UPI 3m

FBI Washington Post raids home of reporter Hannah Natanson - UPI.com

Washington Post reporter Hannah Natanson’s home was raided by the FBI on Wednesday morning as part of an investigation into a government contractor. Attorney General Pam Bondi, pictured, alleged that Natanson was reporting on illegally leaked classified information. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | »»»

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Gulf News 3m

UAE flight delayed or cancelled? Compensation you’re legally entitled to

Dubai: A wave of flight disruption swept across the Middle East, affecting major transit hubs and leaving hundreds of passengers dealing with missed connections, long terminal waits, and overnight airport stays. Travellers flying on GCC-based airlines and other carriers faced a combined total of 15»»»

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BBC 4m

Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud

An Italian fashion influencer has been acquitted of aggravated fraud, bringing a long-running scandal involving a charity Christmas cake to an end. Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers by promoting the sale of a designer pink pandoro as well as Easter eggs that were said to be h»»»

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Kathimerini 5m

Mitsotakis to attend welcome ceremony for Greece’s first new FDI frigate

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will attend Thursday morning’s ceremony for the arrival of Kimon, the first of four new French-made FDI frigates Greece has ordered amid a massive arms procurement drive to redress the balance of power with regional rival Turkey. The PM’s office said Wednesday tha»»»

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Kathimerini 5m

Man convicted of repeated sexual abuse of stepdaughter in Kos

A 38-year-old man was convicted on the island of Kos for repeated sexual offenses against his 13-year-old stepdaughter. He was found guilty unanimously by a mixed jury court of repeated rape, sexual abuse of a minor under 14 by a cohabiting adult and repeated sexual assault of a child under 12. The»»»

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Tanjug 5m

Brnabic: Uninvited MEPs have shown disrespect to Serbia

BELGRADE - Serbian Parliament Speaker Ana Brnabic said on Wednesday an upcoming visit to Belgrade by members of the European Parliament (EP) was a sign of disrespect for the Serbian parliament and institutions, the people of Serbia and the country itself as no consultations about the date of the vi»»»

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Al Awsat 6m

Ukraine’s New Defense Minister Reveals Scale of Desertions as Millions Avoid the Draft

Wide-scale desertions and 2 million draft-dodgers are among a raft of challenges facing Ukraine's military as Russia presses on with its invasion of its neighbor after almost four years of fighting, the new defense minister said Wednesday. Mykhailo Fedorov told Ukraine's parliament that other probl»»»

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RT 6m

Trump envoy not welcome at Greenland dog sled race – organizers

The organizers of Greenland’s premier dog sled race have said the presence of US President Donald Trump’s envoy Jeff Landry at the event would be “wholly inappropriate,” and launched a probe into his alleged invitation. Landry has openly backed Trump’s push to incorporate the Arctic island into the»»»

rt.com
France24 7m

Tête à tête - Exclusive: 'International law has died' with Maduro's capture, Venezuela's attorney general says

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Venezuela's Attorney General Tarek William Saab condemned the January 3 capture of Nicolas Maduro by US special forces as "an unprecedented event" that violated the country's airspace and sovereignty. "International law has died at this time," he decla»»»

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France24 7m

Wildfires ravage Argentina’s Patagonia

In just nine days, wildfires have destroyed over 15,000 hectares of Argentina’s Patagonia, with hundreds of firefighters and volunteers continuing to battle the flames, reports Charlotte Lam.»»»

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France24 7m

Trump says US control of Greenland ‘vital’ for Golden Dome

US control of Greenland is "vital" for the country's planned Golden Dome air and missile defence system, President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Wednesday. Trump's post came as Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen sought to ease US concerns about security in Greenland, tel»»»

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BBC 15m

Colleen Hoover reveals 'successful' cancer surgery

Best-selling author Colleen Hoover has revealed she has been having treatment after being diagnosed with cancer. The US writer, 46, known for It Ends With Us and Reminders of Him, said she has nearly finished radiotherapy and that earlier surgery was a success. She publicly discussed the news in an»»»

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BBC 18m

Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters

Warning: this story contains content which some readers might find distressing Distressing new videos have emerged from a mortuary in Tehran showing rows of bodies, blood soaked floors and crowds of people searching for loved ones following a deadly government crackdown on protesters in Iran. The v»»»

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Al Awsat 30m

France Explores Sending Eutelsat Terminals to Iran Amid Internet Blackout

France is looking into sending Eutelsat satellite terminals to Iran to help citizens after Iranian authorities imposed a blackout of internet services in a bid to quell the country's most violent domestic unrest in decades. "We are exploring all options, and the one you have mentioned is among them»»»

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Gulf News 31m

Dubai to host world’s largest virtual sign language class

Dubai: The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai will host what it says will be the world’s largest virtual sign language class on 21 January 2026. The event is part of the ongoing ‘Dubai Communicates in Sign Language’ initiative, launched by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Makto»»»

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BBC 40m

Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after ski bar fire

The Swiss canton of Valais has banned pyrotechnic devices in all indoor public venues following the devastating fire at a bar on New Year's Eve where 40 people were killed and 116 were injured. Authorities said each of the victims would get a 10,000 franc ($12,500; £9,200) emergency payment, with a»»»

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BBC 40m

Corrie legend joins cast of Irish soap

Actress Beverley Callard has swapped one iconic soap opera for another as it has been announced she is joining the cast of Fair City. Callard, best known for her role as Liz McDonald on Coronation Street, will play a new character called Lily. She joined the cast of the cobbles with her on screen h»»»

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Gulf News 52m

Iran protests and US personnel pullback amid rising tensions: What we know so far

Dubai: Iran’s protests, which began as demonstrations over worsening economic conditions, have intensified into one of the most serious challenges to clerical rule in decades, drawing a deadly response from security forces and pushing the country toward a broader confrontation with the outside worl»»»

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Kathimerini 53m

Woman, 95, in critical condition after apparently setting self on fire

Greek authorities said a 95-year-old woman has been hospitalised in critical condition after reportedly pouring a combustible liquid over herself and setting it on fire on a western Athens street Wednesday. The incident occurred outside a shop in the suburb of Aigaleo. Local residents called an amb»»»

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BBC 55m

'Sentenced to death within days': Who is Erfan Soltani, Iranian protester reportedly facing execution?

A man arrested in connection with the current wave of protests in Iran has been sentenced to death and told he faces imminent execution, his family and a human rights group say. Erfan Soltani, 26, was arrested last Thursday in the city of Fardis, just west of Tehran. Days later, authorities informe»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Egypt says won't 'hesitate to take necessary measures' to preserve Sudan unity

Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Wednesday that Cairo would take all necessary measures to preserve Sudan's unity, as the neighbouring country approaches its fourth year of war between the army and its paramilitary rivals. Speaking at a press conference with the UN secretary-»»»

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UPI 1h

Lindsey Halligan defends use of U.S. attorney title in court filing - UPI.com

President Donald Trump’s first choice to serve as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia is defending her use of the title despite a judge ruling she was unconstitutionally appointed. File Pool Photo by Al Drago/EPA Jan. 14 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's first choice to serve as U.S.»»»

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UPI 1h

Watch: Connecticut Great Dane is world's tallest female dog - UPI.com

Jan. 13 (UPI) -- A Connecticut family's Great Dane, named Minnie, is officially the tallest female dog in the world, standing at 3 feet and 2 inches from floor to withers. Minnie arrived at the North Stonington home of owners Ken and Lisa Nogacek when she was just 2 months old, and quickly started »»»

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BBC 1h

'Appropriate and unambiguous': White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler

The White House has defended US President Donald Trump after he aimed an offensive gesture at a heckler during his appearance at a Ford factory in Detroit on Tuesday. Footage of the incident published by TMZ appears to show the president responding to a man who shouted at him from afar. The White H»»»

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France24 1h

Focus - Visitors flock to Siwa: Egypt's hidden oasis threatened by tourism

Until 1984, there was no road connecting the oasis of Siwa and its 8,000 Bedouin residents with the rest of Egypt. Lost deep in the desert near the Libyan border, the country's most remote oasis was long unknown to tourists. But over the past decade, videos of visitors floating in turquoise salt la»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Sheikh Mansoor attends World Safety Summit 2026 in Dubai

Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, participated in the World Safety Summit 2026, convened in Dubai. The event, by the General Command of Dubai Civil Defense, gathered representatives spanning 64 countries alongside 31 organis»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

Justice Minister issues decision regulating off-plan sales procedures

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi issued a decision regulating the Preliminary Real Estate Register, defining its data and procedures, as part of the executive measures of Law No. (6) of 2014 regulating the real estate sector »»»

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France24 1h

The Debate - Marine Le Pen's appeal: Will trial torpedo French far-right leader's presidential hopes?

A big stress test for the West's rules-based order, or will French judges take it all in their stride? It's the opening day of Marine Le Pen's appeal against a corruption conviction that for now bars the far-right frontrunner from the 2027 presidential race. With the verdict expected in July, that'»»»

france24.com
Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Politicians Comment on Possible Changes to Election Rules

Hours before Election Code amendments would be considered by the parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs on Wednesday, politicians commented on ideas concerning possible changes to election rules. Machine voting and its possible abolition, preservation or transformation were the»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 1h

Legislative Changes Concerning Referendums Pass at First Reading

The National Assembly has approved at first reading a bill to amend and supplement the Direct Citizen Participation in State and Local Government Act. Some of the draft provisions foresee making it easier to collect signatures and submit proposals for holding referendums. The bill was submitted by »»»

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RT 1h

France ‘uneasy’ over German rearmament – Bloomberg

France is growing increasingly concerned over Germany’s military buildup, fearing it will tilt the military and political balance in Europe and undermine its influence on the continent, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing sources. According to the agency, France is “watching with both awe and une»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Putin Discusses Situation in Venezuela With Brazilian President – ​​Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, during which they discussed the situation in Venezuela, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. "The leaders exchanged views on current international issues, with a focus on the »»»

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UPI 1h

November producer prices up less than expected but up 3% for the year - UPI.com

Anthony Larkin, meat manager of the Richmond Heights Schnucks Market, stocks the freezer section with Thanksgiving turkeys on the first day of sales in Richmond Heights, Mo., in November 2022. File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo Jan. 14 (UPI) -- Wholesale inflation rose by 0.2% in Nov»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

Sinkhole opens on downtown Athens street

A large sinkhole opened Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of two downtown streets in Pangrati, central Athens. Traffic police quickly arrived on the scene, closing Vasileos Georgiou B’ from Spyrou Merkouri Street and Iophon from its junction with Ergotimou. Relevant municipal crews have cordo»»»

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Kathimerini 1h

New testimony places missing German teenager in Athens

A German teenager who went missing last week in southern Greece has been seen at an Athens jeweller’s unsuccessfully trying to raise money by selling jewellery, according to new testimony police have received. State ERT television reported Wednesday that 16-year-old Laura, reported missing on Janua»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Israeli Prime Minister's Plane Returns From Crete Amid Iran Tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plane has returned to Israel following a flight to Crete. Benjamin Netanyahu's plane, the Wing of Zion, flew to the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday as tensions rose over a possible military clash with Iran, according to FlightRadar24 flight tracking da»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Look: Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Maktoum Airport from space by MBZ-SAT

Dubai: The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in Dubai on Wednesday released a new set of images captured by MBZ-SAT, coinciding with the anniversary of the satellite’s launch. The region's most advanced satellite was launched from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA, on 14 Jan»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Details of National Sports Day 2026 events revealed

DOHA: The National Sports Day 2026 Committee has announced details of the upcoming edition of the events, which will launch across the country in February under the slogan 'I Chose Sport'. The aim is to reinforce awareness of the importance of practising sports as a lifestyle and for sustainable he»»»

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UPI 2h

Smithsonian sends cache of files to the White House - UPI.com

A portrait of President Donald Trump is on display at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery on Monday. The museum removed reference to Trump's two impeachments during his first term from the accompanying portrait plaque when replacing the portrait of him in the "America's Presidents" exhibit. P»»»

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Libya Herald 2h

National Development Agency receives high-level delegation from Oman Investment Authority to discuss strategic partnerships

The Sirte-based National Development Agency (NDA) reported yesterday that it had received a high-level government delegation from the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Oman Investment Authority, accompanied by representatives from leading Omani companies, including Oman Aviation Investment Comp»»»

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Novinite 2h

Sunny Thursday Ahead with Gusty Winds Across Bulgaria

On Thursday, Bulgaria will enjoy mostly sunny weather, though clouds are expected to increase from the northeast as the day progresses, according to the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (NIMH). In the morning, fog may reduce visibility, particularly along the Danube. Winds will be li»»»

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Gulf News 2h

Dubai Chamber posts record exports of Dh356.5b as 2025 memberships, trade expand

Dubai: Dubai Chamber of Commerce said its members’ exports and re-exports reached a record Dh356.5 billion in 2025, the highest annual total in the chamber’s history, as trade volumes and business registrations rose across multiple sectors. The chamber said the performance highlights sustained mome»»»

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BBC 2h

X to comply with UK law over Grok deepfakes, Starmer says

The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says he has been informed that Elon Musk's X is "acting to ensure full compliance with UK law" over sexualised deepfakes produced by its AI tool, Grok. There has been a fierce backlash to the images made using Grok and widely shared on X. It prompted the regulato»»»

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UPI 2h

Kyiv targeted for third time in a week, 6,000 buildings with no power - UPI.com

Cars light the way in an almost totally blacked-out downtown Kyiv on Tuesday night as the Ukrainian capital is gripped by severe power outages from Russian drone and missile strikes targeting its energy infrastructure that have intensified in recent days. Photo by Maxym Marusenko/EPA Jan. 14 (UPI) »»»

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BBC 2h

France bans 10 British 'far-right activists' over anti-migrant activity

Ten British "far-right activists" have been banned from France after engaging in actions to stop migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats, the French interior ministry said on Wednesday. It said the activists, who belonged to a group called Raise the Colours, had been searching for and »»»

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Naharnet 2h

Iran's neighbors keep close eye as crisis unfolds

Iran's deadly crackdown on protesters and U.S. warnings of intervention are being closely watched by neighboring countries in the Middle East. Here is how the crisis is regarded by some of the region's key players: - Israel - Iran's long-time foe Israel has openly backed the protesters and expresse»»»

Novinite 2h

MP Sparks Outrage: Bulgaria Should Annex Southern Bessarabia from Ukraine

The new political season in Bulgaria began with a striking and controversial proposal from the leader of the pro-Russian anti-EU party "Revival," Kostadin Kostadinov. During the opening session of the National Assembly, he outlined a vision for “refounding Bulgaria,” which includes territorial clai»»»

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France24 2h

France to open consulate in Greenland in a ‘political signal’ amid Trump threats

‍French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Wednesday said France will ​open a consulate in ⁠Greenland on February 6, acting on a decision taken last year during President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the autonomous Danish territory. The "political signal" to "be more present" in Greenland comes as »»»

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France24 2h

France bans 10 British far-right activists for attacking migrant boats

The French interior ministry on Wednesday banned 10 members of the British far-right "Raise the Colours" group for searching and destroying small migrant boats in the English Channel and conducting propaganda activities. The individuals, who were not named, were prohibited from entering or residing»»»

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Qatar Tribune 2h

Justice minister issues decision regulating off-plan sales procedures

DOHA: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs HE Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi issued a decision regulating the Preliminary Real Estate Register, defining its data and procedures, as part of the executive measures of Law No. (6) of 2014 regulating the real estate sector and its»»»

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