Trump says ‘removing’ National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland
US president backs away from troop deployment to US cities amid legal setbacks, vows return when crime ’begins to soar’.
New Year’s Eve celebrations as the world welcomes 2026
As the world enters 2026, cities celebrate with fireworks, concerts and gatherings across different time zones.
Suicide bomber kills at least one police officer in Syria’s Aleppo
Officials say a ’terrorist’ detonated suicide belt as police protecting New Year’s Eve festivities tried to detain him.
Trump Media company announces plans to award shareholders digital tokens
President Donald Trump, the majority shareholder for Trump Media, has actively championed the growth of cryptocurrency.
White House ‘looking at’ denaturalising Somali Americans for alleged fraud
Trump renews attacks on Somali Americans a day after freezing federal childcare funding to Minnesota over fraud claims.
Sudan lose to Burkina Faso as Algeria win again at AFCON 2025
Burkina Faso book second place in Group E at the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Sudan.
Bulgarians worry over rising prices as country adopts euro
Bulgaria is saying goodbye to the lev and officially adopting the euro, but some citizens worry about higher prices.
Will Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso bloc reshape the Sahel?
A recent summit of The Alliance of Sahel States has raised security and economic hopes for Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.
How is Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill changing US taxes and healthcare in 2026?
Big changes are coming in the new year as healthcare subsidies expire and requirements for food assistance take effect.
Four reasons why Benjamin Netanyahu may not want a Gaza ceasefire to hold
After his trip to the US, Israel’s prime minister returns home in an apparently strong position.