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Health news

What is Alaskapox? First death recorded after virus' recent discovery

The first known fatality of the recently discovered virus, also known as AKPV, was reported in the United States. The disease is similar to smallpox.

World News

US House votes to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

House Republicans have been scrutinising Mayorkas' actions for months, aiming to highlight immigration and border security as a central election issue.

USA

US Senate passes Ukraine aid, but House Speaker refuses to hold vote

Speaker of the House said the combined Ukraine-Israel aid package would pass the lower chamber without including a plan for the Mexican border.

USA

Trump wins Nevada caucus after main rival Haley skips contest

Caucus was effectively one-horse race after Haley dropped out citing what she considered an unfair process favouring Trump.

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Iraq

US drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia leader

It is the latest retaliatory move by American forces following an attack on a base in Jordan that killed three US soldiers last month.

World News

Mother of US school shooter found guilty of manslaughter

Jennifer Crumbley was found guilty on four counts and faces 15 years in prison for each charge.

Yemen

US warns of more attacks on Iran-backed militants

After a series of airstrikes over the weekend, the United States warns of further retaliation if Iran-backed militias continue their attacks.

Yemen

US and UK hit dozens of Houthi targets in Yemen in overnight strikes

The strikes on Saturday against the Houthis were launched by US warships and American and British fighter jets.

Iraq

US missile barrage on targets in Iraq and Syria after US soldiers killed

US military claimed 85 targets hit at seven locations after three US soldiers were killed in Jordan, allegedly by Iran-backed militias.

Culture news

Carl Weathers, Apollo Creed in Rocky, dies aged 76

A wealth of tributes have been paid to former NFL player turned Hollywood actor Carl Weathers who starred in 'Rocky', 'Predator' and 'The Mandalorian'.

Culture news

Groundhog Day: The European origins of the bizarre US tradition

Every year a furry rodent crawls from a tree to predict the weather, but what European beliefs inspire the event which has been immortalised on screen and stage?

Culture news

X restores Taylor Swift searches

Elon Musk's social media platform restores Taylor Swift searches, as explicit deepfake images spread, caused a temporarily stop in certain searches related to the singer.

Gaza

Israeli forces storm West Bank hospital as UN tackles UNWRA crisis

All the latest developments on the Israel-Hamas war and Middle East conflict.

USA

Alabama executes a man with nitrogen gas for first time

Kenneth Eugene Smith lost two final appeals to the Supreme Court and one to a federal appeals court, arguing the execution was a cruel and unusual punishment.

Football Now

FIFA World Cup 2026: A look ahead to an historic tournament

In partnership with Media City

FIFA are set to announce the host venue for the final on February 4th

Green News

Single-use plastic bag bans can cut litter by one-third, says study

Plastic bags are not biodegradable, so they can continue to pollute the environment with harmful microplastics for hundreds of years after use.

Yemen

US launches another barrage of missiles against Houthi sites in Yemen

The US Navy said missiles hit 14 Houthi military targets that were preparing to launch further salvos at merchant vessels.

Green News

Plan for €400 million monkey-breeding facility in US sparks protest

The facility would eventually hold up to 30,000 long-tailed macaques that would be sold to universities and pharmaceutical companies for medical research.

Europe News

Should the EU fear a Trump return to the White House?

Trump's return to the White House after his decisive victory in the Iowa caucus could spell trouble for the European Union.

USA

Donald Trump wins landslide Iowa caucuses victory

The former US president won the first-in-the-nation caucuses - but turnout was low and he faces demographic challenges in other parts of America.

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