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Oligarchy taking shape in America, says Joe Biden in farewell address

His speech in the Oval Office is the latest in a series of remarks on domestic policy and foreign relations that are intended to cement his legacy

Deal on Chagos Islands won't be finalised until Trump consulted, says UK

The governments of Britain and Mauritius have been negotiating in recent months to complete an agreement to settle the future of the disputed Indian Ocean archipelago

Ceasefire agreement not complete, working on final details, says Netanyahu

Netanyahu's statement comes hours after the United States and Qatar announced the deal, which would pause the devastating 15-month war in Gaza and clear the way for dozens of hostages to go home

South African police announce sudden end of mine rescue operation

South African police said that rescuers would do a final sweep of the mine on Thursday to ensure no more survivors or bodies were underground

Pam Bondi faces tough questioning from Democrats over loyalty to Trump

If confirmed, I will work to restore confidence and integrity to the Department of Justice and each of its components, Bondi will say in her opening statement, according to a copy of her prepared

SpaceX launches two pvt lunar landers towards moon in roundabout journey

The two landers rocketed away in the middle of the night from Nasa's Kennedy Space Centre, the latest in a stream of private spacecraft aiming for the moon

Poland accuses Russia of planning acts of terror against airlines globally

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk accused Russia on Wednesday of planning acts of sabotage worldwide that included acts of air terror against airlines.

At least 78 dead at abandoned South Africa gold mine, toll expected to rise

A specialist mining rescue company has been dropping a small cage thousands of metres (feet) into the mine to retrieve survivors and bodies

JPMorgan posts record profits as major US banks thrive in final qtr of 2024

Wells Fargo also topped profit expectations Wednesday with a nearly 50 per cent jump in net income, with earnings of $ 5.1 billion in the fourth quarter, or $ 1.43 per share

Germany's economy shrinks for second consecutive year in 2024 amid election

The German economy has been battered by external shocks and homegrown problems, including red tape and a shortage of skilled labour, and politicians have been at odds over how to fix it

US inflation likely remained sticky-high last month, threatening rate cuts

The uptick could fuel ongoing concerns among many economists and in financial markets that inflation has gotten stuck above the Fed's 2 per cent target

UK inflation unexpectedly eases in Dec, could reduce pressure in bond mkts

The uptick in the interest rate investors are charging the British government to lend money over 10 years hit a 16-year high in recent days, piling pressure on Treasury chief

Zelenskyy visits Poland as sides reach deal on exhuming Polish victims

The office of Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said early Wednesday he would welcome Zelenskyy in the late morning, and that the two would hold a joint news conference shortly after noon local time

Here's what to know about Trump's attorney general pick Pam Bondi

The former Florida attorney general and corporate lobbyist would be one of the most closely scrutinised members of Trump's Cabinet if she's confirmed to lead the department

Rubio vows to place US interests 'above all else' as Trump's top diplomat

The postwar global order is not just obsolete; it is now a weapon being used against us, Rubio says

Risk of fire tornadoes rises under California's extreme wildfire conditions

National Weather Service warned that the combination of high winds and severely dry conditions have created a particularly dangerous situation in which any new fire could explode in size

Asian stocks mixed ahead of US inflation data that could direct Fed rates

Stocks got a boost from a report showing inflation at the US wholesale level wasn't as high last month as economists expected

Wildfire warnings issued in Southern California as winds rise; LA badly hit

Much of Southern California was under an elevated fire risk, with crews on high alert across a 482-kilometre stretch from San Diego to far north of Los Angeles

Albanese demands Russia explain what happened to Australian prisoner of war

Australian authorities were seeking comment from Russia on reports that the Melbourne school teacher had been killed since he became a prisoner of war

Border crossings in December trend low as Biden administration wraps up

In December, Customs and Border Protection reported 47,300 illegal border crossings -- a slight elevation from November, when it reported 46,612, approaching the lowest level since July 2020