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The week around the world in 20 pictures
ByJim Powell January 2, 2026

Russian drone strikes hit Kyiv, flooding in California, the African Cup of Nations and New Year celebrations: the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading…

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The Guardian view on Gaza’s winter: the world must take heed as Palestinian suffering deepens again | Editorial
ByEditorial January 2, 2026

Families are struggling to survive amid the devastation. Israel’s ban on international NGOs will worsen this disasterAs Gaza enters the bleakest period of winter, children are dying of hypothermia, drowning in flooded camps and burning to death as thei…

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Five things you need to know about protests in Iran
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 2, 2026

Mass protests are spreading across Iran, but what's driving them and where could they lead? Here's what we know.

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New Year’s Eve sparklers may have caused deadly Swiss bar fire: Official
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 2, 2026

Families face agonising wait as investigators work to identify at least 40 people killed, many others wounded in blaze.

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Nigeria police charge Joshua driver with dangerous driving over fatal crash
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 2, 2026

Crash kills two men and injures British boxer Anthony Joshua in Nigeria.

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Yemeni separatists plan to hold independence vote within two years
ByAgence France-Press in Mukalla January 2, 2026January 3, 2026

Seven killed in strikes on south as Saudi-backed government moves to recapture key region from STCSaudi Arabia’s foreign ministry has called for Yemen’s southern factions to attend a “dialogue” in Riyadh, after a surprise independence bid and the Unite…

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Israel accuses Mamdani of antisemitism on first day as New York mayor
ByEdward Helmore January 2, 2026

Foreign ministry says mayor has poured ‘antisemitic gasoline on an open fire’ by scrapping IHRA definitionIsrael’s foreign ministry has accused the New York mayor, Zohran Mamdani, of pouring “antisemitic gasoline on an open fire” after he reversed a re…

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Yemen Sends Its Military to Push Out Separatist Faction
ByIsmaeel Naar January 2, 2026January 2, 2026

The Saudi-backed government in Yemen said it would send forces to reclaim territory from a group that the United Arab Emirates supports.

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Pakistan court sentences journalists to life over 2023 pro-Khan protests
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 2, 2026

Court sentences journalists in absentia over alleged links to violent unrest after ex-PM Imran Khan's May 2023 arrest.

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy names GUR chief Kyrylo Budanov as top aide
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 2, 2026

Military intelligence chief credited with series of daring operations against Russia since it launched its invasion.

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