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Police deploy chemical irritants at protesters gathered outside Texas detention center, in photos

Toronto Star - 1 minute ago

Microsoft stock drops 7% on slowing cloud growth, light margin guidance

CNBC - 1 minute ago

A deadly virus has been re-detected in India. Asian countries are taking no chances

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 minute ago

Read 'Mour' about it: Mourniho back to haunt Real Madrid with Benfica

Aljazeera - 2 minutes ago

Small plane crash in Colombia kills all 15 passengers, including lawmaker -- Authorities say a small plane has crashed in a rural area of Norte de Santander province in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board.

CBS News - 4 minutes ago

Provinces Hit by Extortion Wave to Meet in Surrey, BC: Eby

Epoch Times - 5 minutes ago

New -- These Trinidadian fishermen were killed in a U.S. boat strike. Now their families are suing -- Sheena Goodyear -- Radio

CBC News - 5 minutes ago

Search warrant FBI served at elections office near Atlanta seeks records tied to the 2020 elections

Los Angeles Times - 5 minutes ago

Police: Alameda woman was so busy beating her blind teen daughter, she didn't notice her 3-year-old run into traffic

The Mercury News - 7 minutes ago

Meta, Corning sign deal worth up to $6 billion for fiber-optic cables in AI data centres

Times of India - 8 minutes ago

Rio's favelas become hot tourist destination as visitors seek cultural immersion - Record numbers of tourists are flocking to Rio de Janeiro, with many seeking local tours in the city's favelas

ABC News - 8 minutes ago

US says Brooklyn man sentenced to 15 years in Iran-backed plot to kill dissident

The Straits Times - 10 minutes ago

Watch: How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis -- BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.

BBC News - 12 minutes ago

'This victory is historic and important'

Aljazeera - 12 minutes ago

What is Matt Lauer doing now? Inside the disgraced anchor's life in hiding after being axed from NBC

New York Post - 13 minutes ago

Court Review Threatens to Delay Long-Awaited EU-Mercosur Trade Agreement

International Business Times - 13 minutes ago

Rubio stands by Venezuela attack, says Trump retains authority to use force

Los Angeles Times - 15 minutes ago

Man sentenced to 15 years for assassination plot against Iranian American journalist

Toronto Star - 17 minutes ago

Husband testifies he did not plot wife's killing in double murder trial connected to au pair affair

Lancaster Online - 19 minutes ago

Greenland's Inuit have spent decades fighting for self-determination - Susan A. Kaplan, Bowdoin College and Genevieve LeMoine, Bowdoin College

The Conversation - 26 minutes ago

Victorian firefighters take advantage of better conditions as heatwave persists

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 28 minutes ago

Rio's favelas become hot tourist destination as visitors seek cultural immersion

Toronto Star - 28 minutes ago

"Nothing to do with my viewpoints": Candace Owens reacts to Kanye West's apology for antisemitic remarks in The Wall Street Journal

Times of India - 30 minutes ago

US handing over seized tanker to Venezuela, officials say

The Straits Times - 30 minutes ago

Texas man set to be executed for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend

Lancaster Online - 31 minutes ago

No survivors found after Colombian plane crashes with 15 people on board, including lawmaker

Apple Valley News Now - 32 minutes ago

Why are Balkan truckers blocking EU border crossings?

Deutsche Welle - 34 minutes ago

Gerber recalls arrowroot biscuits that might contain pieces of plastic or paper

Toronto Star - 40 minutes ago

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 29, 2026

The Straits Times - 40 minutes ago

Plane crashes in Colombia, killing all 15 on board -- State ariline Satena says its aircraft carrying 13 passengers and two crew "suffered a fatal accident". -- Latin America

BBC News - 41 minutes ago

2.2-magnitude earthquake hits Sea of Oman - Minor earthquake recorded off Oman's eastern coast near Sur - 1 - m read

Gulf News - 43 minutes ago

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Aljazeera - 45 minutes ago

Deputy principal stood down for being in de facto relationship, inquiry hears

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 47 minutes ago

Small passenger plane crashes in northeast Colombia, killing all 15 people on board

Times of India - 48 minutes ago

Two federal agents involved in killing of Alex Pretti are placed on administrative leave

Toronto Star - 50 minutes ago

Minnesota, other states reject Trump administration requests for private voter information -- Chris Iorfida

CBC News - 51 minutes ago

Amid mixed signals from Trump administration, Minneapolis remains on edge

The Straits Times - 54 minutes ago

At least five killed after Storm Kristin hits Portugal -- The storm toppled trees, damaged homes and left more than 800,000 people without power.

BBC News - 57 minutes ago

Chinese national who exposed human rights abuses in his homeland is granted asylum to remain in US

Toronto Star - 58 minutes ago

Colombian authorities say all 15 people on board a small plane that crashed died

Bay to Bay News - 58 minutes ago

Families of 2 Men Killed in Caribbean Boat Strike File Wrongful Death Suit Against US

Epoch Times - 1 hour ago

EU could designate Iran's Revolutionary Guard as terrorists

Russia Today - 1 hour ago

Pit-side home owners want buyouts from world's biggest lithium mine

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

The share of Americans medically obese is projected to rise to almost 50% by 2035

Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago

Rubio explains US oversight of Venezuelan oil sales

Washington Examiner - 1 hour ago

Iran to release names of those killed in protests

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

Felon arrested for gun violations while illegally living at Camp Pendleton

Stars and Stripes - 1 hour ago

Iranian regime executing elite wrestlers who back protestors as thousands take to streets

New York Post - 1 hour ago

ICE agents at the Winter Olympics in Italy | About That

CBC News - 1 hour ago

Grave concerns after one month of anti-government unrest in Iran

SBS - 1 hour ago

Day in Photos: Royal Air Force Exercise, Fire in Courchevel, and Retromobile Show

Epoch Times - 1 hour ago

Iran: 'Architecture of fear has been restored'

Sky News - 1 hour ago

FBI searches Atlanta election office, chasing Trump 2020 vote fraud claims

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

Single-family residence sells in Danville for $2.1 million

The Mercury News - 1 hour ago

US Fed holds interest rates and defends independence -- Two Fed officials voted for a cut, including the former head of Donald Trump's Council of Economic Advisers.

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Rapid diplomacy between Iran, Arab nations amid rising tension

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

Harrowing video shows pol miraculously survive rocket launcher attack -- as one suspect remains at large

New York Post - 1 hour ago

Bruce Springsteen releases song honouring Alex Pretti and Renee Good

Evening Standard - 1 hour ago

Seven players ejected after brawl in 36ers win over Bullets

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Identifying human remains found at Ephrata house would be 'Herculean process': Lancaster County coroner

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

German development policy: Partners in the Global South

Deutsche Welle - 1 hour ago

Santena plane crash 'kills 13 including politicians' in jet explosion

WalesOnline - 1 hour ago

Two companies supplied dried milk powder linked to botulism in ByHeart baby formula

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

No REAL ID at the airport? Will paying TSA's $45 fee actually get you on your flight? Five FAQs answered

Times of India - 1 hour ago

U.S. not planning more use of force in Venezuela, Rubio says

The Globe and Mail - 1 hour ago

A US-backed Israel-Syria deal seems close. Why Israel has lingering concerns. -- President Donald Trump is pushing hard for a security deal between longtime U.S. ally Israel and emerging partner Syria. But Israeli suspicions, and concerns for Syria's Druze and Kurds, are complications.

Christian Science Monitor - 1 hour ago

China trip will bring benefits to UK, Starmer insists, ahead of Xi meeting -- The prime minister seeks to strengthen ties with China but faces fierce criticism from opponents at home. -- Politics

BBC News - 1 hour ago

Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump insists they be lowered

Los Angeles Times - 1 hour ago

National Guard deployments estimated to cost $1.1B in 2026

Stars and Stripes - 1 hour ago

Top Malaysian football officials quit over foreign-born players scandal

Peninsula Qatar - 1 hour ago

Fifteen dead, including lawmaker, in Colombia plane crash

The Straits Times - 1 hour ago

S&P/TSX composite edges higher, U.S. markets mixed after key rate decisions

CTV News - 1 hour ago

Ottawa, South Korea in talks to bring auto manufacturing to Canada: sources

CTV News - 1 hour ago

'I was violated and put in extreme danger': women denied abortions sue over Arkansas ban

Guardian UK - 1 hour ago

Exclusive: Inside the private Dubai party where Nigel Farage praised UAE minister

Middle East Eye - 1 hour ago

Remains found in Tasmania during search for missing Belgian hiker Celine Cremer

SBS - 1 hour ago

Investigation into Maine plane crash that killed 6 held back by snow and winter weather

Toronto Star - 1 hour ago

China Eggs On Canadian PM Mark Carney Trashing U.S.

Breitbart - 1 hour ago

Council chief says Alice Springs mall project signals 'strong future'

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Exclusive: Authorities arrest alleged accomplice to San Jose carjacking, shooting suspect killed in downtown melee

The Mercury News - 1 hour ago

Criminals Increasingly Using AI for Ransomware Attacks: Cybersecurity Centre

Epoch Times - 1 hour ago

Emergency crews on scene of chicken house fire in East Drumore Township

Lancaster Online - 1 hour ago

Man, 71, dies after car crashes into shop in Co. Tyrone

Irish Post - 1 hour ago

New angle shows chaotic moment Ilhan Omar was sprayed with a vinegary substance

New York Post - 1 hour ago

India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings

NBC News - 1 hour ago

Iranian regime has wasted their wealth on 'maligned activities,' State Department official says

Fox News - 1 hour ago

What to know about President Trump's Board of Peace

NPR - 1 hour ago

15 dead in Colombia passenger plane crash near Venezuela border

Daily Sabah - 1 hour ago

Israel's top court delays Gaza press access ruling amid years-long ban

Aljazeera - 1 hour ago

Rubio cites Venezuela progress, says US not planning more use of force

Channel NewsAsia - 1 hour ago

11 countries condemn the demolition of UNRWA headquarters and demand Israel halt demolition and open crossings

The Canary - 1 hour ago

France backs IRGC terror designation after leak reveals Macron 'in line' with Trump

Middle East Eye - 1 hour ago

Are tennis players being treated like zoo animals? Iga Swiatek thinks so

CTV News - 1 hour ago

Missing childcare records prompt concerns about scale of issues

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 1 hour ago

Beyond avocado: Toastique will open in San Jose this weekend

The Mercury News - 2 hours ago

US Fed holds interest rates steady, defying Trump pressure

Channel NewsAsia - 2 hours ago

Federal agents involved in shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave

Evening Standard - 2 hours ago

'Only genuine visitors': Canada warns FIFA visit is not an avenue to refugee status; must leave after matches

Times of India - 2 hours ago

Minnesotans gather at Alex Pretti's memorial to honor him, express frustrations

Los Angeles Times - 2 hours ago

Horowitz: Iran's Defenses Are Broken, Its Retaliatory Power Isn't

OilPrice.com - 2 hours ago