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Why is Donald Trump pivoting to fossil fuels?
The president says he is unleashing oil in a dramatic U-turn in US energy policy.
Crew of hijacked ship Galaxy Leader freed by Yemen’s Houthis
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have released the crew of the Galaxy Leader vessel that they seized in November 2023.
Vietnam police announce dismantling of $1.2bn money laundering ring
Police in Da Nang say bust is biggest money laundering case ever exposed in the central coastal city.
New rapidly growing wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles
A rapidly growing wildfire broke out north of Los Angeles, evacuations ordered for 31,000 people.
Bloomberg to fund UN climate body after Donald Trump’s Paris exit
Bloomberg pledges financial support to UN climate body following Trump's exit from the Paris Agreement.
Real Madrid first club to generate billion-euro revenue in a season
LaLiga giants top the Football Money League ahead of Manchester City and PSG, as Manchester United climb up to fourth.
As Trump takes US oath, Ukraine’s deep strikes weaken Russia’s war effort
Ukraine attacks Russian oil refineries and war production with increasing success.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,064
Here are the key developments on the 1,064th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Minister says Israel applying ‘lessons’ from Gaza in West Bank operation
Israel's defence minister says military applying 'method' from Gaza war in major raid on occupied West Bank's Jenin.
South Korea’s anti-graft agency recommends insurrection charges for Yoon
Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials says president sought to 'disrupt the constitutional order'.
Jubilation as Thailand’s marriage equality law comes into effect
Thailand becomes the first country in Southeast Asia, and only the third in Asia, to legalise same-sex marriage.
Trump administration promises ‘ironclad’ support for Philippines’ security
Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticised China's 'dangerous' actions towards the Philippines in the South China Sea.
Trump begins process to relist Yemen’s Houthis as ‘terrorist’ organisation
US president orders aid agency to cut ties with entities that have paid rebel group or opposed efforts to counter it.
New US wildfire rips through mountain area north of Los Angeles
Firefighting aircraft and ground crews are battling fast-moving wildfire in the Castaic Lake area north of Los Angeles.
US military sends troops to Mexico border amid Trump immigration crackdown
The deployment is part of Trump's executive action to declare a 'national emergency' at the US's southern border.
Musk clashes with OpenAI’s Altman over $500bn Stargate
Hours after Trump announced the $500bn plan for Stargate, Musk questioned the value of the investment.
Real Madrid cruise past Salzburg, but Man City hit by PSG turnaround
Holders Real Madrid keep alive automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16, but PSG dent Man City hopes.
Teenager kills female student in Nashville school shooting, US police say
Police say that a 17-year-old student in the southern city of Nashville opened fire in a high school cafeteria.
Syria foreign minister says removing sanctions ‘key’ to restoring stability
Asaad al-Shaibani also says that Syria's new constitution will represent all of the country's communities.
ICC seeks answers after Italy frees Libyan war crimes suspect
The Italian government unexpectedly freed Osama Elmasry Njeem because of a legal technicality.