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‘We will not wait’: Mamdani kicks off housing plans after inaugural party The inaugural ceremony broke with tradition, as large crowds and a public party greeted New York’s new mayor.…

Kim Jong Un’s potential heir makes public visit to N Korean founder’s tomb Kim Ju Ae’s first public visit to the Kumsusan Mausoleum added to speculation she may become the…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,408 These are the key developments from day 1,408 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. A handout photo released by Russia-appointed governor of the…

Peru approves emergency overhaul of state oil firm Petroperu The move opens key assets to private investment and comes as Petroperu faces mounting losses and debt. Peru’s interim President Jose…

Israeli forces kill Palestinian child as Gaza humanitarian crisis deepens Israel’s continued restrictions on aid deliveries leave Palestinian children particularly vulnerable, aid groups warn. Displaced Palestinians try to stay warm…

US says Chinese military drills around Taiwan cause unnecessary tensions US recently approved $11bn arms package for Taiwan, which condemned ‘provocative’ Chinese military drills. A Taiwan Coast Guard vessel travels…

News Venezuela releases more prisoners amid US pressure campaign: Rights groups Second release of prisoners related to 2024 election protests seen as possible conciliatory move from Maduro. A child waves…

‘My health is perfect’: Trump dismisses scrutiny of his age and fitness By the end of his second term, Trump will be the oldest sitting president in US history, though…

At least seven dead, dozens missing as migrant boat capsizes off The Gambia Gambian authorities say 96 people rescued after boat capsizes along popular West African migration route. A boy…