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LIVE: Attacks continue in Russia, Ukraine before talks in Abu Dhabi
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says officials from Ukraine, Russia and the US will hold trilateral meetings in the UAE.
Venezuela: In the Shadow of the US
How oil-rich Venezuela fell from 1970s stable democracy to a crisis that led to the January 2026 US raid on Caracas.
Israeli TikToker attacks activists in occupied West Bank
Israeli social media figure Roi Star was filmed harassing and attacking activists in the occupied West Bank.
Syrian government takes over prison with ISIL-linked detainees in Raqqa
Soldiers assume control of al-Aqtan Prison, as SDF fighters withdraw from the northeastern city under a ceasefire deal.
Militarising the Sahel will not defeat terrorism
Escalating force and rival security blocs are turning counterterrorism into a recipe for conflict.
Alcaraz shines in 100th Grand Slam match as Sabalenka and Gauff stutter
Carlos Alcaraz marches on towards goal of youngest winner of all four majors as he powers on at Australian Open.
NBA: Tyrese Maxey’s clutch shots push 76ers past Rockets in OT
Philadelphia 76ers beat Houston Rockers 128-122, while Nuggets, Mavericks, Trail Blazers, Clippers and Spurs also win.
Anxiety, anger, and hope in Syria’s Damascus after SDF ceasefire
Exhausted by war, Damascus longs for unity as ceasefire sparks hope, but questions of integration and stability remain.
Vietnam’s To Lam wins second term, extends top position for 5 more years
To Lam will continue to lead Vietnam's Communist Party amid pledges to continue rapid reform of country's economy.
Six key takeaways from Jack Smith’s testimony on his case against Trump
Testifying at a House hearing, Jack Smith said the two federal cases were based on evidence, not politics.