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Congresswoman presses Pam Bondi to apologise to Epstein victims

US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi to apologise to Jeffrey Epstein victims. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Sva3UF5

Zimbabwe cabinet approves plan to extend Mnangagwa’s rule till 2030

President Mnangagwa, 83, ⁠is currently meant to step down in 2028 after serving two five-year terms. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/igPRfsB

Thailand’s PM Anutin claims victory in general election

Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party, led by PM Anutin Charnvirakul, won the largest share of seats in the general election. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/m02Ysoj

Iranian Nobel Laureate Gets Second Prison Sentence and Ends Hunger Strike

The activist Narges Mohammadi was sentenced to another seven years, bringing the total she must serve to 17 years, her foundation said. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/3gRGuFi

Building collapse in northern Lebanon kills at least six people

Abdel Hamid Karimeh says seven people injured as rescue teams search for people trapped under rubble. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BdmL5XG

Ethiopia demands Eritrea ‘immediately withdraw’ troops from its territory

In recent months, Addis Ababa has accused Eritrea of supporting rebel fighters on Ethiopian soil. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bMTSNfG

‘Non-negotiable’: Iran says missiles off the table in talks with the US

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says discussions will remain focused on nuclear issue, not missile programme. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kcqM8xi

Chris Hedges on decline of the American empire

Journalist Chris Hedges speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s first year and the future of US democracy. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3wm4hn5

Italy says cannot join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ because of constitution

Under constitution Italy cannot join because power would be wielded by one leader standing above other members. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/aOiYM6u

Iranian FM says indirect talks with US were a ‘good start’

Iran’s foreign minister said indirect talks with the US were a “good start" despite massive mistrust. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/giw98It

US treasury secretary declines to rule out future Federal Reserve lawsuits

Scott Bessent used a Senate appearance to defend President Donald Trump's campaign to slash interest and raise tariffs. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/i9LQgns

How We Know Iran Crushed Protests with Lethal Force

The New York Times collected and analyzed hundreds of videos of a crackdown on anti-government protests that Iranians shared despite an internet blackout. Sanjana Varghese explains how the Visual Investigations team at The Times verified them. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/wiBHVR5

Germany’s Merz warns of potential escalation as US, Iran prepare for talks

Friedrich Merz said concerns about a further escalation with Iran have dominated his trip to the Gulf region. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/N5VyQnR

US announces proposed critical mineral trading bloc

The aim of the group is to challenge China’s stronghold on the globe’s rare earth mining. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/6eqAswv

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former leader, killed in Libya

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi had been considered the number two in Libya before the 2011 death of his father, Muammar Gaddafi. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/joCy0eq

U.S. Fighter Jet Shoots Down Iranian Drone Amid Heightened Tensions

A U.S. fighter jet shot down the Iranian drone after it “unnecessarily maneuvered” toward the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/LjrU8qz

Will Hezbollah continue to avoid responding to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon?

Analysts suggest Hezbollah will act only under extreme circumstances or if Iran faces existential regional threats. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dGNo0t3

Trump Announces Initial Trade Deal With India, Cutting Tariffs to 18%

The agreement was short on details, but President Trump said India had promised to stop buying Russian oil and would buy more U.S. products for a reduction on tariffs. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/UyJavw6

Italy adds a 2-euro ticket to get closer to Trevi Fountain

It will now cost visitors two euros ($2.36) to get close enough to the Trevi Fountain to toss more coins into it. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qCmbQ1t

Gaza patients in limbo amid Israel’s ‘pilot reopening’ of Rafah crossing

The Rafah crossing’s pilot opening begins amid confusion as Gaza’s patients face unclear criteria, limited travel slots. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rOv0tKf

Gaza’s daily nightmare vs US talk of AI-driven smart cities

Why are Gazans living in misery, with daily Israeli bombings, as the US promises ‘peace, stability and opportunity’? via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/V5pY1ic

Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Sector, Killing 12 Miners

The attack comes during a winter freeze and despite efforts by President Trump and others to get the two countries to negotiate a truce. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/fHikxW3

Death toll from Swiss New Year Alpine bar fire increases to 41

The latest victim succumbing to injuries was an 18-year-old Swiss national. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/3VRxeOJ

Peter Kornbluh: Is Trump pushing a new imperialism in Latin America?

Peter Kornbluh speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s abduction of Venezuela’s president and fallout for Latin America. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nZckpNw

US envoy Witkoff says Ukraine talks with Russia ‘productive’

The talks come just a day before a second round of US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/qDB93et