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Killings by ICE agents should be a wake-up call for America: Obama and Clinton weigh in

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Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton have issued urgent calls for America to defend its values following the tragic killings of citizens by ICE agents ...

Watch VideoSenegal stun hosts Morocco to win Afcon title after final walk-off protest

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Senegal claimed a dramatic Afcon title by stunning hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time as VAR controversy, a missed late penalty, crowd unrest and Pape Gueye’s winner ...

Canada's Carney breaks ice with Xi after eight year freeze

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The two countries had been locked in years of diplomatic spats after the retaliatory arrests of each others' citizens and a series of tit-for-tat trade disputes. ...

Trump’s shift on Iran rattles oil and Asian markets

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Oil prices dropped three percent after Trump said Wednesday he would " watch it and see" on possible intervention in the Islamic republic, after he said he was told ...

Trump to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Machado as pressure mounts on Caracas

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Amid growing pressure on Caracas, Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is set to meet President Trump this week, raising hopes for the release of political ...

Trump announces 25% tariff on all countries trading with Iran, military action not ruled out

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US President Donald Trump has escalated tensions by announcing a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran, coinciding with reports of a deadly crackdown on protests ...

Watch Video'Fragile' Man Utd hit new low with FA Cup exit to Brighton

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Manchester United’s FA Cup exit against Brighton highlights their managerial turmoil and fan frustration, as the team struggles with confidence and morale under ...

Protesters, US law enforcers clash after immigration agent kills woman

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Protesters clashed with law enforcement in Minneapolis on Thursday after the fatal shooting of a US woman further deepened the divide over President Donald Trump's ...

US says it will dictate Venezuela's decisions and oil sales 'indefinitely'

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Following the ousting of Nicolas Maduro, the US government declares its intent to control Venezuela's oil sales and governance indefinitely, raising questions about ...

WATCH: Viral Chinese Trump impersonator is making the world laugh laugh amid uncertainty

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Ryan Chen, a Chinese impersonator of Donald Trump, has captivated millions on social media with his humorous videos that bridge cultural gaps and showcase Chinese ...

Trump eyes Greenland annexation again - why is he so obsessed with it?

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Why is President Trump fixated on Greenland? As he reiterates his desire for annexation, Denmark's prime minister urges the US to stop its threats. Explore the geopolitical ...

What we know about the US air strikes in Nigeria

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After the United States launched strikes targeting ISIS bases in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day, questions remain concerning the strategy and details of the ...

Trump reclassifies marijuana as less dangerous drug for medical use

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US President Donald Trump has signed a landmark executive order to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, potentially revolutionising medical research and ...

Donald Trump urges Ukraine to move 'quickly' on deal to end war with Russia

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US President Donald Trump has urged Ukraine to act swiftly in negotiations to end Russia's invasion, as critical talks are set to unfold in Miami this weekend.

Trump wants tourists to hand over five years of social media history before entering US

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The proposal laid out in a notice published Tuesday in the Federal Register would apply to visitors from 42 countries, including Britain, France, Australia and Japan, ...

Venezuela skies empty as Trump warning scares off airlines

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Carriers serving Caracas, including Iberia, TAP, Avianca, GOL, LATAM, Air Europa, Turkish and Plus Ultra have all suspended flights, while others avoid flying over ...

Modi rolls out the red carpet for Putin

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Modi welcomed Putin at the airport on Thursday with a warm hug on a red carpet, before the two rode together in the same car to a private dinner -- mirroring a lift ...

Tunisia calls EU parliament rights resolution 'blatant interference'

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Tunisian President Kais Saied has labelled a recent EU Parliament resolution on human rights as 'blatant interference.' What does this mean for Tunisia's political ...

China says humanoid robot buzz carries bubble risk

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Government support and strong supply chains are helping Chinese firms push ahead in the race to develop AI-powered robots that could one day help perform everyday ...

Israeli forces kill 13 people in southern Syria

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The Israeli army said an exchange of fire in the operation to detain militants in the Syrian village of Beit Jin left six Israeli soldiers wounded, with three of ...

Kenyan runner Evans Kibet reveals how he was tricked into fighting in Russia-Ukraine conflict

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Kenyan long-distance runner Evans Kibet's journey took a dark turn when he was deceived into signing a military contract in Russia, leading to his capture in Ukraine. ...

Gabriel faces 'weeks' out of action in major blow for Arsenal

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Gabriel Magalhaes will be out of action for " weeks" after picking up an injury

Pandas fly home to China after kidney failure diagnosis

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Beloved pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi were flown back to China years earlier than planned after Huan Huan developed chronic kidney disease, drawing emotional farewells ...

Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner

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Ann Jakapong-Jakrajutatip has been accused of fraud and concealing information.

G20 summit highlights urgent need for unity in a fractured world

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At the G20 summit in South Africa, leaders express concern over geopolitical fractures jeopardising the group's role in addressing economic crises, as they confront ...