The BBC’s Russia editor Steve Rosenberg analyses why pro-Russian government papers are full of praise for Donald Trump’s desire to…
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Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after two weeks of clashes
President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas.
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‘Europe won’t be blackmailed,’ Danish PM says in wake of Trump Greenland threats
The US president threatens to impose tariffs on countries that oppose his plans to take over the territory.
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Israel pushes back on Trump’s picks for executives on Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical.
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Chile declares ‘state of catastrophe’ as deadly wildfires menace cities
At least 16 people are confirmed dead and 20,000 are evacuated as fires rage in two southern regions.
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Fears Iran’s internet shutdown could lead to ‘extreme digital isolation’
Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity.
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Trump tariff threat over Greenland ‘unacceptable’, European leaders say
The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.
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US judge restricts ICE response to Minneapolis protesters
The legal order comes ahead of planned weekend protests and counter protests in the city amid ongoing immigration enforcement actions.
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Iran supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed during recent protests
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says some deaths were “inhuman” and “savage” but blames the US.
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Ugandan leader extends 40-year rule after winning contested poll
President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.
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