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Astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuation
The crew’s mission on the International Space Station was cut short by over a month.
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Man shot by US officer in Minneapolis as tensions flare over crackdown
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Trump claims ‘killing in Iran is stopping’, but keeps US options open
15 Jan 2026 - 12:27PM
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Trump prevails in US Senate showdown over Venezuela war powers
A 51–50 vote kills war powers resolution after Trump pressure flips two key Republican defectors.
15 Jan 2026 - 9:17AM
US fighter jets parked on the apron at the former Roosevelt Roads naval base in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. Photo: Reuters
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Musk’s Grok barred from undressing AI images after global backlash
‘Spicy Mode’ feature had allowed users to create sexualised deepfakes of women and children.
6 hours ago
United States & Canada
Denmark cites ‘fundamental disagreement’ with Trump over Greenland
US president asserts ‘we need Greenland’, as Denmark announces a stepped-up military presence in the Arctic with its allies.
15 Jan 2026 - 11:24AM
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Middle East
Gaza entering next ceasefire phase as US pushes to disarm Hamas
Second phase of fragile ceasefire in war-torn Gaza envisages a new transitional administration and Hamas giving up arms.
6 hours ago
A rainbow appears over tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. Photo: Reuters
Americas
Trump praises Venezuela’s ‘terrific’ interim president after call
After sidelining Venezuela’s opposition, the US president touts ‘tremendous progress’ on oil and security with Maduro’s former deputy.
15 Jan 2026 - 10:32AM
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US halts visas for 75 countries indefinitely; China not on the list
Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing from January 21, affecting applicants worldwide while exempting key visa categories.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:43AM
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Europe
France charges maths professor accused in China spying case
The academic allegedly let a Chinese delegation visit sensitive sites and could be jailed for years if convicted.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:14AM
United States & Canada
Ford suspends worker who heckled Trump and got flipped off by US president
TJ Sabula had shouted ‘paedophile protector’ at the US president, in an apparent reference to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
15 Jan 2026 - 5:34AM
Thomas “TJ” Sabula, was suspended from his job at a Dearborn, Michigan Ford plant on January 14, 2025 after he shouted remarks at US President Donald Trump. Photo: TJ Sabula/GoFundMe
United States & Canada
FBI raids home of US journalist who reported on Trump firings
The unusual search on Hannah Natanson’s home as part of a Pentagon leak investigation sparked concerns over press freedom in the US.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:07AM
Global Economy
Why China may buy Nvidia’s AI chips as US eases curbs – and replace them later
As the US reverses Biden-era restrictions, Beijing likely to take advantage – without compromising own industry, analysts say.
14 Jan 2026 - 8:00PM
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Middle East
Iran signals fast trials and executions for detained protesters
As the death toll surpasses 2,500, Iran’s judiciary chief calls for fast action for suspects arrested over protests.
14 Jan 2026 - 9:30PM
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Middle East
Trump urges on protesters in Iran as crackdown death toll surges
As Tehran accuses the US of inciting violence, Trump warns of ‘very strong action’ if Iran hangs protesters.
14 Jan 2026 - 3:12PM
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Iranians attend an anti-government protest in Tehran, Iran on January. 9. Photo: AP
Middle East
Explainer
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Who are Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and what is their role in the crackdown?
Reporting directly to Ayatollah Khamenei, this ‘empire within an empire’ wields immense wealth, intelligence, and suppresses dissent.
14 Jan 2026 - 5:50PM
Politics
Trump vs Iran: Gulf allies fear US ‘help’ may unleash chaos
Qatar and Saudi Arabia are urging against military action, even as the US president teases that ‘help is on its way’.
14 Jan 2026 - 12:11PM
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The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people
Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.
20 Mar 2025 - 2:37PM
United States & Canada
Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China
Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.
26 Aug 2025 - 10:25AM
Americas
Trump prevails in US Senate showdown over Venezuela war powers
A 51–50 vote kills war powers resolution after Trump pressure flips two key Republican defectors.
15 Jan 2026 - 9:17AM
Americas
Trump says might keep Exxon out of Venezuela after CEO called it ‘uninvestable’
US president voices displeasure with the US company’s response to his initiative for Venezuela’s oil industry.
12 Jan 2026 - 4:25PM
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Open Questions series
Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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