Donald Trump landed in Washington on Saturday ahead of his inauguration, with the billionaire Republican set to attend a series of events and celebrations before reclaiming the presidency. Trump, who arrived with his wife Melania and other family members at Dulles International Airport, headed to a private event, including a fireworks show, at his golf club …
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A ceasefire in the Gaza war will begin on Sunday morning, mediator Qatar said, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to bring back “all the hostages” held in the Palestinian territory.The truce is intended to end more than 15 months of fighting and devastating bombardment, but in a televised address Saturday evening, the hawkish …
TikTok has pledged to “go dark” in the United States on Sunday, threatening access for 170 million app users without 11th-hour guarantees from the government, as President-elect Donald Trump says he is considering a reprieve — after he takes office.After months of legal tussles, the US Supreme Court on Friday upheld a law that would …
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Lighter winds in the Los Angeles area this weekend brought momentary respite to the thousands of firefighters battling deadly wildfires, but meteorologists said stronger winds would add to “critical fire weather” as soon as Monday.There is “virtually zero chance of rain” over the next week, which is also expected to see a return of the …
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A South Korean court extended the detention of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday over concerns he could destroy evidence linked to his martial law declaration, enraging his supporters who attacked the court building.Hundreds of pro-Yoon protesters smashed windows and broke down doors to enter the court after the decision was announced, chanting the …
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Darwin Nunez struck twice in stoppage time to earn Liverpool a 2-0 win at Brentford and a six-point Premier League lead over Arsenal, who blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against Aston Villa on Saturday.Liverpool looked set to drop points for the third consecutive league game until the much-maligned Uruguayan doubled his tally of …
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A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian capital killed three people on Saturday, Ukrainian leaders said, branding it a “heinous” attack, while Moscow described it as “retaliation”.Ukrainian officials said another three people were killed in Russian strikes elsewhere in the country, and Moscow claimed fresh advances on the ground.Russia frequently targets Kyiv with aerial attacks, …
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A South Korean court issued a warrant early Sunday allowing for the extended detention of the country’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol, as investigators probe his failed martial law bid.Tens of thousands of Yoon’s backers had rallied outside the court on Saturday and scuffled with police as they chanted support for the suspended leader, who …
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Darwin Nunez struck twice in stoppage time to earn Liverpool a 2-0 win at Brentford and open up a seven-point Premier League lead on Saturday after Bournemouth ran riot in a 4-1 win at Newcastle.The Reds looked set to drop points for the third consecutive league game until the much-maligned Uruguayan doubled his tally of …
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Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attended court for the first time on Saturday to fight a request by investigators to extend his detention as they probe his failed martial law bid.Tens of thousands of Yoon’s supporters rallied outside the court and scuffled with police as they chanted support for the suspended leader, who …
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