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Alexis Caraco

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Minute of silence in Switzerland for victims of Crans-Montana fire

Switzerland paused to honor 40 victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire with a minute of silence. Residents gathered, and flowers were placed at a makeshift memorial.

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Russian airstrike on multiple residential buildings in Kyiv leaves 4 dead, 24 injured

Ukraine faced fresh damage in Kyiv on 9 January after a Russian air strike hit several districts, killing four and injuring at least 24. Emergency crews are working to clear debris and restore services.

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Hundreds protest in Minneapolis over fatal shooting by ICE officer

After Renee Good was shot dead during an ICE operation, protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis to demand accountability and the withdrawal of federal agents.

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Robots wow crowds at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas

The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas drew large crowds on its second day. Robots and AI helpers took centre stage at the Consumer Electronics Show, featuring everything from cyber pets to laundry-folding machines.

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Largest projection show on Tokyo Government Building mesmerizes crowds

Every evening, crowds in Shinjuku watch Tokyo Night & Light, a large-scale projection on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, using 40 solar-powered projectors.

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Saint-Tropez bids farewell to Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot was laid to rest in Saint-Tropez after her death from cancer at 91.

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French farmers protest EU Mercosur deal with tractors in Paris

French capital woke to the sound of tractors on Thursday as farmers drove into Paris to protest a proposed EU Mercosur trade deal.

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USA: Minneapolis protests erupt after woman killed in ICE operation

Protests erupted in Minneapolis after a woman was killed during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation, with vigils and growing criticism of immigration crackdowns.

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USA: Minneapolis ICE shooting caught on video

Videos of a deadly shooting in Minneapolis spread online, as US authorities face scrutiny after an ICE officer killed a motorist during Trump's immigration crackdown.

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Civilians flee Aleppo as Syrian army closes Kurdish-majority areas

Clashes in Aleppo forced residents to flee Kurdish areas, with at least nine killed. The violence follows stalled talks to merge Kurdish forces into the army.

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Georgia marks Orthodox Christmas amid ongoing EU protests

Georgia marked Orthodox Christmas on Wednesday, with religious celebrations taking place alongside protests in the capital calling for EU integration.

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Brazil celebrates Three Kings Day with parade in Rio favelas

Brazil marked Three Kings Day on Tuesday with a colourful procession in Rio de Janeiro, where music and dance echoed through a hillside neighbourhood.

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Putin attends Orthodox Christmas service with soldiers

President Putin attended an Orthodox Christmas service near Moscow, highlighting soldiers' sacred duty and unity.

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USA: New Orleans kicks off Carnival season with parades and more security

New Orleans kicked off the Carnival season on Tuesday with parades for Twelfth Night, featuring police motorcycles, marching bands, and colourful floats.

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Ethiopians gather for Orthodox Christmas Eve candlelight ceremony

Thousands gathered for Ethiopia's Orthodox Christmas Eve in Addis Ababa, marking the end of a 43-day fast with prayers, hymns, and midnight Mass.

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Venezuelan migrants in Peru sell T shirts of captured President Maduro

Peruvian street sellers Kely Peraza and Jeanelys Torres use AI to create T-shirts depicting President Maduro, helping Venezuelan migrants stay connected to home.

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Over 40 swimmers brave icy Vltava River for Prague's Three Kings Swim

In the Czech Republic, more than 40 swimmers took part in Prague’s Three Kings Swim, diving into the icy Vltava River near the Charles Bridge.

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Young men in Greece dive for wooden cross in Epiphany celebration

Greeks celebrate Epiphany with the traditional blessing of the waters. In Piraeus, men dove into the cold sea to retrieve a wooden cross for good fortune.

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Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon with damage in the south and east

Lebanon faced new Israeli air strikes, with damage in the south and east. President Joseph Aoun condemned the attacks, citing efforts to calm tensions.

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Russian strike hits Kyiv clinic, kills 1 and injures 3

A Russian strike on a private medical clinic in Kyiv killed one person and injured three others overnight on January 4–5, Ukrainian civil defence authorities said.

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