Jan 26 Gunmen in central Mexico kill 11, wound 12 after soccer match, authorities say By Associated Press Salamanca Mayor Cesar Prieto said the attack was part of a “crime wave” in the city and appealed to President Claudia Sheinbaum for help to control the violence. Continue reading
Jan 26 France honors soldiers who died in Afghanistan after Trump's false claim about NATO troops By Associated Press A senior French government official said Monday the memory of the French soldiers who died in Afghanistan should not be tarnished following U.S. President Donald Trump's false assertion that troops from non-U.S. NATO countries avoided the front line during that war. Continue reading
Jan 26 How a purge of China's military leadership could impact the future of Taiwan By E. Eduardo Castillo, Associated Press China says it is investigating the army’s top general for suspected violations of discipline and law. Continue reading
Jan 26 Iran-backed militias in Iraq and Yemen threaten new attacks as U.S. carrier approaches region By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press Yemen's Houthi rebels hinted at resuming attacks on Red Sea shipping. Iraq's Kataib Hezbollah also issued a threat on Sunday, warning of "total war" if Iran is targeted. Continue reading
Jan 26 EU investigates Musk's AI chatbot Grok over sexual deepfakes By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press European Union regulators have opened a formal investigation into Elon Musk's social media platform X after its AI chatbot Grok started producing nonconsensual sexualized deepfake images. Continue reading
Jan 26 ICC judges say former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial By Molly Quell, Associated Press Duterte is facing charges of crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in dozens of killings as part of his so-called war on drugs when in office. Continue reading
Jan 26 Recovery of the last hostage's remains in Gaza opens the way for next phase of ceasefire By Julia Frankel, Samy Magdy, Associated Press Hamas says it now has committed to all terms of the ceasefire's first phase. Continue reading
Jan 25 Zelenskyy says U.S. security agreement for Ukraine is '100% ready' to be signed By Associated Press President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that a U.S. security guarantees document for Ukraine is “100% ready” after two days of talks involving representatives from Ukraine, the U.S. and Russia. Continue reading
Jan 25 Carney says Canada not pursuing free trade deal with China as Trump threatens tariffs By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Sunday his country has no intention of pursuing a free trade deal with China. Continue reading
Jan 25 More bodies recovered from landslide in Indonesia, with many still missing By Associated Press The predawn landslide on the slopes of Mount Burangrang in Indonesia's West Java province on Saturday buried some 34 houses in Pasir Langu village. Continue reading