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At least 66 killed and dozens injured in devastating fire at Turkish ski resort
A fire at a ski resort hotel in Turkey has killed at least 66 people, the country’s interior minister has said.
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British and NATO troops readying for potential Russian invasion as thousands move to Europe
Troops have travelled to Romania and Bulgaria to participate in NATO operation Steadfast Dart, which ministers hope will serve as a valuable proving ground for the British Army
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At least 10 dead in Turkish ski resort hotel fire, guests escape using sheets
Two people died jumping from a cliff-top hotel engulfed in flames in Turkey in the early hours of this morning.
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Iran’s Pezeshkian kept waiting for an hour to meet Putin at the Kremlin
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and his delegation were kept waiting for about an hour to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin during his trip to Moscow on Friday, a source told Iran International.
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Spanish PM plans to prohibit Brits from purchasing homes, impacting expats
The Spanish government is planning to ban non-resident Brits from buying homes in the country.
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Kartalkaya fire: At least ten dead in blaze at popular ski resort
The fire broke out at the restaurant of a hotel in the resort of Kartalkaya, northwestern Turkey, and authorities have so far confirmed the deaths of ten tourists.
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Trump plans major foreign aid cuts to safeguard US interests in first executive order
Donald Trump will sign an executive order Monday halting all new foreign aid unless it fits with U.S. strategic goals, according to two incoming senior White House officials.
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Hamas gives Israeli hostages ’gift bags’ with certificates and photos
Emily Damari, 28, Doron Steinbrecher, 31, and Romi Gonen, 24, were released with sick ’memorabilia’ commemorating the nearly 500 days they spent in Hamas internment.
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Iranian pop star Tataloo sentenced to death for blasphemy
Amir Hossein Maghsoudloo’s five-year jail term increased after prosecutor’s objection, according to reports.
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Croatian deputy PM steps down after gun-shooting video surfaces
Josip Dabro apologized for his actions which he called “the result of a moment of thoughtlessness.”
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Gaza ceasefire starts after a three-hour delay and Israeli strikes
Truce in effect as Hamas names hostages to be freed: Romi Gonen, 24, Emily Damari, 28, and Doron Steinbrecher, 31.
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Two Iranian supreme court judges fatally shot
Two senior Iranian judges have been shot dead in an apparent assassination in the country’s supreme court.
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British hostage expected to be among 33 captives released in Gaza deal, with ceasefire starting Sunday
The last remaining British hostage is set to be among the 33 captives freed in the first stage of the ceasefire deal, which is set to come in force on Sunday morning at 8.30am local time.
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Ryanair flight from UK forced to abort landing at last minute over mysterious GPS ‘jamming’ near Nato border with Russia
Thousands of British holiday flights were believed to have been affected by the same technology.
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Supreme Court rules TikTok will be banned in the US starting Sunday
The United States Supreme Court has upheld a ban on TikTok, despite the White House saying the app should be available for Americans.
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NABU investigates massive corruption schemes linked to Volodymyr Skorobahach and Andriy Hmyrin
The NABU is investigating the activities of Volodymyr Skorobahach and Andriy Hmyrin, who orchestrated large-scale corruption schemes, resulting in billions of hryvnias in damages to the state.
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Putin and Iran establish a 20-year defense pact shortly before Trump assumes office
A new alliance has been signed by Russian leader Vladimir Putin with Iran with the partnership including defence coming just three days before Donald Trump is sworn in as US president.
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Ukraine war update: Gravehawk unveiled as new air defense system promised by Starmer
British-Danish platform uses air-to-air missiles, but fired from the ground; another Russian fuel depot burns. What we know on day 1,059.
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Ex-Pakistani PM and cricket captain Imran Khan jailed for 14 years in £200 million corruption case
Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan has been sentenced to 14 years in jail after he was found guilty of corruption.
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Israeli cabinet to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal after Netanyahu announces agreement with Hamas
A ceasefire deal has been agreed and officially signed by representatives for Israel and Hamas in Doha, Benjamin Netanyahu has said, a day after he accused Hamas of backtracking on some of the agreed terms.
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Australian social media influencer faces charges for alleged baby poisoning
An Australian influencer has been charged with poisoning her baby girl to elicit donations and boost online followers.
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British woman dies after ’violent’ skiing accident in the French Alps
Woman, 62, suffered traumatic shock and died shortly after collision with British man, 35, on black run in Les Arcs
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During Keir Starmer’s visit, Putin launches drone bomb attacks on Kyiv
Vladimir Putin timed the latest bombardment on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv for Sir Keir Starmer’s visit.
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How many hostages remain in Gaza following the Hamas-Israel ceasefire?
Families of dozens of hostages trapped under Israel’s bombardments in Gaza are clinging to hope for their return amid a deal meant to end the war.
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Netanyahu accuses Hamas of reneging on Gaza ceasefire deal, causing ’last-minute crisis’
Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that Hamas is reneging on the Gaza ceasefire deal and causing a ‘last-minute crisis.’