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Rio Tinto and Glencore Resume Talks on $260 Billion Mega-Merger to Create World’s Largest Mining Firm — Rio Tinto and Glencore have restarted negotiations on a potential $260 billion merger that would combine their mining assets to form the world’s largest mining company. The deal, if…
Rio Tinto and Glencore Resume Talks on $260 Billion Mega-Merger to Create World’s Largest Mining Firm
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January 9, 2026 at 9:03 AM
Rio Tinto and Glencore Resume Talks on $260 Billion Mega-Merger to Create World’s Largest Mining Firm — Rio Tinto and Glencore have restarted negotiations on a potential $260 billion merger that would combine their mining assets to form the world’s largest mining company. The deal, if…
Japan Urges China to Withdraw Export Restrictions on Dual-Use Goods, Warns of Defense Impact — The Japanese government has publicly urged China to rescind sweeping export controls that block shipments of dual-use items Tokyo says are vital to its defense industry. Officials warned the…
Japan Urges China to Withdraw Export Restrictions on Dual-Use Goods, Warns of Defense Impact
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January 9, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Japan Urges China to Withdraw Export Restrictions on Dual-Use Goods, Warns of Defense Impact — The Japanese government has publicly urged China to rescind sweeping export controls that block shipments of dual-use items Tokyo says are vital to its defense industry. Officials warned the…
Border Patrol Shoots Two in Portland, Sparking Large Protests — U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents shot and injured two people in Portland late Thursday, police said. The incidents prompted hundreds to take to the streets in renewed protests against federal immigration enforcement.
Border Patrol Shoots Two in Portland, Sparking Large Protests
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January 9, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Border Patrol Shoots Two in Portland, Sparking Large Protests — U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents shot and injured two people in Portland late Thursday, police said. The incidents prompted hundreds to take to the streets in renewed protests against federal immigration enforcement.
Lebanon Army Says It Has Secured South; Israel Demands Hezbollah Disarm — Lebanon’s army says it has taken control of the country’s southern region amid heightened tensions, while Israel insists Hezbollah must disarm. The move raises risks of further confrontation and draws international…
Lebanon Army Says It Has Secured South; Israel Demands Hezbollah Disarm
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January 9, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Lebanon Army Says It Has Secured South; Israel Demands Hezbollah Disarm — Lebanon’s army says it has taken control of the country’s southern region amid heightened tensions, while Israel insists Hezbollah must disarm. The move raises risks of further confrontation and draws international…
Johnson & Johnson Reaches Deal With U.S. Government to Lower Drug Prices — Johnson & Johnson struck a deal with the U.S. government to lower the prices of its drugs. The agreement signals a major pharmaceutical company negotiation with federal officials aimed at reducing prescription…
Johnson & Johnson Reaches Deal With U.S. Government to Lower Drug Prices
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January 9, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Johnson & Johnson Reaches Deal With U.S. Government to Lower Drug Prices — Johnson & Johnson struck a deal with the U.S. government to lower the prices of its drugs. The agreement signals a major pharmaceutical company negotiation with federal officials aimed at reducing prescription…
Trump Urges Nobel Peace Prize Winner María Corina Machado to Give Him Award During U.S. Visit — President Donald Trump has reiterated a public call for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado to hand her prize to him when she visits the United States next week. The remark…
Trump Urges Nobel Peace Prize Winner María Corina Machado to Give Him Award During U.S. Visit
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January 9, 2026 at 3:02 AM
Trump Urges Nobel Peace Prize Winner María Corina Machado to Give Him Award During U.S. Visit — President Donald Trump has reiterated a public call for 2025 Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado to hand her prize to him when she visits the United States next week. The remark…
Federal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Sparks State-Federal Jurisdiction Clash — A day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a woman in south Minneapolis, federal authorities moved to block state investigators from probing the incident, escalating a legal and…
Federal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Sparks State-Federal Jurisdiction Clash
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January 9, 2026 at 2:02 AM
Federal ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Sparks State-Federal Jurisdiction Clash — A day after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot a woman in south Minneapolis, federal authorities moved to block state investigators from probing the incident, escalating a legal and…
ICE Agent Jonathan Ross Identified as Shooter in Minneapolis Fatality — Federal authorities have identified Jonathan Ross as the ICE agent who shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis during an anti-ICE confrontation. The disclosure has prompted protests and calls for…
ICE Agent Jonathan Ross Identified as Shooter in Minneapolis Fatality
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January 9, 2026 at 1:03 AM
ICE Agent Jonathan Ross Identified as Shooter in Minneapolis Fatality — Federal authorities have identified Jonathan Ross as the ICE agent who shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis during an anti-ICE confrontation. The disclosure has prompted protests and calls for…
NASA to Bring International Space Station Crew Home Early After Medical Issue — NASA plans to return a four-person crew from the International Space Station more than a month ahead of schedule after an unnamed crew member experienced a medical issue. The agency canceled a planned…
NASA to Bring International Space Station Crew Home Early After Medical Issue
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January 9, 2026 at 12:03 AM
NASA to Bring International Space Station Crew Home Early After Medical Issue — NASA plans to return a four-person crew from the International Space Station more than a month ahead of schedule after an unnamed crew member experienced a medical issue. The agency canceled a planned…
Panama Confirms It Revoked Flag Registration of U.S.-Seized Oil Tanker Last Year — Panama says it canceled the flag registration of an oil tanker that was seized by U.S. authorities a year ago. The revocation may affect legal jurisdiction and the vessel’s status as officials and courts…
Panama Confirms It Revoked Flag Registration of U.S.-Seized Oil Tanker Last Year
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January 8, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Panama Confirms It Revoked Flag Registration of U.S.-Seized Oil Tanker Last Year — Panama says it canceled the flag registration of an oil tanker that was seized by U.S. authorities a year ago. The revocation may affect legal jurisdiction and the vessel’s status as officials and courts…
Russia Condemns U.S. Seizure of Oil Tanker, Warns of Rising Tensions — Russia sharply criticized the U.S. for seizing an oil tanker, calling the action illegitimate and warning it could escalate geopolitical tensions. Moscow said the move risks worsening relations and signaled potential…
Russia Condemns U.S. Seizure of Oil Tanker, Warns of Rising Tensions
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January 8, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Russia Condemns U.S. Seizure of Oil Tanker, Warns of Rising Tensions — Russia sharply criticized the U.S. for seizing an oil tanker, calling the action illegitimate and warning it could escalate geopolitical tensions. Moscow said the move risks worsening relations and signaled potential…
Senate to Vote on Limiting President Trump’s Authority to Use Force Against Venezuela — Senate leaders have agreed to bring a resolution to the floor that would constrain President Trump’s ability to order military action in Venezuela. The move signals bipartisan concern in Congress over…
Senate to Vote on Limiting President Trump’s Authority to Use Force Against Venezuela
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January 8, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Senate to Vote on Limiting President Trump’s Authority to Use Force Against Venezuela — Senate leaders have agreed to bring a resolution to the floor that would constrain President Trump’s ability to order military action in Venezuela. The move signals bipartisan concern in Congress over…
Google and Character.AI Settle Lawsuits Alleging Chatbots Contributed to Teen Suicides — Google and AI startup Character.AI reached settlements with families who sued after alleging chatbot interactions harmed minors and contributed to teen suicides. The resolutions close multiple cases…
Google and Character.AI Settle Lawsuits Alleging Chatbots Contributed to Teen Suicides
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January 8, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Google and Character.AI Settle Lawsuits Alleging Chatbots Contributed to Teen Suicides — Google and AI startup Character.AI reached settlements with families who sued after alleging chatbot interactions harmed minors and contributed to teen suicides. The resolutions close multiple cases…
Tech Companies Promote AI Devices as New Platform; Some App Developers Refuse Agent Intermediaries — Major technology firms are positioning AI-enabled devices as the next dominant platform for software and services, promising new user experiences and integrations. Several app developers…
Tech Companies Promote AI Devices as New Platform; Some App Developers Refuse Agent Intermediaries
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January 8, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Tech Companies Promote AI Devices as New Platform; Some App Developers Refuse Agent Intermediaries — Major technology firms are positioning AI-enabled devices as the next dominant platform for software and services, promising new user experiences and integrations. Several app developers…
Widow of Minneapolis Shooting Victim Identified as Handyman; Emotional Video Circulates — The woman filmed sobbing 'it’s my fault' after her partner Renee Nicole Good was killed by an ICE agent has been identified and reported to work as a handyman. The revelation has intensified public…
Widow of Minneapolis Shooting Victim Identified as Handyman; Emotional Video Circulates
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January 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Widow of Minneapolis Shooting Victim Identified as Handyman; Emotional Video Circulates — The woman filmed sobbing 'it’s my fault' after her partner Renee Nicole Good was killed by an ICE agent has been identified and reported to work as a handyman. The revelation has intensified public…
Trump Law Forces States to Decide on Medicaid, SNAP and Taxes in 2026 — States must make major policy choices in 2026 after President Trump signed a sweeping law last year that alters funding and rules for Medicaid, SNAP and tax programs. Governors and state legislatures will weigh new…
Trump Law Forces States to Decide on Medicaid, SNAP and Taxes in 2026
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January 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Trump Law Forces States to Decide on Medicaid, SNAP and Taxes in 2026 — States must make major policy choices in 2026 after President Trump signed a sweeping law last year that alters funding and rules for Medicaid, SNAP and tax programs. Governors and state legislatures will weigh new…
U.S. Arrests Venezuelan Leader Nicolás Maduro on Narco-Terrorism and Drug-Trafficking Charges — United States law enforcement arrested Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on Saturday on federal narco-terrorism and drug-trafficking charges. The high-profile detention significantly escalates…
U.S. Arrests Venezuelan Leader Nicolás Maduro on Narco-Terrorism and Drug-Trafficking Charges
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January 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
U.S. Arrests Venezuelan Leader Nicolás Maduro on Narco-Terrorism and Drug-Trafficking Charges — United States law enforcement arrested Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro on Saturday on federal narco-terrorism and drug-trafficking charges. The high-profile detention significantly escalates…
Iranians Escalate Anti-Government Protests After Call from Exiled Crown Prince — Anti-government demonstrations in Iran have intensified after Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urged citizens to chant together against the country’s leadership. Protesters are publicly denouncing economic…
Iranians Escalate Anti-Government Protests After Call from Exiled Crown Prince
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January 8, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Iranians Escalate Anti-Government Protests After Call from Exiled Crown Prince — Anti-government demonstrations in Iran have intensified after Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urged citizens to chant together against the country’s leadership. Protesters are publicly denouncing economic…
President Trump Says U.S. Could Run Venezuela for Years — President Trump told reporters the United States could be in control of Venezuelan affairs, including its oil assets, for an extended period. His remarks have prompted debate over U.S. intentions in Venezuela and raised questions…
President Trump Says U.S. Could Run Venezuela for Years
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January 8, 2026 at 2:02 PM
President Trump Says U.S. Could Run Venezuela for Years — President Trump told reporters the United States could be in control of Venezuelan affairs, including its oil assets, for an extended period. His remarks have prompted debate over U.S. intentions in Venezuela and raised questions…
ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Minneapolis Woman During Immigration Operation, Sparks Protests — An ICE agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis during an immigration raid, and video of the encounter has ignited large protests and calls for accountability. City officials,…
ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Minneapolis Woman During Immigration Operation, Sparks Protests
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January 8, 2026 at 1:03 PM
ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Minneapolis Woman During Immigration Operation, Sparks Protests — An ICE agent shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis during an immigration raid, and video of the encounter has ignited large protests and calls for accountability. City officials,…
Russia Says Foreign Troops in Ukraine Would Be 'Legitimate Targets' After UK, France Pledges — Moscow warned that any Western forces deployed to Ukraine following recent pledges by the U.K. and France to station troops after a ceasefire would be treated as legitimate military targets.…
Russia Says Foreign Troops in Ukraine Would Be 'Legitimate Targets' After UK, France Pledges
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January 8, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Russia Says Foreign Troops in Ukraine Would Be 'Legitimate Targets' After UK, France Pledges — Moscow warned that any Western forces deployed to Ukraine following recent pledges by the U.K. and France to station troops after a ceasefire would be treated as legitimate military targets.…
Arctic Blast Kills Six Across Europe as Temperatures Plunge to −33°C — A powerful Arctic cold snap swept across parts of Europe, killing six people and sending temperatures down to about −33°C in some areas. Authorities reported widespread disruptions to travel and services as emergency…
Arctic Blast Kills Six Across Europe as Temperatures Plunge to −33°C
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January 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Arctic Blast Kills Six Across Europe as Temperatures Plunge to −33°C — A powerful Arctic cold snap swept across parts of Europe, killing six people and sending temperatures down to about −33°C in some areas. Authorities reported widespread disruptions to travel and services as emergency…
Cambodia Extradites Prince Group Chair Chen Zhi to China Over Online Scam Allegations — Cambodian authorities have arrested and extradited Chen Zhi, the chair of the Prince Group, to China amid accusations tied to large-scale online job and romance scams. The move marks a regional…
Cambodia Extradites Prince Group Chair Chen Zhi to China Over Online Scam Allegations
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January 8, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Cambodia Extradites Prince Group Chair Chen Zhi to China Over Online Scam Allegations — Cambodian authorities have arrested and extradited Chen Zhi, the chair of the Prince Group, to China amid accusations tied to large-scale online job and romance scams. The move marks a regional…
Venezuelan Official Claims U.S. Attack on Caracas Killed at Least 100 — A Venezuelan official said at least 100 people died following what he described as a U.S. attack on Caracas, reporting the first official death toll days after the incident. The claim has intensified regional…
Venezuelan Official Claims U.S. Attack on Caracas Killed at Least 100
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January 8, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Venezuelan Official Claims U.S. Attack on Caracas Killed at Least 100 — A Venezuelan official said at least 100 people died following what he described as a U.S. attack on Caracas, reporting the first official death toll days after the incident. The claim has intensified regional…
President Trump Announces U.S. Withdrawal From 66 International and U.N. Entities — President Donald Trump announced that the United States will withdraw from 66 international and United Nations entities, a sweeping rollback of U.S. participation in multilateral organizations. The move…
President Trump Announces U.S. Withdrawal From 66 International and U.N. Entities
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January 8, 2026 at 8:02 AM
President Trump Announces U.S. Withdrawal From 66 International and U.N. Entities — President Donald Trump announced that the United States will withdraw from 66 international and United Nations entities, a sweeping rollback of U.S. participation in multilateral organizations. The move…