Australian woman charged with filming baby ‘in distress’ and posting on social media to lure donations

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By: Maroosha Muzaffar

15 January 2025 at 23:25

Police say the baby could have become ’gravely ill’ and also possibly died had she stayed in the woman’s care

Cuba starts freeing prisoners a day after the US said it would lift terror designation

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By: Associated Press

15 January 2025 at 23:36

Cuban authorities would release some of them before Biden’s administration ends on Jan. 20, officials said.

Dariel Cruz arrives at his family home in Havana, Cuba after being released from prison on Jan. 15, 2025.

Laida Yelkis Jacinto and Liset Fonseca show off photos of their sons who have been in prison since a July 2021 anti-government protest.

Joe Biden speaks at the White House on Jan. 14, 2025.

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez speaks to the media on Jan. 15, 2025.

The Cuban and American flags fly near the US Embassy on Jan. 15, 2025.

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin launches massive New Glenn rocket on first test flight

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By: Marcia Dunn

15 January 2025 at 23:04

Blue Origin has launched its massive new rocket on its first test flight

UK's Starmer arrives in Kyiv for security talks with Zelenskyy days before Trump is sworn in

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By: Associated Press

15 January 2025 at 22:54

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Ukraine's capital on Thursday with a pledge to help guarantee the country’s security for a century, days before Donald Trump is sworn in as U.S. president

Biden warns 'dangerous' oligarchy taking shape in farewell address

BBC World News

15 January 2025 at 19:11

The outgoing president used his final televised speech from the Oval Office to issue a series of warnings.

Pakistan Airlines ad shows plane flying at Eiffel Tower

BBC World News

15 January 2025 at 21:20

The ad has drawn widespread criticism and Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif has ordered an investigation.

S Korea impeached president arrested after investigators scale walls

BBC World News

15 January 2025 at 06:02

They cut through barbed wires and braved freezing temperatures to reach Yoon, ending a weeks-long standoff.

Biden gives warnings on climate and oligarchy in farewell speech

BBC World News

15 January 2025 at 17:28

The outgoing US president warned against power in the hands of the wealthy, the threat of the tech industry and climate change.

Australian influencer charged with poisoning her baby

BBC World News

15 January 2025 at 20:16

The Queensland woman allegedly raised thousands of dollars by chronicling her child's supposed illness online.

Starmer in Kyiv to pledge more Ukraine support

BBC World News

15 January 2025 at 22:40

The deal is seen as a show of support for Ukraine, days before Donald Trump re-enters the White House.

US firm that accused Adani Group of fraud shuts down

BBC World News

15 January 2025 at 22:14

Nate Anderson, the founder of Hindenburg Research, has announced his decision to disband the company.

Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan out of danger after being stabbed

BBC World News

15 January 2025 at 23:19

Khan was stabbed by an unidentified attacker at his home in the early hours of Thursday.

India successfully conducts historic space-docking test

BBC World News

15 January 2025 at 22:24

India is only the fourth country in the world with such technology after United States, Russia and China.

Georgian opposition leader beaten up, blames governing party members

BBC World News

15 January 2025 at 12:27

Giorgia Gakharia needs hospital treatment in the latest attack on an opposition leader.

Germany to shoot down drones near military sites

BBC World News

15 January 2025 at 07:32

The number of sightings has increased since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, officials say.

From snowy cities to Mexican border - Trump deportations loom

BBC World News

15 January 2025 at 15:50

'Do it the right way' Texas border residents tell migrants, while Chicago neighbourhoods prepare for raids.

Lions on ice - Kenya's foray into ice hockey

BBC World News

15 January 2025 at 07:02

Kenya has become just the fifth African nation to gain membership of the International Ice Hockey Federation, despite having only one ice rink in the country.

Italy’s Meloni to leverage strong ties with Trump — but as president whisperer or Trojan horse?

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By: Giada Zampano

15 January 2025 at 21:09

After forging unexpectedly fond ties with President Biden, Italy’s right-wing Premier Giorgia Meloni is poised to leverage a more natural alliance with incoming President Trump that positions her as a key interlocutor between the U.S. and Europe

Rudy Giuliani to be first witness at trial over whether he keeps Florida home and World Series rings

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By: Larry Neumeister and Michael R. Sisak

15 January 2025 at 21:07

Rudy Giuliani is set to be the first witness at a trial over whether he can keep his Florida condominium and three World Series rings or must turn them over to satisfy a $148 million judgment awarded to two Georgia election workers

As flames linger, talk turns to rebuilding Los Angeles neighborhoods leveled by wildfires

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By: Michael R. Blood and Jaimie Ding

15 January 2025 at 21:02

Heartbroken families, burned-out business owners and beleaguered Los Angeles leaders are beginning to ponder a monumental task: rebuilding what was lost in the Southern California wildfires

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