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Forced leaves start for thousands at USAID under Trump's plan to gut agency
With all but several hundred staffers forced out and funding stopped, the agency has ceased to exist, one official said
 "Forced leaves start for thousands at USAID under Trump's plan to gut agency")
People arrested in Trump's immigration crackdown held in federal prisons
Many detainees are taken to ICE processing centres, privately operated detention facilities or local prisons and jails it contracts with
 "People arrested in Trump's immigration crackdown held in federal prisons")
What is International Criminal Court, how will Trump's sanctions impact it
The order Trump signed Thursday accuses the ICC of illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel
 "What is International Criminal Court, how will Trump's sanctions impact it")
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei warns against Trump negotiations
Iran's supreme leader said Friday that negotiations with America are not intelligent, wise or honourable after President Donald Trump floated nuclear talks with Tehran.
 "Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei warns against Trump negotiations")
Ruben Amorim reveals why things didn't work out with Rashford at Man United
"I couldn't put Marcus to see the way you're supposed to play football and to train the way I see it", Amorim said in quotes published late Thursday.
 "Ruben Amorim reveals why things didn't work out with Rashford at Man United")
Record January transfers in men's football valued at $2.35B with 6000 deals
Fueled by England and Saudi Arabia, clubs spent a record $2.35 billion on international transfer deals in a booming January trading period for men's soccer, FIFA said Friday.
 "Record January transfers in men's football valued at $2.35B with 6000 deals")
SL vs AUS: Steve Smith hits 36th Test century as Australia dominate hosts
Steve Smith hit his 36th century and shared an unbeaten 239-run partnership with Alex Carey as Australia powered to 330-3 at stumps on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Friday.
 "SL vs AUS: Steve Smith hits 36th Test century as Australia dominate hosts")
Search underway in western Alaska as plane with 10 people goes 'missing'
Bering Air Caravan was heading from Unalakleet to Nome with nine passengers and a pilot, according to Alaska's Department of Public Safety
 "Search underway in western Alaska as plane with 10 people goes 'missing'")
US aid cut tests rights groups, independent media from Russia, Belarus
Some Russian organisations said they'll still operate but will cut expenses and possibly plans, adding they knew of others in bigger jeopardy
 "US aid cut tests rights groups, independent media from Russia, Belarus")
Liverpool thrashes Tottenham 4-0 to reach League Cup final vs Newcastle
Mohamed Salah, Dominik Szoboszlai and Virgil van Dijk all struck after the break in a one-sided semifinal second leg.
 "Liverpool thrashes Tottenham 4-0 to reach League Cup final vs Newcastle")
England plans to upgrade training base for its national soccer teams
England is co-hosting Euro 2028 with Ireland, Scotland and Wales when the three-year project is set to be completed.
 "England plans to upgrade training base for its national soccer teams")
Spanish defender Sergio Ramos to resume his illustrious career in Mexico
Eight months after his last competitive match, Spanish defender Sergio Ramos will resume his illustrious career on another continent.
 "Spanish defender Sergio Ramos to resume his illustrious career in Mexico")
Trump admin plans to slash all but fraction of USAID jobs, say officials
The plan would leave fewer than 300 staffers on the job out of what are currently 8,000 direct hires and contractors
 "Trump admin plans to slash all but fraction of USAID jobs, say officials")
Surge in earthquake activity prompts emergency on Greek island of Santorini
Government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis confirmed that multiple emergency services were already mobilized to support the island
 "Surge in earthquake activity prompts emergency on Greek island of Santorini")
Brazil restricts smartphone use in schools amid concern over its impact
Before the federal law, most of Brazil's 26 states - including Rio de Janeiro, Maranhao and Goias - had already passed measures applying some restrictions to phone use in schools
 "Brazil restricts smartphone use in schools amid concern over its impact")
Newly disclosed documents reveal more details of evidence in 9/11 attacks
The summaries of evidence released include Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's own statements over the years, phone records and other documents alleging coordination between him and the hijackers
 "Newly disclosed documents reveal more details of evidence in 9/11 attacks")
Trump's Gaza ownership plan shocks the world but finds support in Israel
Even if Trump disregards international law, it's crucial to remind Israelis that the forced expulsion or transfer of civilians violates international humanitarian law
 "Trump's Gaza ownership plan shocks the world but finds support in Israel")
Future looks dire for UN Palestinian refugee agency amid ban: UNRWA chief
Lazzarini called the loss of US support a challenge, as UNRWA is also likely to face increased pressure from the United States under the new Trump administration
 "Future looks dire for UN Palestinian refugee agency amid ban: UNRWA chief")
Justice dept ends task force aimed at seizing Russian oligarchs' assets
The US government in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election aggressively moved to disrupt propaganda campaigns by Russia, which officials have assessed had a preference for Trump
 "Justice dept ends task force aimed at seizing Russian oligarchs' assets")
Trump blames 'obsolete' air traffic control system for collision near DC
Trump said the US spent billions of dollars trying to renovate an old, broken system instead of investing in a new one
 "Trump blames 'obsolete' air traffic control system for collision near DC")