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Iran Protests
Iran escalates threat against protesters
Iran has escalated its threats against anti-government demonstrators, with the country’s attorney general warning that anyone taking part in protests will be considered an “enemy of God” – a death penalty charge.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

APTOPIX Russia Ukraine War
Ukrainian drones set fire to Russian oil depot after Russian missile launch
A Ukrainian drone strike has sparked a fire at an oil depot in Russia’s southern Volgograd region, regional authorities said. There were no immediate reports of casualties, the regional governor was quoted as saying in a Telegram post.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Iran Protests
Protests in Iran approach two-week mark
Protests sweeping across Iran are approaching the two-week mark, with the country’s government acknowledging the demonstrations as the Islamic Republic remains cut off from the rest of the world.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

Philippines Landfill Collapse
‘Signs of life’ found after deadly rubbish dump avalanche in Philippines
Rescuers have detected signs of life in an avalanche of rubbish that killed at least four workers and left more than 30 others missing in a central Philippines landfill site, and plan to intensify search efforts.

Sat, 10 Jan, 2026

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Unwelcome guest finally evicted as huge black bear living under home is moved on
A huge black bear that made its home in the crawl space under a man’s house in California for more than a month has finally been evicted.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Pictures of the Week Global Photo Gallery
Climbing vacuums to cyber pets: What were the highlights of CES 2026?
CES 2026 has offered a glimpse of a future that feels straight out of a sci-fi movie.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Iran Protests Explainer
Large protests held in Iranian cities after plea from exiled crown prince
Iranian protesters have shouted and marched through the streets after a call by the country’s exiled crown prince for demonstrations despite Iran’s government cutting off the nation from the internet and international telephone calls.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Russia Ukraine War
Russia ‘uses new ballistic missile’ in massive strike on Ukraine
Russia said it has used the new Oreshnik ballistic missile along with other weapons in a massive strike on Ukraine. Ukrainian officials said four people were killed and at least 22 wounded in the capital overnight.

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

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US immigration agents wound two people in Oregon shooting
Oregon attorney general Dan Rayfield vowed to investigate 'whether any federal officer acted outside the scope of their lawful authority'

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026

Sexual Misconduct Weinstein
Harvey Weinstein considering guilty plea on unresolved rape charge, judge says
Harvey Weinstein is considering a potential guilty plea to resolve an undecided rape charge and avoid going to trial for a third time in New York, a judge has said.

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

APTOPIX Iran Protests
Protests in Iran sparked by economic woes now nationwide, activists say
Protests in Iran sparked by economic woes have now spread nationwide in the Islamic Republic, activists said on Thursday, signalling both their staying power and intensity as they challenge the country’s theocracy.

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

APTOPIX Federal Enforcement Immigration Minnesota
Protests after ICE officer shoots woman dead during immigration crackdown in Minneapolis
Federal officials claimed the shooting was an act of self-defence but the mayor of Minneapolis described it as “reckless” and unnecessary

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Rob Reiner Investigation
Nick Reiner to appear in court over killing of parents Rob and Michele Reiner
Nick Reiner is set to appear in court over the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Gadget Show
CES 2026: Robots, AI companions and wearables among highlights on day two
Crowds flooded the freshly opened showroom floors on day two of CES 2026 and were met by thousands of robots, AI companions, assistants, health longevity tech, wearables and more.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Trump
Trump says US to get 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday on his social media site that “Interim Authorities” in Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of “High Quality” oil to the US at its market price.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban officially divorced after 19 years
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are now divorced and legally single. A judge in Nashville, Tennessee, issued an order dissolving the 19-year marriage of the Oscar-winning actor and the Grammy-winning country singer.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Boeing Door Plug Lawsuits
Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blowout sues Boeing
The Alaska Airlines pilot who was hailed as a hero after safely landing a jet after a door plug panel flew off shortly after take-off is suing Boeing because he believes the plane maker wrongly tried to blame him and the rest of the crew in previous ...

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Mideast Wars
Israel clears final hurdle to start settlement construction in West Bank
The tender, seeking bids from developers, would clear the way to begin construction of the E1 project

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Iran Protests
Security forces clash with protesters in Iran’s main market
Already, violence surrounding the protests has killed at least 36 people, with authorities detaining more than 1,200 others, activists say

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Gadget Show LEGO
Robots and AI dominate on first day of Las Vegas tech show
Nvidia, AMD and Intel all had important chip and AI platform announcements on the first day of CES 2026, but all audiences wanted to see more of was Star Wars and Jensen Huang’s little robot buddies.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Netherlands Extreme Weather
Snow and ice wreak havoc across Europe causing deadly accidents and travel woes
Snow, ice and freezing temperatures hit parts of Europe on Tuesday, causing treacherous traffic conditions that left at least five people dead in France and forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights from one of the continent’s busiest airports.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

APTOPIX Switzerland Bar Fire
Swiss bar where 40 died in blaze ‘last had fire safety check in 2019’
Fire safety inspections had not been carried out for several years at the bar where a deadly blaze broke out during a New Year’s Eve party, Swiss authorities said.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Venezuela Congress
US congressional leaders briefed on Venezuela as questions mount over next steps
A war powers resolution that would prohibit US military action in Venezuela without approval from Congress is heading for a vote this week in the Senate

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Venezuela Maduro Rise and Fall
Maduro says ‘I was captured’ as he pleads not guilty to drug-trafficking charges
A defiant Nicolas Maduro declared himself the “president of my country” as he protested against his capture and pleaded not guilty to the federal drug-trafficking charges that the Trump administration used to justify removing him from power.

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Venezuela US
Maduro taken to US courthouse for first appearance on drug-trafficking charges
Deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro is set to make his first appearance in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New York.

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

APTOPIX Switzerland Bar Fire
Swiss police identify all 116 people injured in deadly new year’s bar fire
Swiss police says they have identified all the people who were injured in the fire that tore through a new year’s celebration in a crowded bar. They put the total at 116, with more than two-thirds still in hospitals.

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

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10 people found guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady Brigitte Macron
All defendants were handed a variety of sentences, ranging from cyberbullying awareness training to eight-month suspended prison terms

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

APTOPIX Venezuela US
Trump insists ‘we’re in charge’ as Rubio says US will press change in Venezuela
US secretary of state Marco Rubio has suggested the United States will not govern Venezuela day-to-day other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” – even as Donald Trump again insisted America would be in control following the removal of ...

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Trump
Trump says Ukraine did not target Putin residence in drone strike
US president Donald Trump has said American officials determined that Ukraine did not target a residence belonging to Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a drone attack last week.

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026

Trump
US won’t govern Venezuela but will press for changes through blockade
US secretary of state Marco Rubio has suggested Washington will not take a day-to-day role in governing Venezuela other than enforcing an existing “oil quarantine” on the country.

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Venezuela US
Tense calm holds in Venezuela a day after Maduro deposed
A tense calm held in Venezuela on Sunday, one day after president Nicolas Maduro was deposed and captured in an American military operation. Venezuela’s capital Caracas was unusually quiet, with few vehicles moving around.

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Switzerland Bar Fire
Hundreds march in silence to honour victims of Swiss bar fire
Hundreds of people have marched in silence to honour the victims of the bar fire in the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans-Montana, which left 40 dead and many severely injured.

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Russia Ukraine War
One killed in Ukrainian drone strike on Russia
Belgorod regional governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said a young child was among the injured following the incident early on Sunday

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Switzerland Bar Fire
Swiss community joins Mass to mourn victims of bar fire
A Mass has been held for the victims of the fire at a bar in the Swiss Alpine resort of Crans-Montana, which left 40 people dead and many severely injured.

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026

Switzerland Bar Fire
Investigation opened into managers of Swiss bar where fire killed 40
Swiss authorities have opened an investigation into the managers of the bar where a fire at a New Year party left 40 people dead, police said on Saturday.

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Venezuela’s Maduro to face ‘full wrath of American justice’ after capture by US forces
Venezuela’s Maduro to face ‘full wrath of American justice’ after capture by US forces
US president lauds ‘brilliant operation’ on social media as attorney general says couple will face criminal charges

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Switzerland Bar Fire
What to know about the Swiss Alpine bar fire that killed 40
Swiss investigators believe sparklers in Champagne bottles started a fire in a bar at an Alpine ski resort that left 40 people dead and another 119 injured during a New Year’s Eve celebration.

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Iran Protests
Iran’s leader says rioters ‘must be put in their place’ as death toll rises
Iran’s supreme leader on Saturday addressed the protests rattling his nation, insisting that “rioters must be put in their place”.

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

New Year Rhode Island Dog Rescued
Dog saved by US firefighters after falling through ice
A yellow Labrador was rescued by firefighters on Rhode Island after he wandered on to a thin layer of ice covering a pond and fell through.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

APTOPIX Kenya Building Collapse
Four trapped after building collapses in Kenyan capital
A multi-storey building under construction in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, collapsed on Friday, leaving at least four people trapped. Rescue workers are digging through the rubble.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Russia Ukraine War
Death toll from Ukrainian strike on occupied village rises to 27, Russia says
Russian authorities said that the death toll from a Ukrainian drone strike they claim struck a cafe in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine’s Kherson region has risen to 27. Kyiv has denied attacking civilian targets.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Israel Palestinians Gaza
Woman and grandson burn to death in tent as Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens
A grandmother and her five-year-old grandson burned to death in Gaza when their tent caught fire, as thousands of Palestinians battle harrowing winter conditions in flimsy makeshift housing and the humanitarian crisis deepens.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

Tesla Self Driving Deception
Tesla loses title as world’s biggest electric vehicle maker as sales fall again
Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle (EV) maker on Friday as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row. Tesla said it delivered 1.

Fri, 02 Jan, 2026

NYC Mayor Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani became mayor of New York City on Thursday, taking over one of the most unrelenting jobs in American politics as one of the country’s most-watched politicians.

Thu, 01 Jan, 2026

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