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Starmer signals support for Trump’s aggressive approach towards Iran
ByPippa Crerar in Shanghai and Peter Walker January 30, 2026

Prime minister says ensuring that Iran does not develop a nuclear programme is a ‘number one priority’Keir Starmer has signalled support for Donald Trump’s aggressive approach towards Iran, saying it is vital the Iranian leadership is not able to devel…

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Can Trump’s ‘madman theory’ reshape Iran and the Middle East?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 30, 2026

The 'madman theory' aims to pressure adversaries but risks backfiring when opponents feel they have nothing to lose.

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‘Deeply ideological’: the rationale behind Iran’s insistence on uranium enrichment
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor January 30, 2026

Tehran’s nuclear ambitions date back to the shah and the 1970s and remains undimmed despite the damage caused by sanctionsA desperate effort to avert war between the US and Iran is once again under way, but trying to locate common ground between the tw…

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Why has Burkina Faso banned political parties, and what’s next?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 30, 2026

It's the latest of several measures that rights groups say are shrinking the civic space in the Sahel nation.

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Djokovic beats Sinner as history and Alcaraz await in Australian Open final
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 30, 2026

Novak Djokovic stuns reigning two-time champion Jannik Sinner to set up Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz.

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Syrian government and Kurdish forces reach deal on permanent truce
ByWilliam Christou January 30, 2026

Milestone appears to resolve escalating tensions over the question of Kurdish autonomy in north-east SyriaThe Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces have reached an agreement to extend a fragile ceasefire into a permanent truce, laying a framework fo…

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Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as fed chair
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 30, 2026

Nomination comes as Trump heaps pressure on Powell to cut interest rates; Warsh to face challenging Senate confirmation.

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US-Iran tensions: The diplomatic scramble to prevent a war
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 30, 2026

Facing the prospect of US strikes, Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts with countries including Turkiye.

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Zverev slams Alcaraz timeout after loss in longest Australian Open semi
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera January 30, 2026

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz beat Germany's Alexander Zverev over five hours but the latter is upset by officiating of injury.

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South Africa expels top Israeli diplomat over ‘insulting attacks’ on president
ByRachel Savage in Johannesburg January 30, 2026

Ariel Seidman declared persona non grata and given 72 hours to leave country after remarks on social mediaSouth Africa has ordered Israel’s top diplomat to the country to leave within 72 hours, citing “insulting attacks” on South Africa’s president Cyr…

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