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Anti-ICE protests spread across US after shootings in Minneapolis, portland

The Minneapolis gathering on Saturday was one of hundreds of protests planned in towns and cities across the country over the weekend

Trump signs executive order meant to protect money from Venezuelan oil

The order comes amid caution from top oil company executives that the tumult and instability in Venezuela could make the country less attractive for private investment and rebuilding

US launches retaliatory strikes against ISIS in Syria after deadly ambush

The large-scale strikes, conducted by the US alongside partner forces, occurred around 12:30 pm ET, according to US Central Command

Supporters of UAE-backed separatists rally in south Yemen as tensions rise

Armed groups loyal to the STC were seen securing the protest area, according to an Associated Press journalist in Khor Maksar

Trump proposes 1-year, 10% cap on credit card rates, banks push back

Strong opposition is certain from Wall Street and the credit card companies, which donated heavily to his 2024 campaign and to support his second-term agenda

Mass blackout in Iran as government severs internet services amid protests

Iran severed the internet connections and telephone lines that connect its people to the vast diaspora in the United States, Europe and elsewhere

Six killed in Mississippi shootings, suspect held in custody after attacks

Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott said in a Facebook post that multiple innocent lives' were lost 'due to violence in the town of West Point, near the Alabama border

Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil depot as Moscow fires hypersonic missile

A Ukrainian drone strike sparked a fire at an oil depot in Russia's southern Volgograd region, regional authorities said on Saturday.

Syrian forces enter Aleppo area after days of clashes with Kurdish fighters

Since the early hours, Syrian security forces were sweeping the neighbourhood after calling on residents to stay home for their own safety

Greenland leaders firmly reject Trump's push for US control of island

We don't want to be Americans, we don't want to be Danes, we want to be Greenlanders, Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen and four party leaders said in a statement Friday night

North Korea accuses South of drone intrusions, vows strong retaliation

South Korea quickly denied the accusation. But the development is likely to further dim prospects for efforts by South Korea's liberal government to restore ties with North Korea

Senegal see off resilient 10-man Mali to advance into AFCON semifinals

The 2021 champion awaits the winner between Ivory Coast and Egypt in the first semifinal, also in Tangier, on Wednesday

Nigeria face Algeria amid unpaid bonus claims and Osimhen dispute at AFCON

Nigeria coach Ric Chelle would not comment on the reports on Friday, when he said such questions need to be directed to the Nigeria Football Federation

Frankfurt, Dortmund settle for draw in pulsating Bundesliga New Year clash

The first league match of 2026 was a riveting advert for German football, but both sides will rue their inability to hold a lead

Wrexham stun Nottingham Forest on penalties to reach FA Cup fourth round

Championship club Wrexham knocked out Premier League side Nottingham Forest 4-3 on penalties after a thrilling match ended 3-3 after 90 minutes and extra time

Sabalenka marches into Brisbane International final with win over Muchova

Sabalenka, the defending Brisbane champion, clinched the semifinal at Pat Rafter Arena on her fourth match point

US sends delegation to Venezuela to restore ties after Maduro's capture

Venezuela's government acknowledged the delegation's presence in Venezuela and announced that it will send a delegation to the US but it did not say when

Vivek Ramaswamy's family bodyguard arrested on charges of drug trafficking

Justin Salsburey, 43, of Bellefontaine, and his wife, Ruthann Rankin, were each charged late last month with conspiracy and possession with the intent to distribute narcotics

China, Russia, Iran warships arrive in SA waters for a week of naval drills

The Iranian navy was taking part in the drills while protests grow back home against the Islamic Republic's leadership

Trump meets oil executives at White House, seeks investment in Venezuela

Large US oil companies have so far largely refrained from affirming investments in Venezuela as contracts and guarantees need to be in place