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- Politics
Waitangi Day: Māori pivot to community building as New Zealand protests subside
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Waitangi Day celebrations took on a noticeably subdued tone this year, as sparse attendance at political events marked a sharp shift from the mass protests that defined recent commemorations.…
- US
Mother of journalist Savannah Guthrie reported missing; police have no suspects
TUCSON, Ariz. — Authorities are searching for the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie after she vanished from her Tucson home early Sunday morning in what investigators believe was a kidnapping.…
- Culture
Lamine Yamal ditches social media to focus on football over online noise
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has deleted all non-football related posts from his Instagram account, signaling a shift in focus as he maintains peak professional form.…
- Health
UK health system sounds alarm as hospitals nationwide reach breaking point
A British hospital system is seeking emergency assistance from across the country as it grapples with "serious strain" that has pushed its facilities to the brink.…
- Tech
Google to Expand AirDrop-Style File Sharing to More Android Phones in 2026
TAIPEI — Google will expand its cross-platform file-sharing capabilities to the broader Android ecosystem in 2026, allowing more devices to interact directly with Apple’s AirDrop.…
- World
Gaza conflict creates 'new reality' in Middle East, says Al Jazeera chairman
HANOI — A "new reality" has taken hold in the Middle East following Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip, Al Jazeera Board Chairman Sheikh Hamad Bin Thamer Al Thani said during the opening of the Al Jazeera Forum.…
- US
Minneapolis tensions rise as federal agents kill third person in a month
MINNEAPOLIS — Federal immigration agents shot and killed a 37-year-old nurse on Saturday, marking the third time federal forces have opened fire in the area this month. The death of Alex Pretti on Jan.…
- Culture
Barcelona hosts Mallorca at Camp Nou seeking to protect La Liga lead
BARCELONA, Spain — League leaders FC Barcelona will host CA Mallorca on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, as the Catalan giants look to solidify their position at the top of the La Liga standings.…
- World
Azerbaijan protests to Russia over comments on disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region
BAKU, Azerbaijan — Azerbaijan filed a formal protest with Russia on Friday after a Russian lawmaker condemned the sentencing of 13 ethnic Armenians who previously held high-ranking positions in the former breakaway regio…
- World
Trump sparks backlash with video targeting Obamas; White House slams ‘fake outrage’
President Donald Trump is facing intense criticism after posting a video on Truth Social that depicts former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as monkeys.…
- Politics
Trump sparks backlash for sharing AI video mocking the Obamas as apes
Donald Trump shared a racist, AI-generated video on his Truth Social account late Thursday that depicts former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.…
- Business
Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to lead Fed, sparking central bank independence debate
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to serve as Chairman of the Federal Reserve, a move that signals a potential overhaul of the world’s most influential central bank.…
- Tech
Spotify unveils Page Match feature to sync physical books and audiobooks
Spotify has partnered with Bookshop.org to allow users in the United States and United Kingdom to purchase physical books from independent bookstores directly through its app, the company announced.…
- Culture
Record 2026 World Cup ticket demand as Houston prepares to host seven matches
FIFA has received a record-breaking 500 million ticket requests for the upcoming World Cup, marking unprecedented global interest in the tournament.…
- Vietnam
Coffee consumption linked to lower stroke risk and longer life, study finds
Proper coffee consumption may lower the risk of strokes and heart attacks while potentially extending human life expectancy, according to recently published health data.…
- Politics
US and Taiwan test new attack drones to counter China
TAIPEI – U.S. defense contractor Kratos Defense and the Taiwanese military have successfully tested a new jet-powered attack drone, a move intended to rapidly expand the island’s ability to deploy large numbers of low-co…
- Houston
Houston's budget deficit widens after city underestimates overtime pay costs
HOUSTON — Houston is facing a growing budget deficit because the city consistently underestimates how much it spends on employee overtime, according to a report from the city’s financial controller.…
- US
Last US-Russia nuclear pact expires, fueling fears of a new arms race
WASHINGTON (AP) — The last remaining nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia expired Thursday, ending a decade-long framework that limited the world’s two largest nuclear arsenals.…
- Business
Eddie Bauer to file for bankruptcy and close its North American stores
Outdoor apparel retailer Eddie Bauer is expected to shutter its North American stores as its retail operator prepares to file for bankruptcy protection.…
- Culture
Pochettino weighs striker options as race to lead USMNT World Cup attack intensifies
U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino is facing a critical selection dilemma at striker as the World Cup approaches.…
- Politics
Trump Administration Taps Palantir AI to Scrutinize Federal Diversity and Gender Programs
WASHINGTON – The Department of Health and Human Services has deployed artificial intelligence software from Palantir to screen grant applications and job postings for compliance with President Donald Trump’s executive or…
- Health
Caltech and USC 3D imaging breakthrough set to revolutionize cancer detection
Researchers at Caltech and the University of Southern California have developed a new medical imaging technique capable of producing rapid, 3D color images of human tissue.…
- US
New Jersey primary serves as key test for progressive and moderate Democrats
New Jersey voters head to the polls Tuesday for a special congressional primary to fill the seat vacated by Mikie Sherrill following her election as governor.…
- World
Saudi Arabia shuts 74 private schools over safety violations and licensing issues
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabian authorities have revoked the operating licenses of 74 private schools across the kingdom following a series of regulatory and safety violations.…
- Politics
Coupang data breach escalates into trade dispute between US and South Korea
SEOUL, South Korea — U.S.-listed e-commerce giant Coupang confirmed a new data breach affecting 165,000 users, an incident a South Korean official says has strained the country’s alliance with the United States.…