Month: January 2026
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Sport
Barry rescues point for Everton in draw with Leeds
Everton’s Thierno Barry cancelled out James Justin’s opener for Leeds United to earn a point for the hosts in a…
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Australia and Pacific
Australia Day marked by ‘Invasion’ rallies, anti-immigration protests
Thousands marked Australia’s national day on Monday by attending “Invasion Day” rallies in support of Indigenous Australians and calling for…
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Middle East
Rafah crossing only open for pedestrians
GAZA: Israel said on Monday it would only allow pedestrians to travel through the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt…
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US and Canada
Historic winter storm kills at least 11 across US
WASHINGTON: A monster storm barrelling across the United States had killed at least 11 people on Monday, prompting warnings to…
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US and Canada
US judge to consider halt over Minneapolis campaign
MINNEAPOLIS: A federal judge in Minnesota will consider whether to halt the deployment of thousands of immigration agents to the…
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Entertainment
Actresses are ‘treated like puppets’ in Hollywood, claims Kristen Stewart: ‘It’s an idea perpetuated by men’
Actor-turned-director Kristen Stewart has criticised Hollywood for its treatment of female actors, saying the film industry does not give them…
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Asia
Ferry sinking kills 18, leaves 10 missing in south Philippines
MANILA: A ferry with more than 340 people onboard sank early on Monday off the southern Philippines, killing at least…
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US and Canada
Americans hunker down, help each other under blizzard and brutal cold
Tens of millions of Americans hunkered down on Monday or ventured out to help neighbors under bitter cold, blizzards of…
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Entertainment
‘Come more often!’ Mexico’s leader urges K-pop stars BTS on sold-out tour
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said ‘nearly a million young people’ had vied for one of the coveted 150,000 tickets to…
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Canada
China says Canada deal not aimed at US after tariff threat
The China-Canada trade deal was announced during Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing this month. (EPA Images pic)…
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