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US government shuts down but quick resolution expected
The US government entered a partial shutdown Saturday as a midnight funding deadline passed without Congress approving a 2026 budget, though disruption was expected to be limited with the House set to move early next week to ratify a Senate-backed deal.
Online foes Trump, Petro set for White House face-to-face
Colombia abruptly agreed to accept US deportation flights on Friday, an olive branch days before the countries' dueling presidents meet face-to-face for the first time, at the White House.
US Senate passes deal expected to shorten shutdown
US senators on Friday approved a last-minute deal backed by President Donald Trump to avert the worst impacts of an imminent government shutdown, after Democratic anger over the killing of two protesters by immigration agents derailed funding talks.
'Misrepresent reality': AI-altered shooting image surfaces in US Senate
An AI-enhanced image depicting the moments before immigration agents shot an American nurse ricocheted across the internet -- and also made its way onto the hallowed floor of the US Senate.
Thousands rally in Minneapolis as immigration anger boils
Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Minneapolis on Friday in the latest show of anger over President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, as a prominent US journalist was charged over his coverage of protests in the northern city.
Guterres warns UN risks 'imminent financial collapse'
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Friday warned that the world body is on the brink of financial collapse and could run out of cash by July, as he urged countries to pay their dues.
Cubans queue for fuel as Trump issues energy ultimatum
Cubans queued around the block for fuel Friday, as the island's Communist government decried US efforts to "suffocate" the already‑stricken economy with a virtual oil blockade.
US arrests prominent journalist after Minneapolis protest coverage
The Trump administration said Friday it had ordered the arrest of a prominent journalist over coverage of immigration protests in Minneapolis, as the US president branded a nurse shot dead by federal agents in the city an "agitator."
Trump predicts Iran will seek deal to avoid US strikes
President Donald Trump predicted on Friday that Iran would seek to negotiate a deal rather than face American military action, despite Tehran warning that its arsenal of missiles would never be up for discussion.
US oil giants say it's early days on potential Venezuela boom
ExxonMobil and Chevron said Friday that they were awaiting signs of greater fiscal and legal stability in Venezuela before significantly shifting their approach to the oil-rich country.
Trump says Iran wants deal, US 'armada' larger than in Venezuela raid
President Donald Trump said Thursday he believed Tehran wanted to make a deal to avoid military action, adding that the US "armada" near Iran was bigger than the one he dispatched to topple Venezuela's leader.
US Justice Dept releases new batch of documents, images, videos from Epstein files
The US Justice Department announced Friday it was releasing millions of new pages from the Jeffrey Epstein files along with photos and videos, adding fuel to a political drama that has put pressure on President Donald Trump.
US Justice Dept releasing new batch of Epstein files
The US Justice Department announced Friday it was releasing more than three million pages from the Jeffrey Epstein files along with photos and videos, adding fuel to a political drama putting pressure on President Donald Trump.
French eyewear maker in spotlight after presidential showing
The aviator sunglasses that captured the world's attention when French President Emmanuel Macron wore a pair on stage in Davos in a faceoff with US counterpart Donald Trump have become an unexpected success for the Italian owner of the France-based manufacturer that has watched sales soar.
Brazil's Lula discharged after cataract surgery
Brazil's 80-year-old president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was released from hospital Friday after undergoing cataract surgery on his left eye.
US Senate races to limit shutdown fallout as Trump-backed deal stalls
US senators scrambled Friday to pass a deal backed by President Donald Trump to limit the effects of a government shutdown set to begin within hours, after Democratic anger over the killing of two protesters by immigration agents derailed funding talks.
Trump attorney general orders arrest of ex-CNN anchor covering protests
The Trump administration said Friday that it had ordered the arrest of a prominent journalist over coverage of immigration protests in Minneapolis, as the president branded a nurse shot dead by federal agents in the city an "agitator."
Top EU official voices 'shock' at Minneapolis violence
Top EU official Teresa Ribera on Friday described her "shock" at the "terrifying" images of violence in Minneapolis where two American citizens were shot dead by federal agents enforcing an immigration crackdown.
Kremlin says agreed to halt strikes on Kyiv until Sunday
The Kremlin on Friday said President Vladimir Putin had agreed to stop striking Kyiv for a week -- ending Sunday -- following a request by his US counterpart Donald Trump.
Iran says defence capabilities 'never' up for negotiation
Iran's top diplomat said Friday that his country's missile and defence capabilities would "never" be on the negotiating table, as US President Donald Trump appeared to cool on threats of a strike after a military build-up in the region.
UN appeals for more support for flood-hit Mozambicans
The United Nations warned Friday of severe overcrowding in temporary accommodation shelters hosting an estimated 100,000 people displaced by flooding in Mozambique, and appealed for more international support.
IAEA board meets over Ukraine nuclear safety concerns
The UN nuclear watchdog's board of governors on Friday discussed nuclear safety in Ukraine, with several countries expressing "growing concern" following Russian attacks on the power grid.
Eurozone growth beats 2025 forecasts despite Trump woes
Eurozone growth beat expectations to reach 1.5 percent last year, official data showed Friday, picking up pace for a second year running in spite of a bruising trade standoff with the United States.
Israel to partially reopen Gaza's Rafah crossing on Sunday
Israel announced it would reopen the crucial Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Sunday after months of urging from the UN, humanitarian organisations and ordinary Palestinians -- but only for the "limited movement of people".
Dutch PM-elect Jetten says not yet time to talk to Putin
Incoming Dutch prime minister Rob Jetten on Friday ruled out talks with Russia over the war in Ukraine, as he unveiled a new government programme including firm support for Ukraine.
New Dutch government pledges ongoing Ukraine support
The incoming Dutch government Friday pledged full support for Ukraine and vowed to live up to its NATO spending commitments, as it unveiled its policy plans three months after elections.
Kevin Warsh, a former Fed 'hawk' now in tune with Trump
Kevin Warsh, a former US Federal Reserve official tipped to be named its chief by President Donald Trump on Friday, was long an inflation foe but has aligned his views with those of Trump officials seeking aggressive interest rate cuts.
Turkey leads Iran diplomatic push as Trump softens strike threat
Iran's foreign minister was in Turkey on Friday as Ankara led a diplomatic push to mediate between Tehran and Washington, after US President Donald Trump cooled threats of an imminent strike on the Islamic republic.
'Superman' Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong billionaire behind Panama ports deal
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing and his conglomerate CK Hutchison have been tied up in global US-China rivalry since announcing a controversial $19 billion sale of strategic ports in Panama last year.
French PM forces final budget through parliament
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu forced his budget through parliament without a vote for the third and final time Friday, exposing him to yet another no-confidence motion.
Trump brands Minneapolis nurse shot dead by federal agents an 'agitator'
US President Donald Trump walked back his conciliatory tone on Friday after outrage over the killings of two American citizens in Minneapolis by federal agents, branding one of them, Alex Pretti, an "agitator."
Israel says killed 'three terrorists' in Gaza
The Israeli military said on Friday it launched overnight strikes at "eight terrorists" in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, killing three of them, with a fragile ceasefire still in place in the Palestinian territory.