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Court bans Spanish PM’s wife from leaving country

SPAIN – The wife of Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has been barred from travelling abroad as she prepares to face trial on corruption charges. Investigating judge Juan Carlos Peinado issued the ruling on Saturday, ordering Sanchez’s wife, Begona Gomez, to hand in her passport and appear in front of court twice per month until a verdict is issued.

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Top Ukrainian officials return Polish awards in WWII dispute

POLAND – Top Ukrainian officials have said they are returning Polish awards after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was stripped of Warsaw’s top honour in a dispute between the allies over World War II massacres.

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Two roadside bombs kill at least seven in Pakistan

PAKISTAN – Two roadside bomb blasts in northwestern Pakistan have killed at least seven people. The first explosion on Saturday hit a vehicle, and the second was detonated as rescuers responded, police said.

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James Burrows, director of Cheers and Friends, passed away

LOS ANGELES – James Burrows, legendary director of some of America's most-loved sitcoms, has died aged 85. Best-known as co-creator of the sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other TV comedy classics including Friends, Big Bang Theory, and Will and Grace.

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Parents and two daughters killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

GAZA – At least six people, including four from one family, have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza. An overnight Israeli strike at around 2:00 am on Saturday hit a building on al-Thalatini Street, a residential area in Gaza City, medical sources told the Wafa news agency.

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Bolivian president declares state of emergency

BOLIVIA – Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz has declared a state of emergency after weeks of protests demanding his resignation. The move would give Paz broader powers to clear road blocks by demonstrators, which have caused serious shortages of basic goods and paralysed large parts of the nation.

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German journalist held in Syria back home

GERMANY – A German journalist who was detained in Syria has been released, her family has confirmed. Eva Maria Michelmann’s brother told the dpa news agency she had arrived from Jordan on Friday, after being held since her arrest in the Syrian city of Raqqa on January 18.

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S. Korean leader says he told Trump sanctions on North are 'ineffective'

SEOUL - Closer ties between Moscow and Pyongyang have rendered sanctions imposed on North Korea over its nuclear programme "ineffective", South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Friday.

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Colombia investigates ex-president over paramilitary massacres

COLOMBIA - The Colombian prosecutor's office said Thursday it had launched a probe into influential former president Alvaro Uribe over his alleged links to massacres by paramilitary groups during...

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Ebola spreading 'fast' in DR Congo, warns WHO

DR CONGO - The fatal Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly, the World Health Organization warned Friday, despite accelerating efforts to tackle the virus.

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Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists attack Niger airport, 11 soldiers killed

ABIDJAN - A group linked to Al-Qaeda claimed Thursday's attack on the airport of Niger's capital, Niamey that killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians, six months after other jihadists staged...

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Police gets homeless personsoff the streets

PARAMARIBO – The new police unit that was recently established namely ‘Landlopersbrigade’ has reportedly gotten seven homeless people off the streets in association with Stichting 1 voor 12.

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Vessels intercepted along eastern border

PARAMARIBO – Last week the navy intercepted three vessels along the eastern border of Suriname for several violations.

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Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power

ZIMBABWE - Zimbabwe's lower house of parliament has passed a bill to extend presidential terms from five to seven years, which would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030.

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US-Iran talks postponed as Israel launches deadly strikes in Lebanon

LEBANON - A new round of direct talks between the US and Iran have been postponed after Vice-President JD Vance delayed a planned trip to Switzerland.

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UAE announces social media ban for children under-15s

DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates announced a social media ban for children under 15 on Thursday, joining a growing group of countries including Australia, Britain and Canada to take similar measures.

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Modi reports US-India trade progress after Trump meeting

NEW DELHI - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said there had been "significant progress" in long-running talks with Washington for a trade deal,...

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Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs

US - Apple plans to raise the prices of its products as the cost of the memory chips it uses has surged, the technology giant's boss has said.

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Gunfire and explosions heard at Niger capital’s airport

NIGER - Explosions and gunfire were heard early on Thursday at the airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, residents have told the BBC.

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Government gets red card for poor collection of VAT

PARAMARIBO - The government will reportedly have to work harder to beef up the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT).

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Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war

RUSSIA - Moscow has come under the largest Ukrainian attack since the start of the full-scale war, with close to 200 drones hitting targets around the Russian capital and setting...

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Suspected gang leader shot dead in flower bouquet ambush at airport

ECUADOR - An Ecuadorean man, who police accuse of leading a faction of one of the country's most feared criminal gangs, has been shot dead as he was leaving the airport in Ecuador's largest city,...

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Recovery of ship traffic in Hormuz limited, but signs emerge

PARIS - Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is currently at levels comparable to the period before the Iran-US agreement, averaging about eight transits per day — a sharp drop from roughly 120 daily transits...

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One killed in US boat strike in eastern Pacific Ocean

WASHINGTON - US military officials said a man died in a lethal kinetic strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Tuesday as Washington continues its campaign against alleged drug traffickers.

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Russia granted over 1,100 'anti-woke' visas to foreigners in 2025

RUSSIA - Over 1,100 foreign citizens received Russian visas in 2025 for their declared commitment to "traditional values", state media reported Wednesday,...

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Russia says Ukraine drone hit bus carrying Belarusian children

RUSSIA - A Ukrainian drone hit a bus carrying a children's football team from Belarus in Russia's border Bryansk region, local authorities said on Wednesday.

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Trump threatens 'dropping bombs' if Iran doesn't 'behave'

IRAN - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran he was ready to resume military action if Tehran did not abide by its obligations, two days ahead of the signing...

Fisherman attacked by colleagues:

Girlfriend arrested

MEERZORG - After a few Guyanese fishermen had visited a few local establishments to enjoy themselves, they ended up fighting in front of a store located in...

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Citizens complain about hefty fines for tinted car windows

NICKERIE – A growing number of citizens and entrepreneurs from the Nickerie District recently complained that they...

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Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis on farming show

UK - Television presenter Jeremy Clarkson has revealed he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The news was announced in an episode of the latest series of Clarkson's Farm,...

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Bystanders rush to rescue aircraft passengers after fiery Texas crash

US - Nearly a dozen bystanders and first responders rushed to the scene of a private jet crash on a Texas motorway on Tuesday to help free trapped passengers.

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Brazilian Amazon waters recover after two years of drought

BRAZIL - Water levels in the Brazilian Amazon recovered in 2025 following two consecutive years of severe drought, but long-term prospects remain "concerning,"...

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'Daylight robbery but worth it' - what fans are spending on World Cup

US - Fans at the 2026 World Cup across the US, Canada, and Mexico are spending eye-watering amounts to attend matches, with many calling the costs "insane"...

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Japan undecided on sending military to Hormuz

JAPAN - Japan said Tuesday it has not yet decided whether its military will join efforts to help the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after the US-Iran peace deal.

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Shareholders appoint new board of directors to Grassalco

PARAMARIBO - A new board of directors and a new management team were recently appointed to Grassalco by the shareholders at a meeting that took place at the Ministry of Natural Resources.

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Police commissioner to visit neighborhoods

PARAMARIBO - Police Commissioner Melvin Pinas recently announced that he would visit several neighborhoods soon in order to speak directly to the residents about safety...

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Government loses fight against ghost employees

PARAMARIBO – The Surinamese government is currently being confronted with legal obstacles in its efforts to remove the ghost employees from its payroll.

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Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland

POLAND - Police in Poland are investigating the execution-style murder of a Russian artist and vocal critic of President Vladimir Putin.

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Trump says Iran will 'never have nuclear weapon' under deal

US - Donald Trump says as part of the US's deal to end the war, Iran will "never have a nuclear weapon".

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France hosts G7 dominated by Trump, Iran

FRANCE - The G7 summit begins Monday in Evian, France, dominated by discussion of President Trump's newly announced US-Iran peace deal. Host President Macron aims to address global...

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Ethiopia bus crash kills 28

ETHIOPIA - A bus plunged into a ravine in northern Ethiopia on Monday, killing at least 28 people and injuring "many others", local authorities said. Road accidents are common in Ethiopia,...