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New mass kidnapping, initially denied by police, shakes Nigeria

21 January 2026

Under a new deal, government forces would stay out of Hasakeh and Qamishli

Syria army enters Al-Hol camp holding relatives of jihadists: AFP

21 January 2026

Farah Pahlavi, the widow of Iran's last shah, was ousted from Iran with her husband in January 1979 during the popular revolution that brought the Islamic republic to power

Widow of Iran's last shah says 'no turning back' after protests

21 January 2026

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has been placed in an awkward spot by US President Donald Trump's push to take over Greenland from Denmark

NATO chief says 'thoughtful diplomacy' only way to deal with Greenland crisis

21 January 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa

Strengthening reading and numeracy a priority says Ramaphosa

21 January 2026

Russia's interior minister met with top leaders of ally Cuba in Havana in a show of solidarity

Russian minister visits Cuba as Trump ramps up pressure on Havana

21 January 2026

Russell Brand in court on two new rape charges

20 January 2026

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This Country Hates Our Boys: A Checkpoint Podcast with Dr Mzamo Masito (PhD)

20 January 2026

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said he will not change his style of batting in T20 internationals

Suryakumar will not adapt style to find form before T20 World Cup

20 January 2026

Senegal football supporters lined the route of the victory parade while others dashed to find a good vantage point

Dakar delights in Senegal parade honouring AFCON champions

20 January 2026

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