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Trump says US will ‘own’ Gaza in redevelopment plan
US president claims development plan could turn enclave into 'the Riviera of the Middle East'.
Donald Trump announces US aims to ‘take over’ Gaza during Netanyahu’s visit
The Israeli prime minister was the first foreign leader to visit Trump after his inauguration ceremony on January 20.
‘Gaza is not a place for people to be living’
US President Donald Trump said the only reason Palestinians want to live in Gaza is because they have no alternative.
Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI may go to trial in part, judge says
The case is part of a grudge match between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman which is playing out in court.
Syria’s al-Sharaa, Turkiye’s Erdogan talk Kurdish fighters, defence pacts
Turkey meeting is second foreign trip by President Ahmed al-Sharaa as he seeks to bolster support for Syria.
Is US President Donald Trump using tariffs as a negotiating tactic?
US trade taxes on Canada and Mexico have been paused for 30 days.
How plausible is Trump’s plan to send 30,000 deportees to Guantanamo?
Donald Trump wants to send up to 30,000 undocumented immigrants to the US military base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
‘Unfair’ to tell Palestinians they’ll return to Gaza in 5 years, US Adviser
Advisers to Donald Trump said his “cleaning out” Gaza comment referred to a long-range plan to make it habitable
South Africa leader calls Elon Musk over ‘distortions’ after Trump attack
President Ramaphosa called after US leader said he would suspend aid to South Africa over its land reform policy.
IAEA chief warns of nuclear risk from Russia attacks on Ukraine power grids
Moscow has bombarded Ukraine's energy infrastructure during its three-year invasion but avoided attacking nuclear sites.
Trump’s new missile shield for the US – challenges and dangers
President's new missile defence project raises questions about cost, feasibility and global security.
Five people shot at education centre in central Sweden
Five people are in hospital after being shot at an education centre in central Sweden.
Medical experts dispute evidence in Lucy Letby’s baby killing conviction
Lucy Letby is serving 15 life sentences for seven baby deaths at neonatal units between 2015-16.
Food prices skyrocket in DR Congo’s Goma after M23 takeover
NGO ActionAid and locals say cost of some items has risen between 18% and 160% as conflict blocks aid and supplies.
In West Bank, Israel denies Jenin families right to bury loved ones at home
China is quick to act when US tariffs on its imports go into effect, but experts say it's leaving room for negotiation.
A thousand days of Israeli impunity, still no justice for Shireen Abu Akleh
A full 1,000 days since Israel killed Shireen Abu Akleh, no one has been held accountable despite efforts for justice.
Trial of Salman Rushdie attacker to launch with tricky jury selection
Hadi Matar accused of attempted murder after repeatedly stabbing the author on stage in 2022 in the United States.
What tariffs is China imposing on the US – and why are they significant?
China is quick to act when US tariffs on its imports go into effect, but experts say it's leaving room for negotiation.
New drone video shows wreckage from midair collision near DC airport
Investigators used a drone over the Potomac River to survey the wreckage from the midair collision near DC airport.
Donald Trump’s trade tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China explained visually
Mexico, Canada and China account for more than 40 percent of total goods traded with the United States.