Saturday 31st January 2026



US warns Iran against unsafe actions ahead of naval drills in Strait of Hormuz

US warns Iran against unsafe actions ahead of naval drills in Strait of Hormuz

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Venezuela acting president announces broad amnesty, plans to convert Helicoide prison into community hub

Venezuela acting president announces broad amnesty, plans to convert Helicoide prison into community hub

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Iran says it is ready for ‘fair and equitable’ nuclear deal

Iran says it is ready for ‘fair and equitable’ nuclear deal

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US government enters temporary shutdown after funding bill stalls in House

US government enters temporary shutdown after funding bill stalls in House

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At least 10 security officials, 37 militants killed in coordinated attacks across Pakistan’s Balochistan

At least 10 security officials, 37 militants killed in coordinated attacks across Pakistan’s Balochistan

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Winter Olympic fare hike sparks outrage: Italian boy, 11, forced off bus, walks 6km in icy conditions

Winter Olympic fare hike sparks outrage: Italian boy, 11, forced off bus, walks 6km in icy conditions

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Fresh Epstein files reference Trump, Gates, Musk, Branson and other notable names

Fresh Epstein files reference Trump, Gates, Musk, Branson and other notable names

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China’s anti-graft watchdog investigating emergency management minister

China’s anti-graft watchdog investigating emergency management minister

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Indonesia extends search as West Java landslide toll reaches 49, emergency period extended

Indonesia extends search as West Java landslide toll reaches 49, emergency period extended

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China conducts naval and air patrols around contested Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea

China conducts naval and air patrols around contested Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea

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US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned lunch on Epstein’s island, new files show as Musk emails also released

US Commerce Secretary Lutnick planned lunch on Epstein’s island, new files show as Musk emails also released

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US signs off on Apache helicopters for Israel, Patriot missiles for Saudi Arabia amid high tensions with Iran

US signs off on Apache helicopters for Israel, Patriot missiles for Saudi Arabia amid high tensions with Iran

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Trump and Petro to meet at White House after months of online sparring and strained US–Colombia ties

Trump and Petro to meet at White House after months of online sparring and strained US–Colombia ties

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US Senate passes funding bill ahead of deadline, but shutdown still expected

US Senate passes funding bill ahead of deadline, but shutdown still expected

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Putin meets Iran’s security chief as Washington pressures Tehran on nuclear deal

Putin meets Iran’s security chief as Washington pressures Tehran on nuclear deal

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Trump warns ‘large armada’ headed toward Iran, expects Tehran to seek deal to avoid US strikes

Trump warns ‘large armada’ headed toward Iran, expects Tehran to seek deal to avoid US strikes

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Venezuela plans amnesty law for prisoners, vows to convert notorious Helicoide prison site into social centre

Venezuela plans amnesty law for prisoners, vows to convert notorious Helicoide prison site into social centre

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Epstein files appear to show former prince Andrew inviting him to Buckingham Palace in 2010

Epstein files appear to show former prince Andrew inviting him to Buckingham Palace in 2010

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Kremlin says Putin agreed to halt strikes on Kyiv until tomorrow at Trump’s request

Kremlin says Putin agreed to halt strikes on Kyiv until tomorrow at Trump’s request

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‘Standing up for freedom’: Minneapolis hails peaceful ICE protests despite anger over immigration raids

‘Standing up for freedom’: Minneapolis hails peaceful ICE protests despite anger over immigration raids

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