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US immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis
US immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis

An immigration agent in Minneapolis shot dead a woman Wednesday, triggering outrage from local leaders even as President Donald Trump claimed the officer acted in self-defense.

January 07, 2026

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Barca rout Athletic to reach Spanish Super Cup final
Barca rout Athletic to reach Spanish Super Cup final

Raphinha netted twice as Barcelona strolled into the Spanish Super Cup final with a dominant 5-0 semi-final win over Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia.

January 07, 2026

Trump plots offer to buy Greenland as NATO ally Denmark seethes
Trump plots offer to buy Greenland as NATO ally Denmark seethes

US President Donald Trump is considering making an offer to buy Greenland, the White House said Wednesday, despite the island's people and controlling power Denmark making clear the territory is not for sale.

January 07, 2026

What are the US charges against Venezuela's Maduro?
What are the US charges against Venezuela's Maduro?

The US indictment of Nicolas Maduro accuses the deposed Venezuelan leader, his wife, son and senior aides of conspiring with Mexican drug cartels and Colombian rebel groups to import tons of cocaine into the United States.

January 07, 2026

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Saudi strikes Yemen after separatist leader skips talks
Saudi strikes Yemen after separatist leader skips talks

A Saudi-led coalition struck the home province of Yemen's UAE-backed separatist leader on Wednesday, after he failed to show up for talks in Riyadh and was kicked out of the country's presidential body.

January 07, 2026

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England great Keegan diagnosed with cancer
England great Keegan diagnosed with cancer

Former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has been diagnosed with cancer, according to a statement from his family released on Wednesday.

January 07, 2026