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Could mosquitoes deliver vaccines against malaria?
Scientists have engineered the pests to provide enhanced immunity to the disease they transmit, according to new study.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,031
Here are the key developments on the 1,031st day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
‘Trapped inside’: The children suffocating in the smog of Lahore
Air pollution has become a major problem in Pakistan and it is children who are paying the price.
Last-minute budget bill to prevent US government shutdown prevails in House
The bill now goes to the Senate where it is expected to pass with only hours remaining before an expected shutdown.
Starbucks workers’ union goes on strike in US cities
Workers complain of inadequate wages as inflation soars, and promise to escalate the strike.
At least two dead as car slams into crowded Christmas market in Germany
The driver involved in the ramming has been taken into custody, with officials calling the incident an attack.
Erdogan urges end of foreign support for Kurdish fighters in Syria
Turkish president compares Kurdish YPG fighters to ISIL and says neither group has a future in Syria.
What are the implications of Israel’s attacks on Yemen?
Houthi forces carry out attacks on Israel since start of its war on Gaza.
Israeli forces fire at Syrian protesters in Deraa, wounding one
Demonstrators demand an end to Israeli military presence in border town in southern governorate.
US Congress debates last-minute spending bill to avert government shutdown
Nonessential government functions are expected to shutter on Saturday unless a government spending bill can be passed.
Elon Musk backs Germany’s far-right AfD before elections
Germans expected to vote on February 23 after centre-left coalition government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz collapses.
Thousands of Syrians celebrate new government in Umayyad Square
Thousands of Syrians, many newly returned to the country after the fall of Assad, celebrated in Umayyad Square.
US consumer watchdog sues big banks over ‘widespread’ fraud on Zelle app
Customers of banks named in lawsuit lose more than $870m over seven years since Zelle was introduced, watchdog says.
US charges IRGC officer with killing of American citizen in Iraq
US says Mohammad Reza Nouri orchestrated the killing of Stephen Troell in 2022 as revenge for Qassem Soleimani.
Israeli settlers defaced a mosque and set it on fire
Israeli settlers broke into the Bar al-Walidain mosque, defacing it with hateful slogans and setting it on fire.
UNRWA chief slams Sweden’s ‘disappointing’ decision to end funding
Stockholm says decision comes in response to Israel's plan to ban the UN agency starting in late January.
Russia targets Ukrainian capital with missile salvo
Russia reportedly used hypersonic missiles in a rush-hour attack on Kyiv.
Canada’s Trudeau reshuffles cabinet amid persistent pressure to resign
Shakeup comes as Canadian prime minister is mulling his future as Liberal Party leader after top minister's resignation.
Aston Villa vs Man City: EPL preview, team news, how to follow, stream
Man City manager Pep Guardiola says he will not seek to rebuild his struggling squad in the January transfer window.
More than 700 killed in siege of Sudan’s el-Fasher, UN says
UN report finds at least 782 civilians killed since May 'amid regular and intensive shelling' of the North Darfur city.