Mexico announces killing of drug cartel kingpin ‘El Mencho’

Mexican leader Sheinbaum says government is responding to reported violence after operation against the cartel leader.

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What will Trump’s latest sweeping tariffs mean for the world?

The US president has injected new uncertainty into the global economy with a 15 percent tariff on all imports.

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Trump’s tariff regime has been ruled unlawful. What are the implications?

The US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump's central policy.

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Venezuela receives more than 1,500 amnesty requests under new law

More than 370 political prisoners have already been granted amnesty under the US-backed legislation.

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‘Absurd and provocative’: Huckabee faces firestorm for Israel border stance

Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia denounce US ambassador's remarks suggesting Israel has right to much of the Middle East.

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Can Trump still impose tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling?

The case is the first major challenge to Trump’s agenda, but he still has other avenues to pursue trade restrictions.

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Hungary to block 90 billion euro EU loan to Ukraine in Russian oil dispute

Foreign Minister ​Peter Szijjarto says Hungary 'will not give in to this blackmail' after oil flows from Ukraine halted.

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Ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest spurs Epstein accountability calls from UK to US

US lawmakers call on the Trump administration to pursue justice for victims, as UN expert urges probes across the world.

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Is social media addictive?

Meta is accused of harming young users with its addictive features.

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US trade deficit swells in December as imports surge

The US trade deficit deteriorated even though President Trump unleashed a barrage of tariffs to close trade imbalances.

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Trump says UK’s Starmer making ‘a big mistake’ with Chagos Islands deal

The US president warned the military base on Diego Garcia may be needed to respond to possible attack from Iran.

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UNSC moves Gaza meeting to avoid clash with Trump’s Board of Peace

UN Security Council meeting addresses Gaza 'ceasefire' and Israeli plans to expand West Bank control.

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Colombia to resume peace talks with ECG after temporary suspension

Colombia's largest criminal group paused talks after President Gustavo Petro pledged to target its leader Chiquito Malo.

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Warner Bros rejects latest Paramount bid but open to ‘best and final’ offer

The Warner Bros Discovery board says it remains committed to the Netflix deal.

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US and Iran reach ‘guiding principles’ in Geneva nuclear talks

The US and Iran reached an understanding on key “guiding principles” at indirect nuclear talks in Geneva.

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One year on, No Other Land co-director says Israeli attacks intensifying

Oscar-winning director Hamdan Ballal says his family was attacked despite an Israeli court ruling in their favour.

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Drone attack on busy market in Sudan kills at least 28

Drone-fired missiles hit when market packed with people, 'exacerbating the humanitarian tragedy', rights group says.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,453

These are the key developments from day 1,453 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Israel bombs Lebanon-Syria border, kills four people

Lebanese authorities say Israeli forces bombed a vehicle near the border, killing at least four people.

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Can the UN Security Council be reformed?

The UN secretary-general says the absence of African seats is 'indefensible'.

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At least 11 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza

US President Donald Trump says that the first meeting of his newly created 'Board of Peace' will take place on Thursday.

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