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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

China, Japan see fresh diplomatic, economic tensions as bumpy week ends

On Thursday night, the Chinese embassy in Japan said it had rejected a petition from Japan's Foreign Ministry to retract the new export controls on dual-use items

Israeli strikes kill 13 in Gaza as Trump likely to announce Board of Peace

The phased ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains in its initial stage as efforts continue to recover the remains of the final hostage in Gaza

Syria announces ceasefire after days of clashes with Kurdish fighters

The statement said the ceasefire was effective at 3 am in the neighbourhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud, Achrafieh and Bani Zaid and gave armed groups six hours to leave the area

Outrage in Minneapolis after ICE officer fatally shoots Renee Good

Hundreds of people protesting the shooting of Renee Good marched in freezing rain at night down one of Minneapolis' major thoroughfares

At least 3 killed, 16 injured in overnight Russian drone attack on Ukraine

Russia also struck critical infrastructure in the western city of Lviv using an unidentified ballistic missile, said Mayor Andriy Sadoviy

Russia harshly condemns US seizure of oil tanker, warns of rise in tensions

While the Russian president has avoided any criticism of Trump, the seizure of the tanker by the US military represents a new challenge for the Kremlin

Nasa cuts space station mission short after astronaut's medical issue

The space agency did not identify the astronaut or the medical issue, citing patient privacy