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Several killed as Iran protests over rising cost of living spread 

01 January 2026

At least five people have been killed as demonstrations over the soaring cost of living in Iran spread to more parts of ...

‘Only sheets to cover us’: Sudan’s displaced face little shelter in Kosti 

01 January 2026

On the outskirts of Kosti, a city in south-central Sudan that has transformed into a giant way station for the desperate...

Israel faces widespread condemnation as NGO ban comes into effect 

01 January 2026

Israel faces mounting global condemnation as a ban on dozens of international aid organisations working to provide life-...

Donald Trump pauses US tariff hike on furniture, cabinets for one year 

01 January 2026

News|Donald Trump United States President Donald Trump has said that he will delay the implementation of tariffs on upho...

Brazil’s Supreme Court rejects Jair Bolsonaro’s request for house arrest 

01 January 2026

The Brazilian Federal Supreme Court has again denied a request from the defence team of former President Jair Bolsonaro ...

Russia claims Ukrainian drone attack killed 24 people in Kherson 

01 January 2026

Russia has accused Ukraine of killing at least 24 people, including a child, in a drone attack on a hotel and cafe where...

Photos: Thousands march in Turkiye in support of Gaza on New Year’s Day 

01 January 2026

Thousands of protesters have marched through the Turkish city of Istanbul in support of Gaza. A similar demonstration al...

Israel looking to reopen Rafah crossing after US pressure: Israeli media 

01 January 2026

News|Gaza Israel is preparing to reopen the Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt in both directions after Pri...

Hundreds of thousands march in Istanbul in solidarity with Gaza 

01 January 2026

Hundreds of thousands of people are marching through Istanbul in a sweeping show of solidarity with Palestinians, condem...

Somaliland denies agreeing to host Israeli bases, resettle Palestinians 

01 January 2026

Somaliland has rejected accusations that it agreed to host Israeli military facilities and resettle displaced Palestinia...