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Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general
The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Republicans.
Messi's father Jorge dies aged 68 after illness
Lionel Messi's father and agent Jorge dies at the age of 68 following a long illness.
Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv
Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.
Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan's Okinawa before bearing down on China
The storm has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured five people on the Japanese island.
As Thailand Gets Known for Mass Shootings, Fresh Pledges to Fix Gun Laws
A rampage at a high school in Thailand on Friday was the latest episode of gun violence in a country that has grappled in recent years with several attacks.
Spain imposes border controls against Italy as row over Ceuta migrant influx intensifies
Italy introduced border controls following an influx of about 78,000 migrants from Morocco into the neighbouring Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
US gifts $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president's first day of office
Abelardo de la Espriella used his maiden speech to promise an "all-out war" on what he calls "narco-terrorism".
NBA forward Clarke's death due to effects of drugs
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke's death was due to the effects of heroin and cocaine, the Los Angeles medical authority reveals.
Italy’s Heat Will Spread to Western Europe Ahead of Solar Eclipse
Red high-temperature warnings remained in effect for much of southern and western Italy through Saturday.
‘I couldn’t breathe’: the deadly health burden of wildfire smoke
<p>Scientists race to untangle complex links between exposure and mortality as fire weather grows more prevalent</p><p>A thousand kilometres from the infernos gorging on northern Ontario’s boreal forests, Erin O’Connor watched the sky above
US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown
<p>Trump ally Abelardo De La Espriella vows to start ‘profound transformation’ of country’s destiny as he is sworn in</p><p>The Trump administration plans to provide $1bn in security assistance to the government of Colombia’s new rightw
Their African Islands Were Set to Be Decolonized. Then the U.S. Bombed Iran.
The inhabitants of the Chagos Islands were expelled by the British 60 years ago. Refugees were anxious to return this year, but their hopes have been caught in a morass of geopolitics.
Whirling Like Dervishes in Turkey, but Open to Everyone
Hundreds of people attended a seven-day retreat in the Turkish countryside seeking transcendence through sema, the spiritual practice of whirling.
The phone book that led us to Assad's spy chief in hiding
How we tracked down "The Spider" who was once one of the most-feared men in Syria.
Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for US or his father's legacy
In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denies any interest in running for office and says his father's cancer has spread.
Spain to introduce temporary border checks on visitors from Italy
<p>Move comes in response to Rome imposing similar measures after mass migration rush to Ceuta</p><p>Spain has announced it will introduce temporary border checks on visitors from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures after a
Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting
Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.
US police officer accused of killing three people in Mexico arrested at border
<p>Chad Eberle of Texas charged over deadly shooting in Saltillo that officials say stemmed from custody dispute</p><p>A <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/texas">Texas</a> police officer has been arrested in <a href="https://www.
Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections
<p>Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and Syrians</p><p>Temporary protected status (TPS) for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals in the United States is set to end after a fed
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.
Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Military Partnership With Colombia to Target Drug Traffickers
The country’s new Trump-endorsed president takes office on Friday. Sweeping plans to target drug traffickers with U.S. help are already underway.
Spanish police arrest 78 people in bust of 'one of largest' smuggling networks
The group moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria, then used the return journey to smuggle migrants and weapons.
Thailand school shooting: eight killed including suspected attacker, police say
<p>Teenager killed his grandparents before opening fire at school near Bangkok, where more than 30 were wounded</p><p>A Thai teenager killed his grandparents before opening fire at his school, where he shot five people dead and took his ow
Colombia on the brink: ELN guerrilla group prepares for return to war
<p>As Abelardo de la Espriella takes office as president vowing a new military offensive, the country’s last leftwing rebels are getting ready to fight back</p><p>As the boat approached the riverbank, camouflaged figures watched from the tr
Boy Kills Grandparents and Then Five Teachers, Thai Authorities Say
A student killed his grandparents before opening fire at his high school and shooting himself, the authorities said. The episode revived a debate about gun laws.
