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The nearly 14-year civil war prevented Syrians from traveling freely to many parts of their own country. After the conflict ended a year ago, a group of outdoor enthusiasts began exploring newly accessible areas, fueled by a sense of adventure and hope.
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US Congressman Randy Fine has introduced a bill to annex Greenland and admit it as a US state, citing national security concerns and the growing influence of Russia and China in the Arctic. The legislation aims to counter adversaries and secure vital Arctic shipping lanes. Both Danish and Greenlandic leaders have rejected any such proposals,...
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Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei issued a stern warning to the US, accusing it of deceitful actions and relying on 'hirelings' amid escalating tensions. President Trump's support for anti-regime protesters and a new 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran have intensified the standoff. Senator Lindsey Graham responded sarcastically to...
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Sales of clothes and computers fall, but discount supermarkets Aldi and Lidl enjoy bumper tradingRetailers suffered a "drab Christmas”, ending the year with disappointing sales in their most important month, according to new data underlining the difficulties facing Britain's high streets.Overall retail sales grew by just 1.2% in December compared...
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Mayor decries 'assault on our democracy' after employee detained during 'routine immigration appointment'Federal immigration agents detained an employee of the New York City council on Monday, sparking outrage from the city's leaders and renewed rebukes against the Trump administration's immigration actions."This is an assault on our democracy, on...
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Relatives pay tribute to 'extraordinary mother' and hope killing by ICE agent leads to meaningful changeRenee Good's extended family said on Monday it wanted justice and accountability for her death at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, but urged people stirred to outrage by the shooting of the 37-year-old...
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Former ambassador to US had earlier declined to give apology for keeping in touch with sex offender after his conviction Peter Mandelson has issued an apology for his association with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein – after declining to do so in an interview broadcast on Sunday.The Labour peer, who was sacked as US ambassador when...
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Seven out of 10 targets have little likelihood of being met by 2030, Office for Environmental Protection saysThe government will not meet its targets to save wildlife in England and Northern Ireland and is failing on almost all environmental measures, the Office for Environmental Protection watchdog has said.In a damning report, the OEP has found...
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Prime minister tells parliamentary party that 'being in the room' for trade and defence talks will boost UK economy Keir Starmer has defended his frequent trips out of the country to Labour MPs, attempting to draw a direct link with the cost of living at home, which he warned would not be solved by isolationism.The prime minister told the meeting...
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This live blog is now closed.Minnesota sues Trump administration to end surge of ICE agents in stateTrump news at a glance: White House doubles down on threat of 'lethal force' against Iran amid unrestIn response to the news overnight that Donald Trump's justice department has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome...
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Delhi is world's second largest purchaser of Russian crude, which is now cheaper than oil from Middle EastRussia is already working to circumvent the latest US sanctions to ensure India can continue to import high levels of cheap Russian crude oil, according to industry analysts.Since the outbreak of the Ukraine war, India has become the world's...
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Broadcaster's submission calls on Florida court to throw out defamation case where US president is suing over editing of 6 January 2021 speechThe BBC will take legal steps to have Donald Trump's $10bn defamation lawsuit over a Panorama programme edit dismissed, court documents have shown.Panorama faced criticism in 2025, over an episode broadcast...
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Despite internet blackout, a small number of Iranians are risking their lives to share messages as protests continueFor most of Iran, the internet was shut off on Thursday afternoon – the most severe blackout the country has seen in years of internet shutdowns, coming after days of escalating anti-government protests.For a very small sliver of...
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Paris trial's outcome will determine whether leader of far-right National Rally can run for French presidency in 2027The French far-right party leader Marine Le Pen will face a fresh trial on appeal on Tuesday over the embezzlement of European parliament funds in a case that will determine whether or not she can run in the 2027 presidential...
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President posts online as US weighs response to situation in Iran, which is major facing anti-government protestsDonald Trump has said any country that does business with Iran will face a tariff rate of 25% on trade with the US, as Washington weighs a response to the situation in Iran, which is seeing its biggest anti-government protests in...
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Almost all remaining festival board members have resigned after backlash to decision to disinvite the Palestinian Australian authorFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAdelaide writers' week 2026 has been cancelled after days of turmoil as more than 180 authors and speakers...
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Follow updates liveAdelaide writers' week 2026 cancelled as board apologises to Randa Abdel-Fattah for 'how decision was represented'Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNew role a 'continuation of Rudd's public service', PM saysAlbanese said the decision to step down was "entirely” Rudd's, but said the ambassador's next...
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Malaysia and Indonesia have become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, as concerns grew among global authorities that it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and nonconsensual images.
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Wild success of television series drives huge demand for Game Changers novels, with Australian booksellers reporting significant customer ordersA seventh book in Rachel Reid's gay romance series that inspired the TV drama Heated Rivalry will be out later this year but Australian fans are still struggling to get their hands on a physical copy of any...
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will head to Beijing on Tuesday to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, hoping for closer ties as he looks to reduce his country's dependence on the United States. It will be Carney's first official trip to China as prime minister, and the first visit by a Canadian leader to Beijing since Justin Trudeau's in...
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Scientists have discovered that plastic waste in the Pacific Ocean is now home to marine life. Coastal animals are unexpectedly surviving and even reproducing on floating debris. This new community, formed on plastic rafts, is altering ocean ecosystems. The findings reveal the high seas are not as empty as previously believed, being reshaped by...
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The US has issued an urgent advisory for citizens to leave Iran immediately due to escalating protests that may turn violent, leading to arrests and disruptions. Airlines are limiting flights, and the embassy advises departing by land to Armenia or Turkey. Dual nationals face significant risks, being treated solely as Iranian citizens.
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Police say the boy is part of an alleged decentralised online crime network falsely claiming mass shootings are taking placeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenager in New South Wales was charged after allegedly making multiple hoax reports to emergency services –...
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Conditions ease, with no emergency warnings in place for first time since Thursday, but communities urged to remain alertFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe bushfire threat in Victoria has eased, with no emergency warnings in place for the first time in almost a week,...
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Anthony Albanese thanks former Labor PM, who will step down in March, for his service to AustraliaFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKevin Rudd will step down as Australian ambassador to the US at the end of March, Anthony Albanese announced on Tuesday.The former prime...
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Benny Johnson and Gavin Newsom clashed online after Johnson accused California of fraud and targeted the governor. The fight escalated after a press office reply and Johnson's personal claims. Journalist Yashar Ali responded strongly, defending Newsom and his wife while calling Johnson's remarks harmful. The feud unfolded as Newsom presented...
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Marlon Lundgren Garcia is 24 years old and went viral after a video showed him kissing Indiyah Polack in December 2025. The clip surfaced after Indiyah and Dami Hope reportedly split around Christmas. Both Marlon and Indiyah addressed the video, denying secrecy and accepting responsibility, while fans continue to debate the timeline.
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A mysterious YouTube channel has gone viral after uploading a silent black screen video that appears to run for 140 years. The impossible runtime has sparked confusion, glitch theories, and conspiracy talk online. With millions of views and no clear explanation, the upload has left viewers unsettled and questioning how such a video could exist on...
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Candace Owens shared a disturbing account of recurring dreams in which Charlie Kirk appeared urgently, claiming he had been betrayed. She said the message became clearer weeks later, revealing a specific name that compelled her to reach out privately. Owens emphasized the vividness of the experience and noted that her message went unanswered,...
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Tens of thousands of young Nepalis have applied for temporary jobs policing upcoming elections, the first polls since a youth-led uprising spotlighted the Himalayan nation's economic woes. Many of the young applicants would be participating in their first election as a temporary police officers.
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Iran's army is threatening to join the crackdown on protesters as demonstrations against the regime grow and the death toll mounts. Huge crowds have taken to the streets across the Islamic Republic. Iran's Revolutionary Guard calls them "terrorists." Haley Ott has more details.
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Exclusive: Chinese officials are using a 'highly specific' interpretation of EU rules to suggest Taiwanese figures should not be granted visas, officials sayChinese officials have been pushing "legal advice” on European countries, saying their own border laws require them to ban entry to Taiwanese politicians, according to more than half a dozen...
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Cuba's fragile economy could be facing deeper impact after President Trump announced "there will be no more oil or money going to Cuba" from Venezuela. The island is believed to get up to half of it's daily energy needs from Venezuela. NBC News' Ed Augustin spoke with people who are bracing for what could come next.
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A new app is going viral in China that helps people who live alone to check in with their friends and family. Users hit a green button on the app daily and if there's no response will reach out to the emergency contacts. NBC News' Steven Romo looks at the app's popularity and what it says about wider issues.
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Self-governing island stresses it is member of Nato, which is looking at improving Arctic defences, through DenmarkGreenland's government has said it "cannot under any circumstances accept” Donald Trump's desire to take control of Greenland, as Nato's secretary general, Mark Rutte, said the organisation was working on ways to bolster Arctic...
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'Historic' moment in biggest coal-consuming countries could bring decline in global emissions, analysis says Coal power generation fell in China and India for the first time since the 1970s last year, in a "historic” moment that could bring a decline in global emissions, according to analysis.The simultaneous fall in coal-powered electricity in...
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Foreign minister says talks possible only on basis of respect after Trump threatened 'very strong' military responseIran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has said Iran is willing to negotiate with the US about its nuclear programme on the basis of respect, but did not comment on claims by Donald Trump that Iran was arranging a meeting with the...
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. may meet Iranian officials and was in contact with the opposition, as he weighed a range of strong responses including military options to escalating unrest posing one of the biggest challenges to clerical rule since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
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Speaker of parliament says country fighting four-front war after minister claims unrest has 'come under total control'Tens of thousands of pro-government demonstrators have rallied in Tehran as the Iranian regime sought to downplay the continuing nationwide protest movement.State TV showed crowds of people on Monday streaming through the streets of...
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Incriminating video, dismissed by officials as part of a 'hybrid attack', has forced resignations of Nikos Christodoulides's wife and chief of staffThe Cypriot president, Nikos Christodoulides, has said he has "nothing to fear” over a scandal that has forced the resignations of his chief of staff and his wife from a leadership role of a major...
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Exclusive: Writing for Guardian Australia, Adler says she 'cannot be party to silencing writers' after Adelaide festival board cancelled Randa Abdel-Fattah's invitation to appearLouise Adler: I cannot be party to silencing writers, which is why I am resigning as director of Adelaide writers' weekPeter Greste: If we silence voices we don't agree...
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Bob Carr says Trump foreign policy presents a 'colossal challenge' for Australia and Gareth Evans says the Aukus pact should be reconsideredFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government should urgently reconsider Australia's alliance with the US, two former...
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