BBC 24m

Opposition leader Machado says she should be in charge of Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has said she should "absolutely" be in charge of the country, following the US ousting of President Nicolás Maduro last week. "We are ready and willing to serve our people as we have been mandated," Machado said in an interview with the BBC's US par»»»

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Gulf News 27m

UAE weather forecast: Dusty skies, light rain, and fog expected this week

Dubai: Weather conditions across the UAE are expected to remain changeable over the coming days, with dusty and hazy conditions at times, fluctuating cloud cover and a chance of light rainfall, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Forecasters said several parts of the country will exper»»»

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BBC 54m

Brown University gunman recorded videos saying attack was planned for months

A gunman who fatally shot two Brown University students before killing a professor in another state planned the attack for months and expressed no remorse, according to transcripts of confessional-style videos released by investigators. Transcripts of the clips show Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, 48»»»

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UPI 1h

President Ronald Reagan’s son, Michael Reagan, dies at age 80 - UPI.com

The oldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman, Michael Reagan, died on Sunday at age 80 after battling cancer. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License Photo Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Michael Reagan died on Sunday at age 80 while surrounded by his family at his Los Angeles home, his fam»»»

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Gulf News 1h

US considering range of options to acquire Greenland, including military force, White House confirms

On January 6, 2026, the White House stated that President Donald Trump and his team are actively discussing "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, explicitly noting that utilising the US military remains "always an option at the Commander-in-Chief's disposal." White House Press Secretary Karoli»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Splash into fun! Aquarabia Water Park opens this Eid Al Fitr

Saudi Arabia’s entertainment hotspot is gearing up for a splashy debut. Qiddiya City will launch its Aquarabia Water Park during the Eid Al Fitr holidays, starting on March 19, 2026, an official announcement confirmed. As reported by Saudi Gazette, Aquarabia will be the city’s second major attracti»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Higher tax on condoms: China's birth-rate push sputters as couples stay child-free

Twenty-five-year-old Grace and her husband are set on staying child-free, resisting pressure from their parents and society to produce offspring, even as China strives to boost its flagging birth rate. A decade since China scrapped its stringent one-child policy and implemented a two-child policy i»»»

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Gulf News 1h

After 10 daughters, a son Is born — and a bigger conversation follows

Dubai: A 37-year-old woman in Haryana has given birth to a baby boy after having ten daughters, drawing renewed attention to maternal health risks and the enduring preference for male children in parts of the country, media reports said. Also Read: ‘We heard three heartbeats’: Indian nurse in Dubai»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Developer ordered to refund Dh516,872 after Riviera project delay

Dubai: The Dubai Real Estate Court has ordered the cancellation of a residential property sale contract in a Riviera-area development after finding that the developer failed to meet its contractual obligations and delayed completion and handover of the unit. In its ruling, the court directed the re»»»

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BBC 2h

An Indian state wants to tackle hate speech with a law - can it work?

Can a law help curb hate speech in India? That's what the southern state of Karnataka is betting on. Last month, legislators passed a bill which aims to prevent hate speech and hate crimes that fuel communal tension or target individuals and groups. Hate speech is not new in India, but it has inten»»»

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Gulf News 2h

UAE’s new sugar tax is already changing what residents pay for drinks

Dubai: Shoppers across the UAE are seeing a quiet but widespread reset in drink prices this month after the country overhauled how sweetened beverages are taxed, linking excise duty to sugar content rather than retail price for the first time. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Ba»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Elon Musk's xAI raises $20 billion in Nvidia-backed funding round

Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI announced Tuesday it has raised $20 billion in its latest funding round, surpassing its initial $15 billion target as the company accelerates development of its Grok AI models. Founded by Musk, xAI competes in an increasingly crowded generative AI mar»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Alaska Airlines pilot who safely landed plane after panel blew out says Boeing unfairly blamed him

The Alaska Airlines pilot who has been universally praised as a hero for safely landing a jet after a door plug panel flew off shortly after takeoff is suing Boeing because he believes the plane maker wrongly tried to blame him and the rest of the crew. Captain Brandon Fisher was commended by the h»»»

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UPI 2h

Capitol riot defendants honor Ashli Babbitt 5 years after her death - UPI.com

1 of 3 | Former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio joins January 6 defendants and members of the Proud Boys as they hold a press conference ahead of Tuesday's memorial march on the five-year anniversary of the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot to honor Ashli Babbitt and others. Photo by Annabelle Gordon/»»»

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BBC 3h

Helicopter appears to crash into slackline in Arizona, killing all passengers

A helicopter appears to have crashed into a slackline strung across part of a remote Arizona canyon for an extreme tightrope-style activity, killing all four passengers. The slackline was "more than one kilometer long," according to the Pinal County Sheriff's Office in Arizona, which added that a w»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 strikes Tajikistan

Dushanbe, Tajikistan: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 struck Tajikistan on Wednesday, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). Tthe earthquake occurred at 00:47 hours IST at a depth of 170 kilometres. In a post on X, the NCS noted, "EQ of M: 4.5, On: 07/01/2026 00:47:15 IST, Lat: 37.»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Trump says Venezuela 'turning over' up to 50 million barrels of oil to US

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Venezuela's interim government will deliver up to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, and that the proceeds "will be controlled by me" as president. Also Read: List: Top 10 countries with biggest confirmed oil reserves"The Interim Authorities »»»

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Gulf News 3h

600+ flights cancelled as cold snap hits Europe, winter travel chaos intensifies

At least six people have been reported killed in weather-related incidents across Europe amid a severe cold snap, with hundreds of flights cancelled and thousands of passengers left stranded at major airports including those in Paris and Amsterdam. At least 600 flights had been cancelled at Schipho»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Suspect in vandalism of Vice President JD Vance's Ohio home is behind bars

COLUMBUS, Ohio: An individual accused of vandalizing the Ohio home of Vice President JD Vance in the dark of night and causing other property damage was behind bars Tuesday, awaiting action in separate state and federal cases. William D. DeFoor, 26, appeared in two different courtrooms after being »»»

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UPI 4h

Winter storm coats Hawaiian mountains in snow - UPI.com

Hawaii's normally rocky mountain peaks were blanketed in snow after a winter storm brought a total of 8 inches to 10 inches in the mountains. Video filmed by Derek Petrowski, telescope operator at the W.M. Keck Observatory, showed the summit of Mauna Kea completely covered in snow. Snow is plowed n»»»

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UPI 4h

Hubble telescope spots 'failed' starless galaxy known as Cloud 9 - UPI.com

Astronomers say they have identified a new type of astronomical object that challenges traditional ideas about how galaxies form. Using data from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, scientists studied a cloud of gas nicknamed Cloud-9. Located near the spiral galaxy Messier 94, about 14 million light-yea»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Brown University mass shooter admits crimes in clip, DOJ says

The self-described "animal" behind a mass shooting at Brown University and the killing of an MIT professor admitted to the crimes in a video made after the spree but gave no motive, authorities said Tuesday. Gunman Claudio Neves Valente killed two people and wounded nine at the Ivy League school be»»»

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UPI 4h

Texas teachers union sues state over Charlie Kirk investigations - UPI.com

A Texas teachers union on Tuesday asked a federal court to stop a state investigation of teachers accused of making disparaging comments about conservative activist Charlie Kirk's shooting death on September 10. File Photo by Eduardo Barraza/UPI | License Photo Jan. 6 (UPI) -- The Texas American Fe»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra all set to wow Doha with concerts

Tribune News Network Doha The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra is set to enchant audiences with its upcoming concert ‘Mozart y Mambo’, prominently featuring Sarah Willis on the horn. Willis, a celebrated member of the Berlin Philharmonic, brings her extraordinary talent and classical finesse to Doha, f»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

QF’s Multiversity Grants drive cross-universitycollaboration for student and societal impact

Tribune News Network Doha Qatar Foundation has announced the recipients of this year’s Multiversity Grants, awarding funding to seven cross-university projects at Education City that reflect a deliberate reimagining of how universities can operate as interconnected systems. Moving beyond institutio»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Pakistan Citrus Festival to kick off at Al Wakrah Old Souq on January 10

The Pakistan Citrus Festival is set to open at Al Wakrah Old Souq on January 10, offering residents and visitors a taste of farm-fresh citrus straight from Pakistan’s orchards. Organised by the Commercial Section of the Embassy of Pakistan in Doha in collaboration with the Souq Waqif Administration»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Dr Tabinda Dugal highlights importance of healthy lifestyle in preventing diabetes

Dr Tabinda Dugal, a renowned endocrinologist with extensive international training, has recently shared her expert insights on the latest developments in diabetes, obesity management, and gynaecological endocrinology. Dr Dugal, who relocated to Doha in 2024, brings a wealth of experience from the R»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Investment House provides support to QCS programmes through Al Beit Al Mali fund

Tribune News Network Doha In line with its commitment to corporate social responsibility and its dedication to supporting humanitarian and healthcare initiatives in the State of Qatar, Investment House has announced the provision of financial support to Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) in its capacity as»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Qatar supports Yemen’s legitimate government: Dr Al Ansari

Continued from page 1 Dr Al Ansari reiterated Qatar’s support for Yemen’s legitimate government, highlighting the continued flow of Qatari humanitarian assistance to Yemen through United Nations agencies and in coordination with partner countries. He also welcomed any international efforts that sup»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

MoCI recalls several vehicle models

Tribune News Network Doha The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI), in cooperation with Almana Motors Company, Qatar’s Lincoln dealership, has announced the recall of Lincoln Aviator 2020-2025 Models. The recall is due to the possibility of wind and clicking noises occurring while driving, resu»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Qatar to organise GCC General Secretariat for Centers of Documents & Studies meeting today

QNA Doha Qatar will host the 38th meeting of the General Secretariat for Centers of Documents and Studies of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries today. The meeting will discuss the development of documentary work and the integration of efforts aimed at preserving the historical and cultura»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Qatar Scientific Excellence Award ceremony on Feb 15

Continued from page 1 She stressed that only candidates who achieved the required scores were selected, following a comprehensive assessment process that included file reviews and interviews, ensuring fairness, transparency and equal opportunities. Congratulating the winners, Al Muhannadi said this»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Hour and Hour program launches ‘Tourist Destinations’ initiative to explore tourist, cultural landmarks

Tribune News Network Doha The ‘Hour and Hour’ programme organised the ‘Tourist Destinations’ activity as part of the Qatar Heritage Festival. This was supported by Qatar Museums, Ain Mohammed Village, and in cooperation with the Youth Apparatus of Al Sailiya Sports Club. The activity was held in th»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

INTBAU Qatar Winter School 2025 concludes with public expo at Heenat Salma Farm

Tribune News Network Doha The INTBAU Qatar Winter School 2025 successfully concluded on January 3 with a public exhibition held at Heenat Salma Farm, organised under the patronage of the Ministry of Social Development and Family. The closing exhibition was held in the presence of Minister of Social»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

90,000 people benefit from Qatar Charity’s projects in The Gambia during 2025

Tribune News Network Doha Backed by the generosity of Qatar’s donors, Qatar Charity (QC) carried out 256 humanitarian and development projects across The Gambia in 2025, benefiting nearly 90,000 people. The initiatives span water, education, housing, health, food security, orphan care, and emergenc»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

Building an Inclusive Future: Qatar Foundation’s Model for Autism Support

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) comprises a range of conditions affecting brain development and function, typically observed during early childhood, characterized by difficulties in social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors. In Qatar, the prevalence rate is approximately 1 in 87 ch»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

CMU-Q, ME Council ink MoU to expand cooperation in research education

Tribune News Network Doha Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) and the Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a comprehensive framework for cooperation in research, education and professional development across the region. T»»»

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Qatar Tribune 5h

QC lays foundation stone for Sheikh Eid Al Thani Educational Complex in Sri Lanka

Tribune News Network Doha In a significant step to strengthen the education sector, Qatar Charity (QC), in collaboration with the Sheikh Eid Bin Mohammad Al Thani Charitable Foundation, has laid the foundation stone for the Sheikh Eid Bin Mohammad Al Thani Educational Complex in Trincomalee, Sri La»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 5h

Road accidents tripled: Extreme winter weather claims life of cyclist in Hungary

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France24 5h

Truth or Fake - ‘Thank you, Trump’: video of crying Venezuelans thanking the US is AI-generated

A video showing emotional Venezuelans celebrating the capture of Nicolas Maduro - and thanking Donald Trump - was widely shared on social media, and even reposted by Elon Musk. The clip however, is AI generated. It joins several other false videos claiming to show joy and celebrations in Venezuela,»»»

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France24 5h

Armed police patrol streets of Caracas as CIA reportedly advises to keep Maduro loyalists in power

US President Donald Trump has been told by the CIA that Venezuelan now interim president Delcy Rodriguez and other senior officials from Maduro's government are the best bet to maintain stability, sources said. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello has been on the streets patrolling with security forc»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 5h

BTA Presents LIK Magazine Issue Entitled "Bulgarian Money" after Bulgaria Joins Eurozone in 2026

On Tuesday, BTA press clubs both in Bulgaria and abroad held events to present the LIK magazine issue entitled "Bulgarian Money". On January 1, 2026, Bulgaria became the latest country to join the euro area. In Sofia, BTA Director General Kiril Valchev said that this issue of the magazine offers an»»»

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UPI 6h

Report: Law enforcement deaths in 2025 were the lowest since WWII - UPI.com

The number of law enforcement personnel who died in the line of duty in 2025 is the lowest since World War II, the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund announced on Tuesday. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Jan. 6 (UPI) -- The number of U.S. law enforcement officers and agen»»»

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Sana 6h

UN highlights critical humanitarian needs in northern Syria

New York, Jan.6 (SANA) The United Nations reiterated the need for urgent humanitarian assistance to Syria to improve conditions for displaced people in northern camps, particularly amid harsh winter weather. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that 90 displace»»»

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BBC 6h

US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House

US President Donald Trump has been discussing "a range of options" to acquire Greenland, including use of the military, the White House said. In a statement, the White House told the BBC that acquiring Greenland was a "national security priority". It comes after Trump again said at the weekend that»»»

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France24 6h

Capture of Maduro by US means Russia, Iran and China lose key ally

Nicolas Maduro's allies have been particularly vocal in their condemnation of the US' capture of the deposed Venezuelan leader. Among them are Russia, Iran and China. US control of oil reserves in Venezuela would mean the United States could control the market, and therefore prices - something worr»»»

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France24 6h

Last games of AFCON's round of 16 set to take place

As the AFCON4's round of 16 is set to end, Algeria and DR Congo are battling for a place in the quarterfinals in a highly-anticipated game on January 6. The Ivory Coast is also set to play Burkina Faso, with the former aiming to keep its title after winning the competition last year. FRANCE 24's Se»»»

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France24 6h

Maduro's capture divides protesters in New York City

Outside the courthouse where deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was brought in on charges of drug trafficking, many protesters gathered - but not all with the same views. While some supported the US' military operation, others disagreed with it. FRANCE 24's Jessica Le Masurier was there and s»»»

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France24 6h

Exiled Maduro opponent vows to return to Venezuela and slams interim leader

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on January 6 she plans to return home "as soon as possible," and rejected the authority of the interim president who has replaced Nicolas Maduro in Caracas in an interview to US broadcaster Fox News. US President Donald Trump, however, has down»»»

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France24 6h

Replay: Watch Trump's address to House republicans and our analysis

Rewatch US President Donald Trump's address to House republicans ahead of pivotal midterms and listen to the analysis of FRANCE 24's correspondent to Washington, Fraser Jackson.»»»

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