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Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader
A White House official confirmed that Trump intends to keep the medal, but the Nobel committee says the honour cannot be transferred, shared or revoked.
Trump announces 'board of peace' formed for Gaza
The board's creation comes shortly after the announcement of a 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee, charged with managing the day-to-day governance of post-war Gaza.
Major fire breaks out in slum area of South Korea's Gangnam district
A total of 85 fire trucks were sent to the scene, but officials could not send a helicopter due to haze and fine dust shrouding the city.
NZ vacates embassy in Iran as threat of violence escalates
Human rights groups estimate the death toll has reached over 2500 since protests against the regime began last month, and the US has threatened strikes.
How a daughter's 'puzzle' inspired the Polaroid camera
Edwin Land invented the 'instant photo' camera in response to a question from his three-year-old.
Venezuela's Machado meets Trump for 'positive' talks despite snub
Since toppling Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, Trump has said that Machado doesn't have the support of the oil-rich country's people.
Inside Trump's 'crazy world' of milk bottles, sled dogs and threats
Analysis: Asked how he could trust pledges from an Iranian regime, the US president left on a cliff-hanger.
Trump threatens to invoke centuries-old law as new shooting triggers protests
The Insurrection Act allows the president to deploy soldiers to put down unrest deemed to be an insurrection. It has not been used in more than 30 years.
Four astronauts return to Earth after medical issue forces early ISS exit
The astronauts, part of a mission called Crew-11, splashed down early Thursday morning (local time), and were greeted by the sight of a few dolphins swimming nearby.
Another immigration-related shooting fuels chaos in Minneapolis
Protesters throwing rocks, ice and fireworks clashed with law enforcement agents who fired tear gas and crowd-control munitions late into the night following the shooting.
The US has officially started selling Venezuelan oil
Additional sales of oil are expected in the coming days and weeks.
Four astronauts begin emergency flight back to Earth
A serious medical condition is afflicting one of the astronauts aboard.
Person shot in leg by ICE officers after alleged assault
During the struggle, DHS said two people came out of a nearby apartment and attacked the officer using a snow shovel and a broom handle.
Another crane collapses in Thailand killing two people, police say
The latest incident took place in Samut Sakhon province near the capital Bangkok.
Adelaide festival apologises to author, invites her back next year
Randa Abdel-Fattah says she accepts the apology and would consider the invitation to participate in 2027 "at the appropriate time".
Trump says killings in Iran subsiding as experts warn about military intervention
Some experts and regional diplomats warn that military intervention could backfire by smothering protests.
Germany sends soldiers to Greenland as Trump eyes control
Sweden and Norway have also announced they would send troops to the island.
Simple ways to reduce microplastics around the home
There is little research into the health effects, but if you're nervous here are some tips.
Trump undeterred in quest for Greenland after high-stakes meeting
A meeting top US officials and the foreign ministers of Denmark and Greenland has appeared to do little to quell Trump's ambition of taking over Greenland.
Dozens of ships anchor outside Iran's ports as US tensions rise
Port limits are significant because they run a higher risk of collateral damage in the event of air strikes on nearby infrastructure.