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Alois Brunner, the Nazi ‘butcher’ who trained Syrian security
Brunner hid in Damascus for decades and is said to have taught torture tactics to Hafez al-Assad’s intelligence service.
Iran releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from jail
Tehran denies Sala's December 19 detainment was linked to an Iranian businessman's arrest in Italy on a US warrant.
Strong winds drive wildfires across Los Angeles
Tens of thousands are evacuated as wildfires spread rapidly, causing panic and traffic jams.
Sudan’s military pushes back rebels in second city of Omdurman
Army takes control of RSF territories in Mansoura, Murabaat and Elfitihab, and seizes weapons and ammunition depot.
NATO, Gaza and Greenland: Key takeaways from Trump’s news conference
Trump's grandstanding covered Ukraine joining NATO, Israel's war on Gaza, and Greenland.
Thai police hunt hitman for shooting of Cambodian opposition figure
Bangkok police chief says initial investigation suggests a gunman was hired to carry out Tuesday's shooting.
Thousands flee as winds drive wildfires into Los Angeles
Some frightened residents were forced to abandon their cars and flee on foot from rapidly growing conflagration.
France coach Didier Deschamps says he’ll leave after FIFA World Cup 2026
Deschamps, who led France to the FIFA World Cup title in 2018, will step away after the 2026 edition in North America.
Rebuilding Syria’s economy: Can stability return after war?
Syria's new leadership faces an economy devastated by war and sanctions, with inflation and a decimated currency.
Even Salah would struggle for goals at Spurs: Tottenham’s Postecoglou
Tottenham manager berates his team's recent slump in form ahead of their League Cup semifinal against Liverpool.