S Korea’s former PM found guilty of insurrection, given 23 years in prison

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

Ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo accused of failing to hold a lawful cabinet meeting following martial law declaration.


US approves $2.3bn sale of torpedoes, air defences, aircraft to Singapore

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

Singapore's Ministry of Defence plans to replace its fleet of Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft with Boeing planes.


Air Force One turned back as it carried Trump to Davos

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

US president resumed journey to Europe on Boeing 757 that departed just after midnight on Wednesday.


Israel’s wanted war criminal Netanyahu joins Gaza ‘board of peace’

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

This is a breaking news story.


Turkiye’s Sonmez storms into Australian Open 2026 third round

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

Zeynep Sonmez wins in straight sets to enter the third round of a Grand Slam for the second time in six months.


Palestinians in Gaza confront reality behind ceasefire’s second phase

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

Hopes for new Gaza administration clash with reality as Israeli control over crossings keeps aid flowing at a slow pace.


New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon calls national election for November 7

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

New Zealanders are set to go to the polls later this year amid a sluggish economy and rising unemployment.


Mexico sends 37 more drug cartel suspects to US amid Trump attack threats

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

Mexican Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch says the US promised that suspects will not face the death penalty.


US trade with Southeast Asia and Taiwan surging despite Trump tariffs

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

While trade data show exports from China have fallen dramatically, US customers are still buying from elsewhere.


Nigerian police confirm gunmen abducted villagers, after initial denials

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

The head of a Christian church alliance says 172 people were kidnapped by armed men, and that nine later escaped.


US Justice Department probes Minnesota officials amid migration raids

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

Investigation will look into whether Minnesota officials blocked federal immigration agents from carrying out duties.


Ex-Japanese Prime Minister Abe’s killer sentenced to life

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

Tetsuya Yamagami shot the Japanese politician dead in 2022.


What is Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami party? Could it lead the country next?

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

For first time in its chequered history, the party has a real chance of grabbing power as the leader of ruling alliance.


Stock markets, dollar plunge as Trump ramps up tensions over Greenland

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

Wall Street has its worst day since October as Trump doubles down on threats to take Greenland.


Barcelona rail crash kills 1 days after deadly train wreck in Spain’s south

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

Official says 37 people injured, as Spain observes three days of mourning for 42 killed in earlier train collision.


‘You’ll find out’: Key takeaways from Trump’s one-year anniversary remarks

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

At a White House news briefing, Trump expressed optimism about his prospects of claiming Greenland for the US.


Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,427

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

These are the key developments from day 1,427 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.


US forces seize a seventh Venezuela-linked oil tanker

Posted on Wednesday January 21, 2026

US has moved to assert strict control over production and sale of Venezuelan oil since attacking the country this month.


Vinicius defies boos with star turn in Real Madrid’s 6-1 UCL rout of Monaco

Posted on Tuesday January 20, 2026

Real Madrid beat Monaco 6-1 in the league phase of the Champions League, as forward Vinicius defies boos from home fans.


Jesus brace helps Arsenal down Inter to seal Champions League qualification

Posted on Tuesday January 20, 2026

Arsenal win 3-1 at Inter Milan in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League to seal their place in the last 16.


Trump made many statements on US economy. Most are untrue

Posted on Tuesday January 20, 2026

In address to media on Tuesday, US president made many false claims, including that there was 'no inflation' in the US.


Syrian government, SDF agree on a four-day ceasefire

Posted on Tuesday January 20, 2026

Kurdish-led SDF accepts truce but reports continued attacks by government-allied forces, despite the agreement.


What’s behind Trump’s push to control Greenland?

Posted on Tuesday January 20, 2026

As Trump escalates threats to seize Greenland, Inuit Greenlanders reject being treated as geopolitical pawns.


Trump undermined antiwar vows in first year. Will Democrats seize on this?

Posted on Tuesday January 20, 2026

Party leaders vow to hammer Trump on affordability in months ahead, with Venezuela, Greenland their latest cudgels.


Spain searches for remains of victims from deadly train crash

Posted on Tuesday January 20, 2026

Emergency teams are searching in a mountain range of the Spanish countryside for the victims of a deadly train crash.


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