US trade office initiates investigation into Nicaragua human rights abuses

Trade representative Katherine Tai denounced the government of Daniel Ortega for 'repressive acts' against critics.

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Houthis clash with US Navy ships in the Gulf of Aden

The US military says it has intercepted a barrage of missiles and drones fired by the Yemen-based group.

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Accused UnitedHealthcare CEO attacker Mangione fights New York extradition

Mangione appears in court day after arrest in Pennsylvania for murder of Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan.

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‘Our homes were destroyed’ Palestinian residents return to Yarmouk camp

Residents of the Yarmouk Palestinian refugee camp have started returning to their homes.

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Man arrested over insurance executive murder

New York City police have announced the arrest of a man in connection with the murder of Brian Thompson.

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Trump lays out agenda, including mass deportations, in TV interview

US president-elect promises to make good on election pledges of ending birthright citizenship, expanding tariffs.

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‘Net tightening’ around UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect, NYC mayor says

New York Mayor Eric Adams says the suspect in the killing of Brian Thompson will be brought to justice.

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US announces air strikes on ISIL targets in Syria after al-Assad’s fall

US Central Command says it struck more than 75 targets to ensure group does not exploit end of Syrian leader's rule.

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US caught by surprise as Syria overthrows al-Assad: Analysis

Biden praises, warns of uncertainty as analysts question his administration's years-long deprioritisation of Syria.

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LA Galaxy beat NY Red Bulls 2-1 to lift MLS Cup for the sixth time

Galaxy end their 10-year trophy drought with a record-extending sixth title, thanks to goals from Paintsil and Joveljic.

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Opposition fighters take Syrian capital, Damascus

Opposition forces declare Syria free of Assad rule as the president reportedly flees the country.

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Three police officers in Brazil sentenced in tear gas suffocation case

The three officers were convicted in the death of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos, a Black man who died in police custody.

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Ghana elections: Who is running and what’s at stake?

The country's historically disadvantaged north is set to decide the tight race for the first time.

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‘Hindus have changed’: A sleepy Indian state becomes anti-Muslim tinderbox

The northeastern state of Tripura does not have a history of inter-religious clashes. That's changing under Modi's BJP.

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US judge affirms Naval Academy consideration of race in admissions process

Decision could tee up another battle over considerations of race in university admissions before US Supreme Court.

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Paraguay expels visiting Chinese envoy who urged lawmakers to reject Taiwan

China has made diplomatic inroads in Latin America where trade concerns have led countries to end relations with Taiwan.

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Memphis rejects federal calls for police oversight after Tyre Nichols probe

Police practices in the US city came under scrutiny following the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols in January 2023.

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Israeli strikes on Gaza kill dozens as Hamas official says talks resume

Israel struck displacement camp in al-Mawasi as Amnesty says Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide.

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South Korea’s defence minister resigns after martial law crisis: Report

South Korea's Yonhap news agency said Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun has resigned following short-lived martial law.

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NATO chief urges increased defence spending as Trump presidency looms

Mark Rutte says to maintain current level of deterrence, 2 percent of GDP spending is not sufficient.

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US says it carried out strike against ‘imminent threat’ in Syria

The attack comes as violence in Syria intensifies, with opposition fighters advancing against government positions.

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