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January 15, 2025

Mozambique's Chapo sworn in as president after disputed election

Following months of protests against his disputed election victory, Daniel Chapo of Mozambique's Frelimo party has been sworn in as president at a sparsely attended ceremony.

January 14, 2025

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol arrested: report

Disgraced South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was reportedly arrested over insurrection charges stemming from last month's shocking martial law declaration.

January 11, 2025

Russia says it will continue oil and gas projects despite US sanctions

Russia's Foreign Ministry has denounced U.S. sanctions against Moscow's energy sector and said the country would carry on with large oil and gas projects.

January 9, 2025

Thousands of Venezuelan opposition supporters take to the streets ahead of Maduro's third inauguration

Venezuelan opposition supporters protested around the country in a last-minute effort to put pressure on President Maduro the day before he is to be sworn in for his third term.

January 9, 2025

Baby girl born on packed migrant boat heading for Spain's Canary Islands

A baby girl was born on a packed migrant boat headed for Spain's Lanzarote island in the Canary Islands. Authorities said the baby and her mother were in good condition.

January 7, 2025

Controversial founder of French far right, Jean-Marie Le Pen, dies aged 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, who founded France's far-right National Front party, died at 96 years old. Le Pen was a controversial and confrontational figure.

January 2, 2025

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu leaves hospital after prostate surgery

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was released from hospital on Thursday after his prostate surgery ended “successfully," his office reported on X.

December 21, 2024

More than 30 dead in Brazil bus and truck collision

Over 30 people were killed after a packed bus collided with a truck in Brazil; the other passengers were transported to a local hospital and remain in critical condition.

December 21, 2024

Biden approves $571M in defense support for Taiwan

President Joe Biden agreed to provide $571.3 million in defense support for Taiwan, the White House said, following China's massing of naval forces around Taiwan last week.

December 20, 2024

Justin Trudeau looks set to lose power after key ally vows to topple him

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks set to lose power next year after NDP leader Jagmeet Singh said he would move to bring down the minority Liberal government.