Venezuela’s oil ghost towns hope Trump plan will revive their fortunes
Amid rusting oil pumps and rigs, once affluent Venezuelan oil towns place their hope in US investment.
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Imran Khan not the only one silenced as Pakistan military stifles dissent
The former PM may be silenced but he’s far from the only one under pressure as the military stifles dissent.
Why China moved so quickly to execute 11 members of a notorious mafia family
The Ming family ran scam compounds along the Chinese border with Myanmar in Shan state.
Trump says Putin will not attack Ukraine cities during cold week
Russia has not confirmed it agreed to Trump’s request, but Ukraine’s president said he expected Vladimir Putin’s promise to be kept.
Agents in Minneapolis could be pulled back if local officials cooperate, border tsar says
Tom Homan said the immigration operation would be more “targeted”, as the Trump administration works to calm frustrations both in the city and on Capitol Hill
News24 | EU blacklists Iran’s Guards as Trump warns time running out on nuclear deal
Iran reacted with fury on Thursday after the EU blacklisted the country’s Revolutionary Guards as a terror group, as Tehran faced off with Washington after US President Donald Trump warned time was running out for a nuclear deal.
Israeli media cite official accepting Hamas figure of 70,000 war dead
Israel has previously cast doubt on figures from the Hamas-run health ministry, which the UN considers reliable.
Chips, anyone? German farm gives away millions of potatoes after bumper harvest
Dubbed “the great potato rescue”, it is part of a plan to save the spuds from going to waste.
France moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex
The proposed bill would enshrine in law the end of so-called “conjugal rights” – the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex.
News24 | Gunfire rocks Niger capital Niamey, residents report sound of loud explosions
A burst of heavy gunfire and explosions erupted near the international airport in Niger’s capital Niamey before halting within hours, residents told AFP.
US Senator Amy Klobuchar announces bid for Minnesota governor
She fills the void for Democrats after current Governor Tim Walz ended his re-election campaign early.
Ukraine receives 1,000 bodies in latest soldier swap with Russia
Russia received 38 soldiers’ bodies in exchange as part of an agreement between the warring countries.
News24 | Judge blocks ICE ‘fear and chaos’, orders refugees in Minnesota released
A US federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration on Wednesday from detaining refugees in Minnesota awaiting permanent resident status and ordered the release of those in detention.
Watch: CCTV captures moment mayor hit in rocket launcher attack in the Philippines
A mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight.
Senegal and Morocco fined and players banned after African Cup final chaos
Africa’s soccer body issued fines worth more than $1 million and banned Senegal’s coach and Senegalese and Morocco players Wednesday following a shambolic African Cup soccer final this month.
Two friends, an Israeli and a Palestinian, believe peace is possible after war
A Palestinian man and his Israeli friend are dedicating themselves to a peaceful coexistence in the aftermath of the devastating war in Gaza.
Starmer and Xi call for deeper UK-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing called for a “comprehensive strategic partnership” to deepen ties amid global uncertainty.
Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger’s capital
The airport houses an air force base and is about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place.
News24 | Trump mulls strikes on Iran, though allies warn air power alone won’t topple rulers
US President Donald Trump is weighing options against Iran that include targeted strikes on security forces and leaders to inspire protesters, multiple sources said, even as Israeli and Arab officials said air power alone would not topple the clerical rulers.
News24 | Agents involved in Alex Pretti killing placed on leave, as Trump attacks Minneapolis mayor
The Trump administration said that two immigration agents involved in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Minneapolis had been placed on leave, as the president slammed the city’s mayor despite a promise to de-escalate the situation.
Border agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave
As Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor spar over social media on immigration law enforcement, the US continues to be roiled by the killing of nurse Alex Pretti.