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Imran Khan’s family says three of the jailed former prime minister’s sisters have been detained in Lahore ahead of a planned protest in Islamabad. Authorities confirmed the detention of one of the sisters, Aleema Khan.
Eighteen people have been arrested in association with the 2021 assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse, according to US officials.
Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ reboot grossed $26.3 million on Friday, with Sony Pictures projecting a $53–$55 million opening weekend. The film, with a $75 million budget, is the highest-grossing debut in the franchise’s history and is the year’s top-reviewed horror release.
Earl Charles Spencer's upcoming book 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister' has already stirred controversy with explosive claims, including an alleged statement by King Charles III that people would 'forget' Diana soon after her death. Buckingham Palace responded swiftly, while Prince Harry reportedly feels vindicated.
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has apologized for calling other airlines 'rapists,' reversing his earlier stance. He acknowledged the term caused 'considerable upset and offence,' according to reports.
B.B. King, one of the most influential blues musicians of the 20th century, died at 89 in his Las Vegas home. Barack Obama called him 'a legend,' and the musician’s legacy continues to shape blues and rock.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has dismissed criticism labeling his government a 'traditional tax and spend socialist government,' according to the BBC.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening the door for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member during her State of the Union address, according to NewsCord.
Mariska Hargitay, 62, won two Emmys for her documentary 'My Mom Jayne' and will host the 78th Emmy Awards, making her the first woman to do so in 15 years.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is positioning Canada as a 'safe harbour' for global investors, offering projects including data centres and pipelines, according to BBC.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is promoting the country as a 'safe harbour' for global investors in uncertain times, according to the BBC. He aims to attract C$1tn in investments over five years.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is gambling on personal relationships with global investors to secure Canada's economic future as tensions with the U.S. escalate, according to the BBC.
Kosovo’s parliament has approved a new government led by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, breaking three months of political deadlock, according to Al Jazeera.
Drinking very hot beverages could triple the risk of oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), according to a large UK-based study published in the International Journal of Cancer.
Elon Musk has criticized Alex Gibney’s four-hour documentary about him as a 'hit piece' and accused the filmmaker of lacking integrity, according to The Guardian and Deadline.
The U.S. conducted an early morning strike in Venezuela on Jan. 3 and captured President Nicolás Maduro, according to USA Today. The same day, the U.S. military killed three people in a strike against a drug-trafficking boat in the Caribbean Sea, as reported by wtop.com.
Nepal is taking action against online abuse targeting flood survivors, with Prime Minister Balendra Shah stating the government will show no leniency to those belittling the victims, according to BBC.
Singapore's prime minister will receive a $1.1 million annual salary increase, making him the highest paid world leader, according to the BBC.
An Egyptian court has sentenced TV presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 others to death for manufacturing and trafficking narcotics, according to reports from Al Jazeera and The Guardian.
Polls suggest a tight presidential race as Brazil marks Independence Day, with current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's lead narrowing against his main rival, Flavio Bolsonaro.
Jamaican delegates have arrived in the UK to hand a slavery reparations petition to King Charles, seeking to address historical injustices, according to The Guardian.
The Lindsay Clancy murder trial faces a potential mistrial after a deadlocked jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict for the seventh day of deliberations. The judge has given the defense one hour to file an emergency appeal before declaring a mistrial, following a contentious dispute over a holdout juror who refuses to apply the law, according to court notes and CNN.
A British woman was found murdered in Florida after connecting with a man on a fetish site, sparking a criminal case that has drawn public attention and is now heading toward a potential death penalty trial. According to Infobae, Sonia Exelby was discovered six days after her last message, in which she wrote, 'My time is up.'
British ministers have hit back after the Argentinian president said 'winds of change' favorable to his country's claim to the Falklands were 'blowing around the world,' according to The Guardian.
The British Museum hosted Peter Thiel, founder of Palantir, for a private viewing of the Bayeux Tapestry, despite concerns over special treatment for someone linked to Jeffrey Epstein. According to The Guardian.
