Israel buries the last captive recovered from Gaza
The burial of the last Israeli hostage returned from Gaza ends a painful reality, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told mourners at Ran Gvili's funeral.
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Pretti seen scuffling with US agents days before death
Videos have come to light of US immigration agents holding down Alex Pretti after he kicked out the back light of their vehicle in a Minneapolis demo.
Israel to reopen Gaza’s border crossing with Egypt
Israel says it will reopen Gaza's border crossing with Egypt in both directions over the weekend.
Swiss prosecutors widen fire probe to local authorities
A Swiss probe into a New Year bar fire that killed 40 people has summoned a current and a former local official for questioning.
Trump says Russia agreed to not target Kyiv for a week
US President Donald Trump says President Vladimir Putin has agreed for Russian forces not to target Kyiv and other cities for a week amid cold temperatures.
Iran warns of consequences for US troops if attacked
Iran's parliamentary speaker has hit back at US threats of military intervention, saying American troops will pay a heavy price if Donald Trump starts a war.
Pro-military party wins Myanmar election: state media
The Union and Solidarity Party has dominated all phases of Myanmar's election, winning a majority in the two legislative chambers, state media says.
US Justice Department releases more Epstein documents
The US Justice Department has published a new cache of millions of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
US judge rules out death penalty in Mangione case
A New York judgehas ruled out the possibility of the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, should he be convicted of killing an insurance executive.
No Russia, Ukraine strikes on energy targets: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his country's forces will not strike Russian energy facilities if Russia does not target sites in Ukraine.
Cold delays Artemis moonshot with astronauts: NASA
A NASA mission to send four astronauts around the moon and back has been delayed because of cold temperatures expected at the launch site.
Israeli strikes kill 26, Rafah crossing to reopen
At least 26 people have been killed in Israeli air attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip.
Schitt’s Creek, Home Alone star Catherine O’Hara dies
Catherine O'Hara, who starred in the Beetlejuice and Home Alone film franchises and won an Emmy for her performance in the TV sitcom Schitt's Creek, has died.
Thousands protest against ICE campaign across the US
Thousands of Americans have braved freezing conditions to demonstrate as the Department of Justice launches an investigation into the shooting of Alex Pretti.
Trump, Netanyahu stirred tensions in protests: Iran
Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and European leaders are seeking to fragment Iranian society, President Masoud Pezeshkian says.
At least 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern Congo
Authorities say 200 people have been killed in a landslide at coltan mines, which are controlled by the M23 rebels in eastern Congo.
Rafah crossing reopens, Israeli strikes kill 32 in Gaza
Israel has reopened the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt after nearly two years on a trial basis to test security screening.
Ukraine, Russia, US to hold peace talks in in Abu Dhabi
A new round of US-brokered peace talks between Ukraine and Russia will take place in Abu Dhabi on February 4 and 5.
Ayatollah warns of regional war if US attacks Iran
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned the United States against attacking the country.
Pakistan forces kill 145 militants after attacks
Pakistan forces are hunting for the separatists behind a string of deadly co-ordinated attacks in restive Balochistan province.
Epstein documents include probe emails about his death
US Justice Departments documents related to Jeffrey Epstein include emails between investigators about his death in 2019.
Trump orders federal agents to stay away from protests
A day after thousands marched across the US demanding the withdrawal of federal immigration agents, Donald Trump has ordered them to stay away from protests.
Judge declines to halt Trump’s crackdown in Minnesota
Thousands have marched across the US demanding the withdrawal of federal immigration agents, as Donald Trump orders them to stay away from protests.
Death toll of Swiss New Year bar blaze rises to 41
An 18-year-old who was injured in the fire that tore through a Swiss bar one month ago has died, authorities say.
Russian drone strike kills 12 miners in bus: Ukraine
A Russian drone strike that hit a bus in Ukraine has killed 12 people, according to emergency services.
Israel reopens Rafah border crossing with limits
Israel has partially reopened the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip for limited passenger traffic.
Venezuela opposition leader says transition unstoppable
Venezuelan activist Javier Tarazona has been freed in a prisoner release as opposition leader María Corina Machado says a political transition is unstoppable.
Five-year-old boy detained by ICE returns home
A five-year-old boy and his father are back home in Minneapolis after a judge ordered they be released from a US detention facility in Texas.
Two dead, more casualties feared in NZ landslips
At least two people have died after record rainfall and flooding caused landslips on New Zealand's North Island.
Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez’s son-in-law freed
Lawyer Rafael Tudares has been released from a Venezuelan prison a year after being arrested over terrorism charges, his wife says.
Six hurt as Spanish train hits crane in new rail crash
Six people have been slightly injured after a commuter train struck a crane in southeastern Spain, authorities say.