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Nigeria signals more strikes likely in "join" US operations

Nigeria has indicated that further strikes against jihadist groups may follow a joint operation with the United States that targeted Islamic State militants in the country’s northwest on Thursday. The foreign minister said Nigeria provided the intelligen

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New York plans patriotic NYE ball drop to mark USA's 250th birthday

New York’s Times Square will sparkle in red, white and blue on New Year's Eve as a patriotic ball drop rings in 2026, marking the start of celebrations for the United States’ 250th anniversary. Organisers have planned hundreds of events nationwide, inclu

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Donald Trump to meet Zelensky on Sunday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that he would meet US President Donald Trump in Florida over the weekend to discuss territory and security guarantees, a day after meeting White House negotiators to discuss ways to end the war in Ukrain

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Ozempic for type 2 dibates: Weight loss observed in many patients but not approved for all

For anyone who overindulged during the holidays, the hype around weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can be tempting. Originally developed to treat diabetes, the medication suppresses appetite—and in the U.S., where oversized portions and fast food reign, its

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Ozempic craze: Approved for diabetes, growing use in obesity

For anyone who overindulged during the holidays, the hype around weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can be tempting. Originally developed to treat diabetes, the medication suppresses appetite, and in the U.S., where oversized portions and fast food reign, it

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Honduras joins the list of Latin American countries electing righ-wing leaders

Honduras has just joined the growing list of Latin American countries electing new right-wing leaders, reflecting a broader regional shift away from traditional leftist ideologies. While this trend may seem sudden, it has actually been developing over so

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Flash floods hit Southern California, State of emergency declared

Deadly storms raged through Christmas in Southern California, where they are expected to persist Friday. Many have had to evacuate their homes as firefighters rescue residents trapped from the severe conditions, which have blocked roads and cut power acr

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More than a million new Epstein documents found, review underway

The US Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that it had discovered more than a million additional documents potentially linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, which are now under review for possible release, prompting renewed criticism

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Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras

Nasry Asfura has been declared the winner of Honduras’ closely contested presidential election, securing victory with the backing of US President Donald Trump, who praised him as a “friend of freedom” and said they would work together to fight what he ca

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California: Wettest Christmas in years as more heavy rains expected

Heavy rains in California have triggered floods and mudslides that killed three people, according to local officials, forcing evacuations and the closure of major roads after up to 27 centimeters of rain fell in parts of Los Angeles County. The storms al

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US launches air strikes against Islamic State militants in Nigeria

President Donald Trump said Thursday that the US had launched "precision hits on terrorist targets in Nigeria by air strikes". The claim came in a Christmas night social media post that offered few details, though US Africa Command later confirmed the st

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Yesterday

Brazil’s jailed ex-president Bolsonaro undergoes 'successful' hernia surgery

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, who was serving a 27-year prison sentence for an attempted coup, underwent successful hernia surgery in Brasília after being temporarily released from jail. Doctors said he was expected to remain hospitalised fo

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California declares state of emergency as Christmas storms threaten flash floods

California declared a state of emergency in Los Angeles and several other locations in the southern part of the state on Wednesday as one of the worst Christmas storms in recent memory brought heavy rain and fears of flashing flooding.

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Winter storm sweeps Southern California, triggers flash floods, mudslides

A powerful winter storm swept across California on Wednesday, with heavy rains and gusty winds bringing mudslides and debris flows that has led to some water rescues and evacuation orders. Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christ

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North American air defense tracks Santa's sleigh around the world for a 70th year

The joint US-Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command headquartered in Colorado tracked Santa's Yuletide sleigh ride overnight for a 70th year.

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Wednesday, december 24, 2025

Trump-backed Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras presidency

Conservative businessman Nasry Asfura, backed by Donald Trump, was declared the winner of Honduras' presidential election on Wednesday, three weeks after a vote marked by a very narrow margin and allegations of fraud, signaling a return to conservatism f

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Over a million more documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein discovered, DOJ says

The US Department of Justice announced on Wednesday that more than a million additional documents potentially related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have been found. Officials said the files are being reviewed and redacted to protect victims,

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Fresh Epstein files release contains multiple Trump references

A new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files released Tuesday contains numerous references to President Donald Trump, including documents detailing flights he took on his then friend's private jet, and other claims that his Justice Department described as "untru

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How a real photo of Donald Trump linked to Jeffrey Epstein was doctored using AI

One of the photos released from the files of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein shows US President Donald Trump with six women whose faces have been censored to protect their anonymity. Recently, however, online users shared an image that shows the w

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US bars former EU commissioner, activists over alleged censorship

The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed visa bans on a former European Union commissioner and anti-disinformation campaigners it says were involved in censoring US social media platforms. Trump officials have ordered US diplomats ‍to build opposition

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Venezuela accuses US of 'extortion' and seeks to criminalise oil tanker seizures

Venezuela’s parliament on Tuesday approved a measure that criminalises a broad range of activities that can hinder navigation and commerce in the South American country, such as the seizure of oil tankers. The bill -- introduced, debated and approved wit

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Venezuela accuses US of 'greatest extortion in history' at UN over naval blockade

Venezuela accused Washington of “the greatest extortion" known in the country's history at the UN Security Council on Tuesday, during a meeting in which Russia and China sharply criticized the US for putting military and economic pressure on Venezuela as

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Tuesday, december 23, 2025

Supreme Court blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment in Chicago

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday halted President Donald Trump’s attempt to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, dealing a setback to his immigration crackdown and raising fresh questions about the limits of presidential authority to use the military

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Brazil's Supreme Court allows Bolsonaro to leave prison for surgery on Christmas

Brazil's Supreme Court granted a request by ex-president Jair Bolsonaro to leave prison to undergo surgery on Christmas for a hernia. Bolsonaro is currently serving a 27-year sentence after being convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power.

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Divisions Ripe at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest Convention

Richard Johnson, Lecturer in US politics, is our guest.

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US strikes another alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military said Monday that it had conducted another strike against a boat it said was smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person.

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Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Mohamed Salah gives Egypt win

Selina Sykes has more.

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Trump's appointment of envoy to Greenland sparks new tension with Denmark

The leaders of Denmark and Greenland insisted Monday that the United States won't take over Greenland and demanded respect for their territorial integrity after President Donald Trump ‍announced the appointment of a ‌special envoy to the semi-autonomou

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US justice department releases new Epstein files containing multiple Trump references

Thousands of newly released documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein became publicly available on the US Justice Department’s website on Tuesday, including multiple references to President Donald Trump. The DOJ said the files contain clai

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The pressure is 'at a fever pitch' as the US pursues a third oil tanker near Venezuela

The US Coast Guard on Monday continued for a second day to chase a sanctioned oil tanker that the Trump administration describes as part of a “dark fleet” Venezuela is using to evade US sanctions. On Monday night, US President Donald Trump summarized Was

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New US strike on suspected drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific kills one

The US military said on Monday that it killed a suspected drug trafficker on board a “low-profile” boat travelling along what it described as established drug transit routes in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The Trump administration has said its strikes are

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Trump announces ‘Trump class’ battleships in expanded US naval buildup

The Secretary of the US Navy and President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled plans for a new “Trump class” of battleships, launching an expanded naval buildup and signalling tougher scrutiny of defence contractors over production delays and cost overruns.

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Monday, december 22, 2025

Bipartisan anger grows over slow release of Epstein documents

Lawmakers from both parties escalated pressure on the US Department of Justice on Monday over its handling of the congressionally mandated release of documents related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, threatening contempt proceedings against Attorne

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Justice Department restores Trump photo to public database of Epstein files

A photo of U.S. President Donald Trump that had been removed from the ⁠cache of Jeffrey Epstein files released by the Department of Justice was restored on Sunday after officials determined none of Epstein's victims were in the image, the department sai

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US pursues 'sanctioned dark fleet vessel' off the coast of Venezuela

On Saturday, the US Coast Guard intercepted a second oil tanker in international waters off the Venezuelan coast, days after President Donald Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering ‍and leaving Venezuela. Details and analysis

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Why is the US pursuing a third oil tanker off Venezuela in to weeks?

The US intercepted an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela over the weekend, and was pursuing another one in what would be the third such operation in less than two weeks. What exactly is happening and why? Answer by FRANCE 24 international affairs edi

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Venezuela: US Coast Guard intercepts third tanker in two weeks

US officials say the national ⁠Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, in what would be the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than two weeks if successful. Story by Ellen Gainsford.

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Gold prices hit record high on US interest rate-cut bets

Gold hit a new record high on Monday, driven by expectations of US interest rate cuts and strong demand for safe-haven assets, while silver also reached an all-time peak. The gains mark a remarkable year for precious metals, supported by a weaker dollar,

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Sunday, december 21, 2025

US envoy Witkoff calls Ukraine talks in Miami 'productive'

US special envoy Steve Witkoff called weekend talks in Florida “productive and constructive” as officials from the US, Europe, and Ukraine worked to align positions. President Donald Trump is pushing for a quick end to the nearly four-year conflict, but

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US Justice Department denies Epstein cover-up, restores photo of Trump to public files

The US Justice Department said on Sunday it had restored an image of President Donald Trump that it had removed a day earlier from the public release of Epstein-related files. The photograph was reposted as lawmakers accused officials of withholding key

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US pursuing third vessel near Venezuela, officials say

The US Coast Guard is pursuing an oil ⁠tanker in international waters near Venezuela in what would be the third such incident in less than a week, officials said Sunday, as US President Donald Trump increases pressure on the South American nation. The mo

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Oil tanker seized off Venezuela, the second in two weeks

The US seized an oil tanker off Venezuela's coast on Saturday. It's the second time in two weeks that US forces have carried out such an action. This comes after President Donald Trump announced a block of "sanctioned oil vessels" entering and exiting Ve

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US seizes oil tanker off Venezuela in the second interception in two weeks

The U.S. Coast Guard has intercepted and boarded a second tanker transporting Venezuelan oil, following Donald Trump’s announcement on Tuesday that he was ordering a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela. However, several re

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Christmas villain The Grinch caught stealing presents in Texas

With Christmas just around the corner and its many traditions returning, the Grinch — the nasty, green, hairy, cynical yet hilarious character — is once again making an appearance, as in the United States, where for several years some people have taken t

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Mercosur Summit kicks off: Lula calls on EU to sign the deal

The summit at which South American leaders had hoped the Mercosur trade agreement would finally be signed ultimately took place without their European counterparts. EU leaders are postponing the conclusion amid large-scale demonstrations by farmers, who

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Epstein files: At least 16 documents have disappeared

At least 16 files disappeared from the US Department of Justice’s public webpage containing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein less than a day after they were posted, including a file featuring a photograph connected to former President Donald Trump. T

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Ongoing Ukraine peace talks in Miami 'constructive', Kremlin envoy says

A Kremlin envoy reported that peace talks in Florida on a US-proposed plan to end the nearly four-year war in Ukraine are progressing "constructively" as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing diplomatic efforts. The talks, involving both Ukrainian a

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At least 16 Epstein files disappear from the DOJ webpage

At least 16 Jeffrey Epstein–related files abruptly disappeared from the Justice Department’s public website within a day of their release. The unexplained missing files, including an image with a photo of President Donald Trump, fuelled speculation onlin

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Saturday, december 20, 2025

US forces intercept second merchant vessel off Venezuela amid blockade of sanctioned vessels

US forces on Saturday stopped an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela for the second time in less than two weeks, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a blockade on sanctioned vessels. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the opera

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MAGA civil war steals the spotlight at 'AmericaFest' conference

AmericaFest, the first major Turning Point USA conference since the murder of its founder Charlie Kirk, took place in Phoenix on Thursday – but instead of showing unity, it exposed sharp rifts within the MAGA movement over anti-Semitism, leadership, and

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Key takeaways from the Justice Department release of thousands of Epstein files

The US Justice Department on Friday released a tranche of files related to convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein in accordance with a congressional mandate. The partial disclosure has already drawn criticism from lawmakers and victims’ advocates, who ci

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US pounds targets across Syria: five Islamic State group members killed

The US military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Islamic State group targets in Syria on Friday in retaliation for an attack on American personnel, US officials said. A US-led coalition has been carrying out airstrikes and ground operatio

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Seven Colombian soldiers killed in guerrilla attack

Colombia's ELN guerrilla group attacked a military base near Venezuela with drones and explosives, killing seven soldiers and wounding 30, the army said Friday. Simon Moritz has more.

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Trump administration releases hundreds of thousands of Epstein files

The US Justice Department began releasing several hundred thousand documents Friday from the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with more files to be published over the coming weeks. The publication marks the clearest opportunity

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US, Russian officials to meet in Florida for latest round of Ukraine talks

Russian officials arrived in Florida on Saturday to meet with US negotiators for the latest round of talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The meeting comes as talks between US, Ukrainian and European negotiators on Friday ended with all sides saying

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'No major revelations' in heavily redacted release of Epstein files

Democrats on Friday voiced frustration that the long-awaited release of the Epstein files included many heavily redacted pages, claming that the amount of information concealed contravened what was mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act and would

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Inside the Epstein files: Famous faces, blacked-out pages

Democrats on Friday voiced frustration that the long-awaited release of the Epstein files included many heavily redacted pages, claming it fell far short of what was mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The latest release includes photos of no

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Friday, december 19, 2025

Trump refuses to rule out war with Venezuela as US sanctions Maduro family members

US President Donald Trump refused to rule out going to war with Venezuela in an NBC interview published on Friday, days after he ordered a naval blockade of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving Venezuela. The Trump administration also imposed san

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Trump administration releases hundreds of thousands of Epstein files after months of wrangling

The US Justice Department began releasing several hundred thousand documents Friday from the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with more files to be published over the coming weeks. The publication marks the clearest opportunity

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Ghana's Highlife finds its rhythm on UNESCO world stage

Ghana's famed Highlife music was inscribed in December on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, a major international recognition of one of West Africa's most influential musical traditions. The international organisation described it as a "monumen

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