After several years of suspension, political parties in Burkina Faso have been formally dissolved by the military government, which has also seized all their assets in a move analysts say is a major blow for democracy in the West African nation. In a decree issued on Thursday, the government, led by Captain Ibrahim Traore, scrapped […]
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U.S. life expectancy is going up. Think how many more news quizzes you can do! : NPR
From left: a legend, a clue, and part or all of an answer. Antony Jones/Getty Images for Pimm’s; Monica Schipper/Getty Images; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy hide caption toggle caption Antony Jones/Getty Images for Pimm’s; Monica Schipper/Getty Images; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy When the news gets too heavy, the quiz […]
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,436 | Russia-Ukraine war News
These are the key developments from day 1,436 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Published On 30 Jan 202630 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Here is where things stand on Friday, January 30: Fighting A Russian drone attack killed two women and a man in Vilniansk in Ukraine’s front-line Zaporizhia […]
Australia news live: PM hails landmark national cabinet agreement on hospital funding | Australia news
PM hails ‘landmark’ national cabinet deal on hospital funding The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says the federal government has reached an agreement in national cabinet for hospital funding. He says the “landmark” agreement will deliver an extra $25bn in funding over the next five years, for a record $219.6bn in funding over the next five […]
Ukraine receives bodies of 1,000 soldiers from Russia | Russia-Ukraine war News
Ukraine and Russia confirm soldier body exchange, enabling families to bury loved ones as the two countries’ conflict continues. Published On 29 Jan 202629 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Ukraine says it has received the bodies of 1,000 soldiers from Russia in the latest exchange of those killed in […]
US agents involved in Alex Pretti’s killing in Minneapolis placed on leave | Migration News
Two agents placed on administrative leave as outrage continues over fatal shooting of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti during immigration raid. Two United States federal agents involved in the fatal shooting of intensive care nurse Alex Pretti during an immigration raid in Minneapolis have been placed on administrative leave, as fallout from the most recent […]
Trump yanks permitting process from Democrats after California fires | Donald Trump News
They were among the most costly wildfires in United States history, ravaging the densely populated metropolis of Los Angeles in southern California. But almost a year after they were contained, the Eaton and Palisades fires are back in the headlines, as the administration of President Donald Trump seeks to wrest control of the rebuilding effort. […]
South Sudan launches offensive against opposition forces: What to know | Politics News
South Sudan’s army, following territorial losses in recent weeks, has announced a major military operation against opposition forces, raising fears for civilian safety. In a statement on Sunday, army spokesman Lul Ruai Koang said Operation Enduring Peace would commence as he ordered civilians to evacuate three counties in Jonglei state immediately. He directed aid groups […]
Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar attacked during town hall meeting | Politics News
BREAKINGBREAKING, Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance during the attack by a man, who was then tackled to the ground. Published On 28 Jan 202628 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Minnesota Representative Ilhan Omar has been attacked by a man while hosting a town hall meeting in Minneapolis. […]
Australia news live: Nationals MP Colin Boyce to challenge David Littleproud for leadership; inflation climbs to 3.8% | Australia news
Colin Boyce to challenge Nationals leader David Littleproud Dan Jervis-Bardy The Nationals MP, Colin Boyce, will launch a challenge to overthrow David Littleproud in the fallout to the Coalition’s split. The Flynn MP said he would move a motion to spill the Nationals leadership at a meeting on Monday, claiming Littleproud was leading the party […]