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Violence adds scrutiny to Trump deportation drive as protests spill onto Midwestern streets People mourn at a makeshift memorial in the area where 37-year-old Alex Pretti was shot dead by federal immigration agents earlier in the day in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 24, 2026. PHOTO:AFP Bundled up in a yellow hat and black puffer jacket, … Read more
Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal (C) celebrates after scoring a stunning goal against Real Oviedo at Camp Nou. Photo: AFP BARCELONA: Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga with a 3-0 win over Real Oviedo on Sunday, thanks to goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha and an acrobatic Lamine Yamal effort. After Real Madrid beat Villarreal on Saturday … Read more
Probe follows Ofcom inquiry and temporary Grok bans in Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia. A Downing Street spokesperson added: “We won’t hesitate to go further to protect children online and strengthen the law as needed.” PHOTO: REUTERS Elon Musk’s social media platform X is being investigated by the European Union over whether it disseminated illegal … Read more
The recovery of Master Sgt. Ran Gvili’s body paves the way for the next stage of the Gaza cease-fire plan, though the path forward is unclear.
Ukrainian and Russian officials left rare direct talks last weekend in a somewhat optimistic mood. But Russia may be simply stalling for time, analysts said.
[Some companies have begun to respond to the fatal shooting of Alex Jeffrey Pretti and the immigration crackdown. But others have stayed silent.
MELBOURNE: Amanda Anisimova swept past China’s unseeded Wang Xinyu into the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday and set up a showdown with fellow American Jessica Pegula. The fourth seed, who contested two Grand Slam finals last year, kept her cool as temperatures soared to down Wang 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 on John Cain Arena. She will … Read more
The new partnership comes at a time when Europe is seeking to reduce its dependence on the US The India Army’s BrahMos missile launcher is displayed during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India on January 26. Photo: Reuters The European Union and India will explore possibilities for Indian participation in European defence initiatives, … Read more
[The price of gold surged above $5,000 an ounce as investors sought shelter from geopolitical uncertainty.
The Rafah crossing will open at the end of Israel’s search for the remains of the last captive in Gaza.