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World
Khamenei calls protesters 'saboteurs', says 'arrogant' Trump will be 'overthrown'
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Friday insisted that the Islamic republic would "not back down" in the face of protesters who he ca...
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World
Trump says 'cancelled' second attacks on Venezuela after prisoner release
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he cancelled a second wave of attacks on Venezuela after it began releasing "large numbers" of political...
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Lebanon
France welcomes Lebanon progress in disarming Hezbollah
France has welcomed Lebanon's announcement that the first phase of the army's plan to disarm Hezbollah in south Lebanon has been completed.
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World
Iran rocked by night of protests despite internet blackout
Iranian protesters shouted and marched through the streets into Friday morning after a call by the country's exiled crown prince for demonstrations...
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Middle East
Kurdish fighters refuse to leave Aleppo after Syrian authorities declare ceasefire
Syria's defense ministry announced a ceasefire in Aleppo on Friday after days of deadly clashes between the army and Kurdish fighters forced thousa...
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World
Russia says it used new Oreshnik ballistic missile against Ukraine
Russia said Friday it has used the new Oreshnik ballistic missile along with other weapons in a massive strike on Ukraine.
Ukrainian officials sai...
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Middle East
Syrian President Sharaa meets with EU chief von der Leyen
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Friday, state media said, as she became the highest ra...
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Lebanon
Lebanon's financial recovery will rest on security and political reforms, minister says
Lebanon's moves to remove weapons from all non-state groups and assert full state control are as important as financial reforms if the economy is t...
Lebanon
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Lebanese pop star turned militant Fadel Shaker tells court he is innocent
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Israeli drone strike targets car in Sidon district
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Israel responds to Lebanese army with map of alleged Hezbollah sites south of Litani
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Judge Rizkallah dismisses Oueidat's lawsuit against Bitar
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Israel's Maariv says Haykal 'clown', army statement 'fairy tale'
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Netanyahu: Lebanon's efforts to disarm Hezbollah 'encouraging but far from sufficient'
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Berri says south wants army presence, calls on Israel to leave Lebanon
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Iran FM arrives in Beirut to discuss 'challenges' with leaders, 'brother' Rajji
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Aoun backs army statement, asks friendly countries not to send arms to Hezbollah
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Army moves to north Litani after completing first phase of Hezbollah disarmament
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Army says completed first phase of disarming Hezbollah
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Report: Iran protests may be delaying Israeli attack on Hezbollah
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Middle East
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Saudi Arabia alleges UAE smuggled wanted Yemen separatist leader out of country
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What to know about the latest tensions in Yemen and the parties involved
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Israel condemns Syrian 'attacks against Kurdish minority' in Aleppo
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Turkey says will help Syria against Kurdish fighters if asked
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Syria tells civilians to leave Aleppo's Kurdish areas
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Hamas says search resumes for last Israeli hostage body in Gaza
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Israel clears final hurdle to start settlement construction that would cut West Bank in two
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Netanyahu tries to calm tensions after Israeli bus runs over and kills ultra-Orthodox boy
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UN accuses Israel of West Bank 'apartheid', 'asphyxiation' of Palestinian rights
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Saudi strikes Yemen after separatist leader skips talks
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Syrian army shells Aleppo Kurdish areas after civilians flee
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Deadly clashes between Syrian forces and Kurdish fighters erupt in Aleppo
World
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Moscow says US released two Russian crew from seized tanker
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Senate considers limiting Trump's war powers after Venezuela raid
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Denmark sees talks with US as chance for 'dialogue' over Greenland
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Europe's most active volcano is erupting
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Iran ready to fight back if US or Israel attacks again, says foreign minister
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US forces board Russia-flagged oil tanker in Atlantic
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Denmark and Greenland seek talks with Rubio after Trump reaffirms he wants island
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US, Ukraine teams tackle 'most difficult issues' in Russia war talks
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Iran president urges security forces not to target protesters
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Protest-hit Iran warily watches US after Venezuela raid
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'Neither Gaza nor Lebanon': Iranian unrest is about more than economy
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Where's next? Trump eyes new targets after Venezuela
Business
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US seeks to assert control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures, sales worldwide
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French farmers force their way through Paris with tractors to protest free trade deal
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Farmers block highways across Greece in protest over rising costs and EU trade deal
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Wall Street's hot start to the year cools as stocks drift
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China announces another new trade measure against Japan as tensions rise
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German stocks hit new record on AI hopes
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US welcomes gap law approval, govt. 'reform steps'
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Banks Association urges parliament to take 'free and courageous stance'
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EU says hopes to sign Mercosur trade deal 'soon'
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Oil prices fall back after US capture of Maduro
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What to know about Iran protests
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Turkey inflation falls to 30.9% in December from 44% a year earlier
Sports
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Guardiola downbeat about Man City's faltering title bid
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Algeria reaches Africa Cup quarterfinals on Boulbina's last-gasp winner
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Brand new Olympic sport, ski mountaineering, will debut at Milan Cortina Games
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Curling, the popular Olympic sport with Italian star seeking more gold at home
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Gauff clarifies comments on American tennis fans before surprising loss at United Cup
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Manchester United coach out one day after provocative comments about club structure
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Man City and Liverpool frustrated in 0-0 draws in Premier League
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Lions roar and Eagles fly: All 24 teams' nicknames at Africa Cup of Nations
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Turkish authorities make further arrests in football betting scandal
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Salah scores Egypt's late winner to beat Zimbabwe 2-1 in Africa Cup
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Fiorentina gets what it wanted for Christmas, its first Serie A win of the season
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Raphinha and Yamal score as Spanish leader Barcelona beats Villarreal
Climate Change & Environment
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UK braces for heavy snow as cold weather snap in Europe persists
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Snow and ice ground flights, choke highways in parts of Europe
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Conservationists in Kenya pay tribute to beloved elephant Craig, who died at age 54
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LA residents still battling toxic hazards year after historic wildfires
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Rain continues in parts of California reeling from flooding and high tides
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Rain soaks Rose Parade in California and snow squalls hit US Midwest and Northeast
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New storm hitting waterlogged Southern California could bring mudslides and high surf
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Flash flooding in northern California leads to soaked roads, water rescues and 1 death
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Why Kenya's lakes are rising as thousands face uncertain future
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Sri Lanka tea workers struggle in poverty as flooding cost many their lives
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In Antarctica, remote area teems with life amid growing risks from climate change
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2025 was a roller coaster year for clean energy in US
Away from politics
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Gmail's new AI features, turning it into a personal assistant
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Pope Leo XIV signals reforms ahead with Holy Year over
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Saint-Tropez bids adieu to Brigitte Bardot with funeral and public homage
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DiCaprio on importance of creating cinema over content at Palm Springs Film Festival
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Harbin ice festival draws sculptors and spectators to northern China
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Pope opens 2026 with plea for peace in countries bloodied by war
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Brigitte Bardot's funeral to be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez
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French 'legend' Brigitte Bardot dead at 91
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Pope Leo XIV urges faithful on Christmas to shed indifference in face of suffering
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Mohammad Bakri, renowned Palestinian actor and filmmaker, dies at 72
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Bolivian Indigenous women carry history and pride in traditional 'pollera' skirt
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Gaza's tiny Christian community tries to capture holiday spirit amid ceasefire
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