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London police arrest 86 after protest breaches Wormwood Scrubs prison grounds
UK police said 86 people were arrested on suspicion of aggravated trespass after supporters of a Palestine Action-linked activist on hunger strike entered the grounds of HMP Wormwood Scrubs. Authorities said the group refused to leave when directed and that some reached a staff-entrance area, though they did not pass security.
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Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill two as ceasefire strains and withdrawals lag
Israel launched air strikes across Lebanon, killing two people, in what Lebanese officials and regional observers describe as another test of a fragile ceasefire that began in November 2024. The attacks, reported in multiple locations including southern villages near Tyre and areas in the Bekaa Valley, come as disputes continue over disarmament, enforcement and the timeline for restoring civilian life in border regions.
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Iran-aligned militias in Iraq and Yemen threaten new attacks as U.S. carrier arrives in the region
Iran-backed groups in Iraq and Yemen signaled possible new strikes as a U.S. aircraft carrier reached the Middle East amid heightened tensions. The threats come as the U.S. warns Iran over its crackdown on unrest at home and as regional proxy networks weigh their next moves.
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Ethiopia declares its first Marburg outbreak over after 42 days with no new cases
Ethiopia said it has ended its first Marburg virus outbreak after completing the standard 42-day period without new confirmed cases. The outbreak began in November 2025 in the country’s south and resulted in confirmed cases, deaths, and infections among health workers, with international support focused on surveillance and containment.
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UK police arrest dozens at London jail protest calling for release of Palestine Action prisoners
British police arrested at least 86 protesters outside a London prison during a demonstration demanding the release of Palestine Action prisoners, including a young activist who reportedly resumed a hunger strike. The gathering focused on the group’s designation and ongoing cases, while officers moved in to detain participants as the crowd pressed its demands.
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UK police arrest dozens outside London jail amid protest over Palestine Action prisoners
British police arrested scores of protesters outside a London jail as demonstrators demanded the release of Palestine Action-linked prisoners, including a 22-year-old activist who has resumed a hunger strike. The arrests add to wider tensions in Britain around protest policing and the government’s terrorism-law designations.
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NATO’s Mark Rutte warns Europe cannot defend itself without the U.S. as talks on Ukraine remain sensitive
At a European Parliament hearing, NATO’s secretary general argued that U.S. military backing remains essential for Europe’s security and urged allies to move quickly on air-defense support for Ukraine while negotiations over territory continue.
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UK police arrest 86 after protesters breach Wormwood Scrubs prison grounds backing hunger striker
Police in London arrested 86 people after protesters supporting a Palestine Action-linked detainee on hunger strike entered prison grounds at Wormwood Scrubs, prompting accusations of aggravated trespass and renewed debate over protest policing and prison security.
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World Economic Forum wraps Davos meeting amid strained alliances and focus on growth, innovation
Leaders and executives concluded the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos after days of debate over security tensions and economic priorities, including how governments and businesses plan to pursue growth, invest in people, and deploy technology responsibly.
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Saudi Arabia postpones the 2029 Asian Winter Games planned for NEOM’s Trojena project
Saudi Arabia and the Olympic Council of Asia agreed to postpone the 2029 Asian Winter Games, which were due to be staged at Trojena, the planned mountain resort inside the NEOM megaproject. The announcement renews questions about cost, timelines and the practicality of hosting snow-dependent sports in an arid environment.
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Davos wrap: leaders close out World Economic Forum amid heightened geopolitical tensions
The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos ended after days of speeches and side meetings shaped by global economic uncertainty and geopolitical friction. The conference agenda focused on cooperation, growth, investing in people, responsible innovation, and climate-linked prosperity as leaders and executives traded messages on the world’s near-term risks.
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Ukraine-Russia-U.S. trilateral talks open in Abu Dhabi amid territorial disputes and energy strains
Ukraine, Russia and the United States began weekend talks in Abu Dhabi, with territorial demands and the wider war’s economic and humanitarian pressures central to the agenda.