Netanyahu ‘committed’ to Trump’s plan to take over Gaza

Comments suggest Israeli PM will reject Hamas pledge to hand over control of territory to the PA

Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that he is “committed” to Donald Trump’s plan to …

Source: The Guardian

Australian captured by Russia says he feels weak and has a broken arm in unverified online video

Video of Oscar Jenkins uploaded to YouTube dated 17 January and appears aimed to counter death rumours

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Source: The Guardian

US companies falling behind on loans at fastest pace in almost a decade

Experts warn tariffs and stubbornly high interest rates could worsen debt distress in 2025

Source: Financial Times

Israel to remain in 5 'strategic points' in Lebanon despite withdrawal deadline

Israel said on Monday its forces will remain in five strategic points inside Lebanon after Tuesday's deadline for their full withdrawal, an Israel Defence Forces spokesman has said. Lebanon's president …

Source: France 24

KIIT: Nepalese student's death sparks anger at India college

Nepal's government said it was stepping in to help students affected by the death of a Nepalese student at an Indian college. Tensions rose after the administration asked Nepalese students …

Source: Deutsche Welle

Scholz trails conservative CDU/CSU in election polls

Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) believes he can return to office after the February 23 election. But, the conservative CDU/CSU alliance is ahead in the latest ARD Deutschlandtrend poll.

Source: Deutsche Welle

Ukraine: Emergency summit underway in Paris

European Commission chief von der Leyen has said Europe needs an "urgency mindset" on defense as US pursues unilateral talks with Russia. European leaders are meeting to chart a course …

Source: Deutsche Welle

'Mickey 17': Bong Joon-ho offers a black comedy for the Trump era

The Oscar-winning director of "Parasite" returns with an English-language sci-fi film starring Robert Pattinson, with Mark Ruffalo in the role of a narcissistic leader.

Source: Deutsche Welle

South Africa police 'hot on heels' of suspects in gay imam killing

The killing of Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure in the gay Muslim community, has shocked many.

Source: BBC

Argentina president faces impeachment calls over crypto crash

Some have accused Javier Milei of performing a "rug pull" after he promoted a virtual coin on social media.

Source: BBC

Water chlorination levels in US and EU likely increase cancer risk, study finds

Bladder cancer risk increased 33% and colorectal cancer by 15% in using chlorine to disinfect water

Chlorinating drinking water at levels common in the United States and European Union probably …

Source: The Guardian

EU leaders feel left out as U.S. sets the tone for Ukraine-Russia talks

NBC News' Molly Hunter and former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker break down the latest efforts from the Trump administration to end the Ukraine-Russia war as Secretary of State …

Source: NBC News