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UK Govt vows to fight European judges over Shamima Begum

Strasbourg court asks Britain to justify stripping Isis bride of her citizenship.

Trump says he's pulling National Guard from three US cities - for now

The withdrawals follow court defeats, including a Supreme Court block on Chicago.

Iran government building attacked as top prosecutor responds to protests

Students at 10 universities nationwide have joined this week's rallies.

Nurse ‘beaten nearly to death' in crowbar rampage

Megan Lynch was among six people injured in the attack at the Merseyside hospital.

Putin wishes Russians victory in Ukraine in New Year speech

The Russian President used his New Year message to praise 'heroes' fighting in Ukraine.

UK Govt vows to fight European judges over Shamima Begum

Strasbourg court asks Britain to justify stripping Isis bride of her citizenship.

Nurse ‘beaten nearly to death' in crowbar rampage

Megan Lynch was among six people injured in the attack at the Merseyside hospital.

Queen Camilla recalls fighting off train attacker as a teenager

She shared the story during a BBC discussion on violence against women.

Fireworks and tributes as the world rings in 2026 from Auckland to London

Crowds packed Auckland's CBD and waterfront as 3500 fireworks lit up the sky.

New Delhi’s worst air pollution in years fuels anger in test for Modi’s party

Prime Minister’s party was criticised over its handling of the air quality emergency.

China says live-fire drills around Taiwan 'completed successfully'

Japan, Australia and the Philippines say the exercises threaten regional stability.

'Like a mini-Singapore but at a fraction of the cost': Why Kiwis should visit this Asian spot

Penang in Malaysia is perfect for families eager to get away.

China holds military drills around Taiwan simulating ports blockade

Taipei says zones as close as 12 nautical miles are disrupting flights and ships.

How Pan Am and Kodak were turned into South Korean fashion

Brand icons have been resurrected or reinvented as clothing lines in a surreal afterlife.

How a landlord responded when tenants stopped paying rent

Kansas City rents rose 4.4% last year, double the rise across the US.

The tiny Japanese island on the front lines of China’s feuds

New York Times: Residents feel the stress of being caught between geopolitical rivals.

She tried to kill a president. He loved her anyway

NY Times: A widower married a woman with a notorious past. It tore his family apart.