Spain declares three days of mourning for victims after deadly high-speed train crash
Rescuers continue to look under the wreckage of twisted train cars to locate victims of the collision.
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Britain considers range of measures to protexts children online, including social media ban
Dozens of Australian east coast beaches closed after four shark attacks in two days
Donald Trump calls UK's Chagos deal with Mauritius to hand over sovereignty a 'great stupidity'
China joins world countries invited to join Trump's Board of Peace
China has been invited to join US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts.
Trump invites EU to Board of Peace, but European officials worried council aims to replace UN
"In the EU, nothing happens quickly. Legal teams and senior officials are carefully reviewing every word in the documents and conditions before any official response," an EU source told Maariv.
World Jewish Congress President Ronald Lauder involved in Trump’s push for Greenland - report
Since Trump’s first term, Lauder has, according to the Guardian, acquired commercial holdings in Greenland. Some analysts see his suggestion to Trump as a way to personally benefit.
Trump confirms Putin was invited to join Gaza Board of Peace initiative
While speaking to reporters, Trump also confirmed he would discuss acquiring Greenland at this week's Davos World Economic Forum.
US believes its personal power matters more than international law, UN chief Guterres says
When confronted with disparaging statements US President Donald Trump made about the UN's effectiveness and purpose, António Guterres admitted that the UN had no leverage to force members to obey.
Italian fashion designer Valentino dead at 93
Valentino ranked alongside Giorgio Armani and Karl Lagerfeld as the last of a leading generation of designers, from an era before fashion became a highly commercial industry.
Zelensky introduces new air defense system for Ukraine after major Russian strikes
Ukraine is still reeling from a wave of Russian strikes earlier this month that knocked out power and heating to thousands of apartment blocks, particularly in the capital Kyiv.
Trump, al-Sharaa discuss preserving Kurdish rights, ongoing IS fight
In a phone call, Trump and Syrian President al-Sharaa discussed preserving Kurdish rights in Syria and ongoing cooperation to combat the Islamic State, following a recent integration deal.
‘Are you an Israeli agent?’: Harris’s vetting process exposes rift over Israel support - analysis
Shapiro’s memoir reveals the intense vetting process for Harris’s VP pick, raising questions about Israel loyalty in the Democratic Party and its impact on his candidacy.
UAE, India expand partnership with new deals on defense, space and energy
The various sectors of importance in the discussion were listed as technology and AI, as well as addressing food security.
