RFI – Live News EN
• 12/01/2026
But a channel for diplomacy remains open, with Iran taking a "far different tone" in private discussions with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff, said Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
"One thing President Trump is very good at is always keeping all of his options on the table. And air strikes would be one of the many, many options that are on the table for the commander in chief," Leavitt told reporters outside the West Wing.
Leavitt added that "diplomacy is always the first option for t...
This archived item refers to trump keeping Iran air strikes on the table: White House. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 12/01/2026
More than 20 million people are registered to vote in the east African country on Thursday, with 81-year-old Museveni widely expected to continue his four-decade rule thanks to his near-total control of the state and security apparatus.
His main opponent is singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine, 43 -- real name Robert Kyagulanyi -- who is taking a second run at the presidency after his 2021 campaign was met with violent repression and alleged rigging.
"If General Museveni rigs the election, w...
This archived item refers to ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine warns of protests if polls rigged. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 12/01/2026
Abu Zubaydah, 54, was the first of a number of prisoners to be subjected to CIA "enhanced interrogation" techniques following the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.
The Saudi-born Palestinian -- whose full name is Zayn al-Abidin Muhammad Husayn -- was captured in Pakistan in 2002 and has been held without trial at the US Guantanamo Bay military camp in Cuba since 2006.
He was waterboarded 83 times and suffered other physical abuse, according to a US Senate report, which said...
This archived item refers to uK pays 'substantial' compensation to Guantanamo inmate: lawyer. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 12/01/2026
Powell McCormick, who served on Meta's board, will join the company's management team as it scales what founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg described as "the massive physical and financial model that will power the next decade of computing."
"Dina's experience at the highest levels of global finance, combined with her deep relationships around the world, makes her uniquely suited to help Meta manage this next phase of growth," Zuckerberg said.
In a separate post, Zuckerberg said Powell McCormi...
This archived item refers to zuckerberg names banker, ex-Trump advisor as Meta president. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 12/01/2026
The chant of "Pahlavi will come back!" has become a mantra for many of the protesters, while the US-based 65-year-old has urged nightly actions in video messages.
Pahlavi's prominence in the protest movement has surprised some observers.
Pahlavi has during the latest protest wave shown an "ability to turn out Iranians in the streets," said Jason Brodsky, policy director at the US-based group United Against Nuclear Iran.
"There have been clear pro-Pahlavi chants at the protests. Does that ...
This archived item refers to reza Pahlavi: Iran's ex-crown prince dreaming of homecoming. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 12/01/2026
The 56-year-old medic was cut down in the early hours of last Friday, as he rushed to rescue residents from a housing bloc Russia struck minutes earlier in a massive drone-and-missile attack on the Ukrainian capital.
"There is hardly a more noble profession than that of a medic, someone who, in one way or another, saves people's lives," the priest told hundreds of mourners, weeping, wearing black or clutching flowers at his funeral
Smolyak, who worked as a medic for more than 25 years, fle...
This archived item refers to kyiv buries medic killed in Russian drone strike. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 12/01/2026
Over two weeks of protests initially sparked by economic grievances have turned into one of the biggest challenges yet to the theocratic system that has ruled Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution that ousted the shah.
In a sign of the severity of the crisis, the authorities have imposed an internet blackout that has now lasted more than three-and-a-half days and that activists say is aimed at masking the extent of the deadly crackdown.
Seeking to regain the initiative, the government was...
This archived item refers to iran says 'prepared for war' as alarm grows over protest toll. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 12/01/2026
A former Iraqi president, Salih, 65, became the first former head of state to run the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) at the start of the year.
"It is a profound moral and legal responsibility," Salih told AFP during his first trip in the new role -- to Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya.
"I know the pain of losing a home, losing your friends," he said.
The Kakuma refugee camp, which Salih visited on Sunday, is east Africa's second largest, hosting roughly 300,000 people fr...
This archived item refers to 'I know the pain': ex-refugee takes over as UNHCR chief. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 12/01/2026
The armed forces have ruled Myanmar for most of the nation's post-independence history before a decade-long democratic thaw saw civilians assume control.
But the military snatched back power with a 2021 coup, deposing and detaining Suu Kyi after claiming she won a landslide election win over pro-military party by means of massive voter fraud.
The junta says the current month-long vote -- which has its final phase scheduled for January 25 -- will return power to the people.
With Suu Kyi s...
This archived item refers to myanmar pro-military party claims Suu Kyi's seat in junta-run poll. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 12/01/2026
The world number 20 did not shake hands with top-ranked Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka after being beaten in Sunday's final in straight sets.
Like many Ukraine players, Kostyuk refuses to shake hands with Russians or Belarusians following Moscow's invasion of her homeland.
In her speech at the trophy presentation, the 23-year-old Kostyuk said: "I want to say a few words about Ukraine.
"I play every day with a pain in my heart and there are thousands of people who are without light and warm wa...
This archived item refers to ukraine's Kostyuk defends 'conscious choice' to speak out about war. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 12/01/2026
Lai was found guilty on two counts of conspiracy to commit collusion last month under a sweeping national security law that was imposed by Beijing in 2020 after huge and sometimes violent pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
The 78-year-old media mogul was also convicted of publishing seditious articles through his now-closed Apple Daily newspaper.
Lai is a British citizen and the UK government has condemned his "politically motivated prosecution" in an earlier statement calling for his re...
This archived item refers to hong Kong court hears sentencing arguments for Jimmy Lai. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 11/01/2026
Trump's upbeat remarks came just over a week after Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was seized in a US special forces raid and brought to New York to face drug trafficking charges.
Trump has said that the United States now has de facto control of Venezuela, as it enforces a naval blockade of the South American nation's vital oil exports.
Rodriguez, despite being a close Maduro ally, has indicated a willingness to work with the United States, saying she is open to cooperate on Trump's deman...
This archived item refers to trump says working well with Venezuela's new leaders, open to meeting. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 11/01/2026
Raphinha struck twice for the Catalans with Robert Lewandowski also on target as they beat Xabi Alonso's team for a record-extending 16th triumph, despite Frenkie de Jong's late red card for a foul on Kylian Mbappe.
The French forward could only feature in the final stages as a substitute after a knee sprain, with the defeat likely to bring back recent doubts around Madrid coach Xabi Alonso's future.
After Raphinha sent Barcelona ahead Vinicius Junior pulled Madrid level with a fine indivi...
This archived item refers to barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 11/01/2026
Raphinha struck twice for the Catalans with Robert Lewandowski also on target as they beat Xabi Alonso's team for a record-extending 16th triumph, despite Frenkie de Jong's late red card for a foul on Kylian Mbappe.
The French forward could only feature in the final stages as a substitute after a knee sprain, with the defeat likely to raise doubts around Madrid coach Xabi Alonso's future.
After Raphinha sent Barcelona ahead Vinicius Junior pulled Madrid level with a fine individual goal to...
This archived item refers to barca edge Real Madrid in thrilling Spanish Super Cup final. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 11/01/2026
London demonstrations, initially in front of the Iranian embassy and later in front of the British prime minister's residence, grew to several thousand as the day progressed.
"We want revolution, change the regime," Afsi, a 38-year-old Iranian, who declined to give her last name, told AFP at the rally in front of Downing Street.
Afsi has lived in London for seven years, and has not been able to contact her family in Iran because of an internet blackout imposed by authorities since Thursday...
This archived item refers to demonstrators in London, Paris, Istanbul back Iran protests. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 11/01/2026
The Bavarians were ruthless in their return from the winter break, forcing the struggling Wolves into two own goals while Harry Kane, Luis Diaz, Leon Goretzka and Raphael Guerriero also got on the scoresheet.
Unbeaten Bayern have now dropped just four points in 16 Bundesliga games this season, the best record in Europe's top-five leagues.
Olise's two assists brought his tally to 25 in 50 league games, more than any other player to have played a half-century of Bundesliga matches.
The vi...
This archived item refers to olise sparkles as Bayern fire eight past Wolfsburg. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 11/01/2026
Iran has been roiled by street protests since December 28 that have taken hold nationwide, challenging the theocratic government that has ruled the country since the 1979 revolution.
Turkey, a majority Sunni Muslim country, shares a border of around 500 kilometres (300 miles) and three land crossings with its Shiite neighbour Iran. It hosts more than 74,000 Iranians with residence permits and around 5,000 refugees.
Demonstrators gathered under steady rain in Istanbul, where Nina, a young I...
This archived item refers to turkey bars Iranians from protesting outside Istanbul consulate. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 11/01/2026
Switzerland took a shock early lead when Belinda Bencic stunned world number two Iga Swiatek 3-6, 6-0, 6-3 in the opening singles of the mixed teams event.
Playing his first tournament in seven months following knee surgery, the 28-year-old Hurkacz withstood a Stan Wawrinka fightback to prevail 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 and send it to a deciding doubles.
Katarzyna Kawa and Jan Zielinski then completed a famous victory by beating Bencic and Jakub Paul 6-4, 6-3.
Hurkacz fired 18 aces against the 40-yea...
This archived item refers to comeback kid Hurkacz inspires Poland to first United Cup title. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 11/01/2026
Nearly four years into Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainians are enduring another gruelling winter of heat and electricity cuts.
Massive Russian strikes on the capital Friday killed at least four people and left half the city's residential buildings without heat, at a time when temperatures are around -10C and expected to drop further.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko, the former world heavyweight boxing champion, warned that the situation was "very difficult" and urged residents to tempora...
This archived item refers to kyiv shivers without heat, but battles on. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 11/01/2026
Temperatures soared past 40C as a heatwave blanketed the state of Victoria, sparking dozens of blazes that ripped through more than 300,000 hectares (740,000 acres) combined.
Fire crews tallied the damage as conditions eased on Sunday. A day earlier, authorities had declared a state of disaster.
Emergency Management Commissioner Tim Wiebusch said over 300 buildings had burned to the ground, a figure that includes sheds and other structures on rural properties.
More than 70 houses had bee...
This archived item refers to scores of homes razed, one dead in Australian bushfires. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 11/01/2026
Analysts say it is almost a foregone conclusion that President Yoweri Museveni, 81, will win a seventh term in Thursday's vote, given his near-total control over the state apparatus in the east African country.
But his opponent, 43-year-old Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine, has framed the election as a protest vote and cannily turned the national flag into a symbol of resistance.
Police last month warned against using the flag "casually and inappropriately".
Wine's supporters...
This archived item refers to ugandan opposition turns national flag into protest symbol. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 11/01/2026
Weir was diagnosed with cancer in July and had beaten the disease, but "succumbed to underlying lung issues," his family said in a statement on his personal website, without specifying where or when he died.
"For over sixty years, Bobby took to the road," the statement said. "Bobby will forever be a guiding force whose unique artistry reshaped American music."
"His work did more than fill rooms with music; it was warm sunlight that filled the soul, building a community, a language, and a ...
This archived item refers to grateful Dead co-founder and guitarist Bob Weir dies aged 78. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 11/01/2026
The armed forces have ruled Myanmar for most of its post-independence history, before a decade-long democratic thaw saw civilians take the reins in a burst of reform.
But the military snatched back power in a 2021 coup, voiding the results of the previous election, detaining democratic figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi and plunging Myanmar into civil war.
Polls opened at 6:00 am Sunday (2330 GMT Saturday) in Suu Kyi's former constituency of Kawhmu, around 25 kilometres (16 miles) south of Yangon...
This archived item refers to myanmar votes in second phase of junta-run election. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 11/01/2026
Taking charge of Chelsea for the first time following his arrival from Strasbourg, Rosenior watched as goals from Jorrel Hato, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez gave him the perfect introduction to his new club.
The 41-year-old has replaced Enzo Maresca, who parted ways with the club last week after a turbulent campaign marred by reports of rifts with the club's hierarchy.
Some critics have questioned whether Rosenior will be a puppet for Chelsea's powerbrokers bec...
This archived item refers to rosenior salutes 'outstanding' start to Chelsea reign. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 10/01/2026
Waving flags and placards with the face of the mustachioed ex-leader and his wife Cilia, around 1,000 protesters rallied in the west of Caracas and a few hundred in the eastern Petare district -- far smaller than demonstrations Maduro's camp has mustered in the past.
"I'll march as often as I have to until Nicolas and Cilia come back," said one demonstrator, Soledad Rodriguez, 69, of the presidential couple who were taken by US forces to New York to face trial on drug-trafficking charges.
...
This archived item refers to maduro loyalists stage modest rally as Venezuelan govt courts US. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 10/01/2026
Byrne slotted his dramatic 82nd minute kick to send the four-time winners to the top of pool 3 before they head to Bayonne in the final round of group games next weekend.
"It was special. I was delighted it went over," Byrne told Premier Sports.
"I felt like I wasn't going to miss that one despite hitting the post with the one before.
"It was a chaotic game. It turned into a ding-dong battle," the four-time Ireland international added.
La Rochelle, who had beaten the Irish province when...
This archived item refers to byrne late penalty fires Leinster into Champions Cup last 16 after 'ding-dong' battle. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 10/01/2026
The statement late Friday came after Trump repeated that Washington was "going to do something on Greenland, whether they like it or not".
European capitals have been scrambling to come up with a coordinated response after the White House said this week that Trump wanted to buy Greenland and refused to rule out military action.
"We don't want to be Americans, we don't want to be Danish, we want to be Greenlanders," the leaders of five parties in Greenland's parliament said in a joint state...
This archived item refers to 'American? No!' says Greenland after latest Trump threat. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 10/01/2026
The fire broke out Monday at Puerto Patriada, about 1,700 km (1,050 miles) southwest of Buenos Aires in the Patagonia region, and has since surrounded Epuyen, a town of 2,000 residents.
"There's no way to describe what we're living through. Every five minutes a new fire starts. It's hell," said local resident Flavia Broffoni on Instagram.
The governor of the surrounding Chubut province, Ignacio Torres, said on social media that 5,500 hectares had already burned and warned the next 48 hours...
This archived item refers to argentina wildfire burns over 5,500 hectares: governor. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 10/01/2026
Elsewhere, English coach Gary O'Neil enjoyed a comfortable victory in his first game since replacing Liam Rosenior at Strasbourg as the Ligue 1 team crushed fourth-tier Avranches 6-0.
In Angers, Norwegian goalkeeper Kjetil Haug stopped two spot kicks as Toulouse won a clash of Ligue 1 clubs in a shoot-out.
Monaco, deprived of 10 key players, looked anxious and struggled to impose themselves.
Orleans squandered a couple of chances before Folarin Balogun converted one of Monaco's rare oppo...
This archived item refers to monaco cling on with 10 men to avoid French Cup shock. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 10/01/2026
A video posted to social media showed a man on the balcony of the embassy, near Hyde Park, replace the country's current flag with one used during the rule of the ousted shah to cheers from hundreds of demonstrators below.
The flag -- tri-coloured, with a lion and sun, surrounded by a wreath and crown -- was a ceremonial one used in Iran before the Islamic revolution.
It stayed in place for several minutes before being removed, witnesses on site told AFP.
"Democracy for Iran. Shah Reza Pa...
This archived item refers to protester put pre-Islamic revolution Iran flag on London embassy: witnesses. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 10/01/2026
Elsewhere, goalkeeper Kjetil Haug stopped two spot kicks as Toulouse eliminated Angers in a shoot-out after the clash of Ligue 1 clubs ended 1-1.
In Orleans, Monaco, deprived of 10 key players, looked anxious and struggled to impose themselves.
Orleans squandered a couple of chances before Folarin Balogun converted one of Monaco's rare opportunities after 27 minutes.
After Monaco's Stanis Idumbo picked up a second yellow card in the 44th minute, the visitors sat back.
They survived se...
This archived item refers to monaco cling on with 10 men to avoid French Cup shock. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 10/01/2026
Scottish side Glasgow Warriors later stamped their passage to the knockout stages with a 33-21 bonus point win at French side Clermont.
Wing Noah Heward scored a first half hat-trick for Bristol and there were two tries for Fijian flyer Kalaveti Ravouvou as Bristol ran in nine in total to secure the bonus point win.
Bulls wing Stravino Jacobs also went over twice as the South Africans touched down seven times to take a bonus point which keeps them in with a slim chance of reaching the las...
This archived item refers to bristol, Glasgow reach Champions Cup last 16. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 10/01/2026
The week‑long 'Will for Peace 2026' exercises come just days after the United States seized a Russian‑flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, saying it carried crude bound for Venezuela, Russia and Iran in violation of Western sanctions.
The seizure followed an American raid that toppled Moscow's ally Nicolas Maduro in Caracas.
The drills -- led by China -- were more than a military exercise and a statement of intent among the BRICS group of emerging nations, Captain Nndwakhulu Thomas T...
This archived item refers to south Africa defends naval drills with Iran, Russia as 'essential'. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/01/2026
The English champions scored six tries in this third round of pool games to go top of Pool 2. They have 11 points, one more than Edinburgh who staged a superb second half recovery to edge Gloucester 26-24.
French side Toulon, who won the three successive titles from 2013 to 2015, meet four-time champions Munster on Sunday in the other Pool 2 match of the round.
Castres made the early running at the Stade Pierre Fabre with hooker Teddy Durand going over after just four minutes.
Bath hit ...
This archived item refers to bath and Edinburgh close in on Champions Cup last 16. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/01/2026
The tournaments, conducted after the Tour Championship, are aimed at players trying to solidify their spots in next year's tour lineup.
The FedEx Cup Fall lineup also includes the 16th Presidents Cup matches between the United States and non-European Internationals team on September 24-27 at Medinah Country Club near Chicago.
"Fans can expect rich storylines to unfold across the FedExCup Fall as players look to secure or improve their status for the following season," PGA Tour chief compet...
This archived item refers to pGA Tour unveils fall slate with Japan, Mexico, Bermuda stops. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/01/2026
She rushed to the Rodeo 1 penitentiary after hearing the government on Thursday announce the release of a "large number" of political prisoners following the US ouster of authoritarian leader Nicolas Maduro.
"When I heard the news, I broke down," Caro, 50, told AFP.
But the hours passed, night turned to day, and there was still no news of her husband Noel Flores.
"I see this as mockery," said Caro, who took five buses up from her home in the north-central city of Maracay to Rodeo 1, in Gu...
This archived item refers to families wait in anguish for prisoners' release in Venezuela. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/01/2026
The exercises draw together several nations feuding with the US administration and come at a time of heightened tensions following Washington's raid on Venezuela.
A Chinese destroyer and replenishment ship, as well as an Iranian forward base vessel, sailed into South African waters earlier this week ahead of the week-long manoeuvres due to kick off at the weekend.
AFP journalists near the Simon's Town base saw the Russian-flagged corvette vessel pull into False Bay.
The China-led "Will f...
This archived item refers to russia joins Chinese, Iran warships for drills off South Africa. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/01/2026
US employment rose by 50,000 last month, slowing from a revised 56,000 in November, the Department of Labor said.
The jobless rate -- measured by a different survey within the report -- inched down to 4.4 percent from 4.5 percent.
For 2025, payroll employment grew by 584,000, significantly lower than the increase of 2.0 million in 2024.
Investors will be digesting the data for its potential bearing on the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, as a sharp deterioration in the jobs mark...
This archived item refers to uS December hiring misses expectations, capping weak 2025. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/01/2026
In his annual address to France's ambassadors, Jean-Noel Barrot warned that the European Union was threatened by adversaries from the outside, and also hit back at US claims Europe faced "civilisational erasure".
European leaders are juggling multiple priorities as they try to come up with a plan to help end nearly four years of Russia's war against Ukraine and formulate a coordinated response to Washington's increasingly assertive foreign policy posture including Donald Trump's designs on ...
This archived item refers to france has right to say 'no' to US, Paris says. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/01/2026
The exercises draw together several nations feuding with the US administration and come at a time of heightened tensions following Washington's raid on Venezuela.
A Chinese destroyer and replenishment ship, and an Iranian forward base ship sailed into South African waters earlier this week ahead of the week-long manoeuvres due to kick off with an opening ceremony Saturday.
AFP journalists near the Simon's Town base saw the Russian-flagged corvette vessel pull into False Bay.
China is the...
This archived item refers to russia joins Chinese, Iran warships for drills off S.Africa. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/01/2026
Musk has been threatened with fines, and several countries have pushed back publicly against the tool that allowed users to alter online images to remove the subjects' clothes.
Replying to users Friday on Musk's social media platform X, Grok posted: "Image generation and editing are currently limited to paying subscribers. You can subscribe to unlock these features."
The change means many of the tool's users can no longer generate or edit images using the AI. Paying customers must give the...
This archived item refers to grok limits AI image editing to paid users after nudes backlash. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/01/2026
Chanting slogans including "death to the dictator" and setting fire to official buildings, crowds of people opposed to the clerical establishment marched through major cities late Thursday.
Internet monitor Netblocks said authorities had imposed a total connectivity blackout late Thursday and added early Friday that the country has "now been offline for 12 hours... in an attempt to suppress sweeping protests".
The demonstrations represent one of the biggest challenges yet to the Islamic re...
This archived item refers to defiant Khamenei insists 'won't back down' in face of Iran protests. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/01/2026
Days after the tragedy at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, which left 116 injured, the establishment's owners Jacques and Jessica Moretti -- who are facing charges of manslaughter -- were questioned by public prosecutors.
Later Friday, Switzerland will come to a standstill for a minute of silence at 2:00 pm (1300 GMT). A chorus of church bells will then ring throughout the Alpine nation.
A memorial ceremony for the victims will be held in Martigny, a town about 50 kilometres (30 ...
This archived item refers to switzerland holds day of mourning after deadly New Year fire. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/01/2026
US forces seized Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in a sweeping military operation on January 3, with Trump making no secret that control of Venezuela's oil was at the heart of his actions.
"At least 100 Billion Dollars will be invested by BIG OIL, all of whom I will be meeting with today at The White House," Trump wrote on his social media platform ahead of the gathering, where he was expected to convince the oil heads to support his plans in Venezuela.
The Trump administration has rep...
This archived item refers to trump says US oil pledged $100 bn for Venezuela ahead of White House meeting. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/01/2026
Internet monitor Netblocks said authorities had imposed a total connectivity blackout late Thursday and added early Friday that the country has "now been offline for 12 hours... in an attempt to suppress sweeping protests".
The son of the shah of Iran ousted by the 1979 Islamic Revolution, US-based Reza Pahlavi, who had called for major protests Thursday, meanwhile urged a new show of force in the streets on Friday.
AFP verified videos of crowds of people, as well as vehicles honking in su...
This archived item refers to iran rocked by night of protests despite internet blackout: videos. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/01/2026
Keys stunned Sabalenka nearly 12 months ago but the Belarusian took revenge on the American with a statement 6-3, 6-3 victory to reach the semi-finals.
Keys was playing less than 24 hours after her marathon three-hour win over Russia's Diana Shnaider and had heavy strapping on her thigh.
She turned in an uncharacteristically error-strewn performance and struggled on serve as Sabalenka struck a series of superb returns.
Sabalenka, aiming for her third Melbourne title in four years when the...
This archived item refers to sabalenka gets revenge over Keys in repeat of Australian Open final. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/01/2026
The visit to Takaichi's picturesque hometown of Nara on Tuesday and Wednesday follows major Chinese military drills around Taiwan, and North Korea firing ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan.
Tokyo and Beijing are also embroiled in a diplomatic spat triggered by Takaichi's suggestion in November that Japan could intervene militarily if China attacks Taiwan.
Lee and Takaichi, who both took office in 2025, last met in October on the sidelines of the APEC summit in the South Korean city o...
This archived item refers to fresh from China, South Korea president to visit Japan. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/01/2026
In 2020, George Floyd was killed by a police officer in the same neighborhood, sparking a wave of Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests here and across the country, as the United States examined bias in law enforcement and generations of fractured race relations.
But some now fear the act of protest itself, saying it has grown more dangerous under the Trump administration.
"I'd like to, but it's scary, you don't want to get shot in the face," 26-year-old Grace told AFP, adding: "I'm not surpri...
This archived item refers to uS immigration agent's fatal shooting of woman leaves Minneapolis in shock. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/01/2026
Just over a week after the tragedy at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, which left 40 dead and 116 injured, the wealthy Alpine nation will come to a standstill for a minute of silence at 2:00 pm (1300 GMT).
A chorus of church bells will then ring throughout the country.
The moment of silence will stand as a "testament to the shared grief felt by the entire nation with all the families and friends directly affected", the Swiss government said in a statement.
At the same time, a me...
This archived item refers to switzerland mourns Crans-Montana fire tragedy. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 09/01/2026
The day-long procession began before dawn, with barefoot volunteers pulling the heavy carriage through narrow streets where the devout waited in hopes of touching the icon, believed to hold miraculous powers.
Thousands of police have been deployed to manage crowds that officials believe could number in the millions by the time it reaches its home in central Manila's Quiapo church around midnight.
This year's festival of Jesus the Nazarene comes on the heels of deadly typhoons, earthquakes ...
This archived item refers to christ icon's procession draws thousands to streets of Philippine capital. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 08/01/2026
The victim of Wednesday's shooting, identified as 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good, was hit at point-blank range as she apparently tried to drive away from masked agents who were crowding around her Honda SUV.
AFP found dozens of posts across social media platforms, primarily the Elon Musk-owned X, in which users shared AI-generated images purporting to "unmask" the agent from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.
"We need his name," Claude Taylor, who heads the anti-Trump pol...
This archived item refers to after Minneapolis shooting, AI fabrications of victim and shooter. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 08/01/2026
Fede Valverde's blistering free-kick and a Rodrygo Goes strike helped Madrid claim a fifth consecutive victory across all competitions, with Alexander Sorloth pulling one back for Diego Simeone's Atletico, who came up short in Jeddah.
Alonso was close to the sack after a run of inconsistent form towards the end of 2025 but his team have slowly found their footing in the shape of positive results, even if some performances have not been entirely convincing.
The Spanish coach led Madrid to a...
This archived item refers to real Madrid edge Atletico to set up Clasico Spanish Super Cup final. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 08/01/2026
Lula vetoed the law adopted by Congress late last year on the third anniversary of major riots by Bolsonaro supporters in the capital Brasilia over his defeat by Lula in 2022 elections.
In scenes reminiscent of the 2021 US Capitol riots, thousands of demonstrators ransacked government buildings in Brasilia on January 8, 2023, a week after Lula's inauguration for a third term.
The rioters called on Brazil's military to overthrow Lula.
"January 8th is etched in our history as the day of our...
This archived item refers to brazil's Lula vetoes law reducing Bolsonaro's sentence. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 08/01/2026
The demonstrators called for "resistance" while marking the third day of deadly clashes in the northern Syrian city.
"We urge states to act as they did for the Palestinian people, for our Kurdish brothers who are suffering oppression and hardship," Zeki Alacabey, a 64-year-old pensioner, told AFP.
The violence, which has claimed at least 17 lives since Tuesday, is the most serious Aleppo has seen between Islamist-led authorities and Kurdish fighters since the transitional Syrian government...
This archived item refers to kurds protest in Turkey against Syrian's Aleppo offensive. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 08/01/2026
The January 9-16 "Will for Peace" drill hosted by South Africa risks further straining its ties with the United States, which is in dispute with many of the countries taking part.
AFP journalists saw two Chinese ships in Cape Town's False Bay harbour on Wednesday, joined by an Iranian vessel on Thursday.
South African navy officials said warships from Russia were also expected to take part in the China-led exercises.
The drill was focused on the "safety of shipping and maritime economic ...
This archived item refers to chinese, Iranian warships in South Africa for exercises. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 08/01/2026
The French club powered to a 28-20 victory in May's decider in Cardiff to secure their first major title.
That prevented Saints from winning a second Champions Cup title as Bordeaux-Begles's star-studded backline and grizzly forward pack produced an impressive display.
"We know how dangerous Northampton are," Du Preez told AFP on Wednesday. "It's probably our biggest game of the season.
"I know they'll be thinking of the final last year and they'll want to get one back on us."
Du Preez,...
This archived item refers to bordeaux's Du Preez wary of Northampton's Champions Cup revenge mission. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 08/01/2026
The 12 days of protests have shaken the clerical authorities under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei already battling economic crisis after years of sanctions and recovering after the June war against Israel.
The movement, which originated with a shutdown on the Tehran bazaar on December 28 after the rial plunged to record lows, has spread nationwide and is now being marked by larger scale demonstrations.
Authorities have blamed unrest on "rioters" and the judiciary chief has vowed there would be "no...
This archived item refers to new clashes in Iran as opposition urges more protests. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 08/01/2026
Video released by China's Ministry of Public Security on Thursday showed Chen in handcuffs as security forces lifted a black bag off his head, after he was escorted off a China Southern plane with black-clad armed guards waiting on a runway.
Cambodia said earlier on Thursday that the bank founded by Chen, Prince Bank, had been put into liquidation.
The bank is a subsidiary of Chen's Prince Holding Group, one of Cambodia's biggest conglomerates, which Washington alleges has served as a fron...
This archived item refers to china confirms extradition of accused scam boss from Cambodia. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 08/01/2026
The oldest Homo sapien fossils, dating from over 300,000 years ago, were found at the Jebel Irhoud northwest of Marrakesh.
Our cousins the Neanderthals mostly lived in Europe, while more recent additions to the family, the Denisovans, roamed Asia.
This has prompted an enduring mystery: who was the last common ancestor of Homo sapiens and our cousins, before the family tree split off into different branches?
This divergence is thought to have occurred between 550,000 and 750,000 years ago....
This archived item refers to fossils discovered in Morocco shed light on our African roots. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 08/01/2026
Temperatures are forecast to soar past 40C in parts of southeast Australia, fuelling some of the most dangerous bushfire conditions since the "Black Summer" blazes of 2019-2020.
Country Fire Authority chief officer Jason Heffernan said the fire danger rating in some parts of Victoria state would reach "catastrophic".
"Catastrophic is as bad as it gets," he told reporters.
"It is the most dangerous fire conditions you can expect -- when a fire starts, takes hold and spreads.
"The decision...
This archived item refers to australia heatwave stokes risk of catastrophic bushfires. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 08/01/2026
But this was mostly because they lost so much weight in the first place, according to the British researchers who conducted the largest and most up-to-date review of the subject.
A new generation of appetite-suppressing, injectable drugs called GLP-1 agonists have become immensely popular in the last few years, transforming the treatment for obesity and diabetes in many countries.
They have been found to help people lose between 15-20 percent of their body weight.
"This all appears to be ...
This archived item refers to study shows how fast kilos return after ending weight-loss drugs. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 08/01/2026
A total of 66 international organizations were named in a White House memorandum as "contrary to the interests of the United States."
Most notable among them is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the parent treaty underpinning all major international climate agreements.
Trump, who has thrown the full weight of his domestic policy behind fossil fuels, has openly scorned the scientific consensus that human activity is warming the planet, deriding climate sci...
This archived item refers to trump pulls US out of key climate treaty, science body: White House. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/01/2026
Both the Dow and S&P 500 retreated from Tuesday's all-time records as markets digested reports showing a fall in US job openings in November and a lower-than-expected rise in private-sector hiring in December.
More upbeat was a services sector survey by the Institute for Supply Management that showed healthier growth in December compared with November.
The jobs data was not great, but did not "trigger changes to perceptions about future Fed rate cuts," said Steve Sosnick of Interactive Bro...
This archived item refers to uS stocks retreat from records as oil falls further. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/01/2026
Jacob Frey, the mayor, called the government's stance "bullshit" and called on ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) officers conducting a second day of mass raids to leave Minneapolis.
A video of the incident, which has not been verified by AFP, shows a Honda SUV apparently blocking unmarked law enforcement vehicles as they attempt to drive down a snow-covered street.
The driver, who the mayor said was a 37-year-old woman, attempted to drive off as officers walked over and tried to o...
This archived item refers to uS immigration officer fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/01/2026
Maduro and his five co-defendants are facing four felony charges and could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted by the federal jury in New York that will eventually hear the case.
The 63-year-old Maduro is expected to fight the allegations on the grounds that he has presidential immunity and his lawyer, at Monday's arraignment, questioned the "legality of his abduction" by US forces.
The specific charges in the indictment are narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspirac...
This archived item refers to what are the US charges against Venezuela's Maduro?. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/01/2026
Washington said it had also seized a Russian-linked oil tanker after pursuing it from Venezuela, stepping up Trump's assertion of US dominance over its neighborhood following Saturday's capture of Maduro.
Trump has said that the United States will "run" Venezuela, but it has no boots on the ground and appears to be relying on a naval blockade and the threat of further force to ensure the cooperation of interim president Delcy Rodriguez.
"We obviously have maximum leverage over the interim ...
This archived item refers to uS says to dictate Venezuela decisions and oil sales. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/01/2026
Thousands of hectares of forest have been devoured since Monday in a part of Argentina still recovering a year on from its worst wildfires in three decades.
Hundreds of firefighters with backup from helicopters and six water-bombing planes were working to contain the flames whipped up by high temperatures, strong winds and severe drought conditions.
"We evacuated more than 3,000 tourists" from the Puerto Patriada lake resort, along with a few dozen permanent residents, Ignacio Torres, the ...
This archived item refers to 3,000 tourists evacuated as Argentine Patagonia battles wildfires. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/01/2026
Trump has repeatedly refused to rule out force to seize the strategic Arctic island, prompting shock and anger from Denmark and other longstanding European allies of the United States.
After a request from Copenhagen, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would soon hold discussions with Danish representatives.
"I'll be meeting with them next week. We'll have those conversations with them then," Rubio told reporters.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that Trump and his...
This archived item refers to trump plots to buy Greenland as NATO ally Denmark seethes. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/01/2026
President Donald Trump will meanwhile meet with US oil executives on Friday to discuss plans for Venezuela's oil sector, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said, days after the raid that toppled Maduro.
"We obviously have maximum leverage over the interim authorities in Venezuela right now," Leavitt told a briefing.
"We're continuing to be in close coordination with the interim authorities, and their decisions are going to continue to be dictated by the United States of America."
Trump has ...
This archived item refers to venezuela's decisions to be 'dictated' by US, White House says. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/01/2026
Cecile Desprairies, 68, says her debut novel "The Propagandist" -- published in English last year -- is inspired by her own childhood, but family members have accused her of lying and want the title removed from bookstores.
"It's a fact: I grew up in a collaborationist family. They all were -- to varying degrees," Desprairies said after the book came out in French in 2023.
She was not present in court on Wednesday, but a lawyer represented her.
In the novel, the narrator's family all have...
This archived item refers to frenchwoman accused of libel over Nazi 'collaborator' family novel. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/01/2026
Argentina international Alvarez, a key player for the Rojiblancos, has scored just twice in his last 10 games across all competitions.
Atletico take on city rivals Real in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Thursday, bidding for a place in Sunday's final.
"The big players all demand a lot from themselves, obviously we don't have to demand a lot only from Julian but from all of us, to achieve the objectives that we want," Koke told a news conference.
"Big players like Julian appear when you need them...
This archived item refers to atletico back struggling Alvarez ahead of Real Super Cup semi. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/01/2026
US officials say the tanker is part of a so-called shadow fleet that carries oil for countries such as Venezuela, Russia and Iran in violation of US sanctions.
The ship had thwarted an earlier attempt to board it last month near Venezuela, where a US raid on Saturday toppled the country's authoritarian president, Nicolas Maduro.
"The vessel was seized in the North Atlantic pursuant to a warrant issued by a US federal court," US European Command, which oversees American forces in the region...
This archived item refers to uS seizes Russia-flagged oil tanker chased to North Atlantic. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/01/2026
The injury comes after Lucu, 32, played the full 80 minutes of Bordeaux-Begles's French Top 14 win over Racing 92 on Saturday.
"If he works hard, it will be four weeks," Bru told AFP. "If not, it will be six."
France start the defence of their Six Nations title on February 5 against Ireland in Paris. Lucu had been expected to start on the bench as back-up to the returning Antoine Dupont.
Bordeaux-Begles play a Champions Cup pool stage match against Northampton on Sunday, in a re-run of la...
This archived item refers to france's Lucu a doubt for Six Nations opener. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/01/2026
But how high really is the risk that Trump's desire for the territory might end up sinking an alliance that has underpinned Western security for over seven decades?
The answer depends on whether Trump is really planning to make a move and if the spectre of military force is just a bluff to exert pressure.
Here's how the situation could break down:
US ups threats
In the wake of his military intervention in Venezuela, Trump set off alarm bells in Europe by repeating his insistence that he wa...
This archived item refers to could Trump's desire for Greenland blow up NATO?. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/01/2026
In a new report, slammed by Israel, the UN rights office said "systematic discrimination" against Palestinians across the occupied Palestinian territories had "drastically deteriorated" in recent years.
"There is a systematic asphyxiation of the rights of Palestinians in the West Bank," UN rights chief Volker Turk said in a statement.
"Whether accessing water, school, rushing to hospital, visiting family or friends, or harvesting olives –- every aspect of life for Palestinians in the West ...
This archived item refers to uN accuses Israel of West Bank 'apartheid'. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/01/2026
Ali Ardestani had been convicted of sharing information with Israel's spy agency Mossad and receiving money in the form of cryptocurrency in exchange, the judiciary's Mizan news agency said.
The Islamic republic has stepped up executions on these charges after its 12-day war in June with Israel. It resulted in significant damage to nuclear and ballistics facilities and the killing of several key top military and security officials in targeted strikes based on intelligence.
The death senten...
This archived item refers to iran executes man on Israel spying charges: judiciary. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/01/2026
Lee's visit this week was the first by a South Korean leader to China in six years, with Seoul seeking a broad reset in relations with its largest trading partner as well as help with the recalcitrant North.
He met with Xi in Beijing on Monday -- a day after the nuclear-armed North fired two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan.
Speaking to journalists in Shanghai as he wrapped up the visit, he said he had urged Beijing's help in bringing Pyongyang back to the negotiating table.
He to...
This archived item refers to south Korea's Lee says urged Xi to help curb North's nukes. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/01/2026
He was 84, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
Ames worked as a counterintelligence analyst for the CIA for 31 years and, along with his wife Rosario, was convicted of selling information to the Soviet Union between 1985 and 1993 -- compromising secret missions and costing lives -- in exchange for more than $2.5 million.
Ames had been head of the Soviet branch in the CIA's counterintelligence group, and gave the Kremlin the names of dozens of Russians who were spying for the United States....
This archived item refers to ex-CIA agent convicted of spying for Soviets dies in prison. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 07/01/2026
But now, having overstayed his visa, he is in the crosshairs of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's promised crackdown on illegal workers.
Minh, a pseudonym used to protect his identity, came to Japan in 2015 under its Technical Intern Training Program (TITP), which is billed as a way for foreign workers to learn skills to take back to developing countries.
But critics say it also helps Japan get cheap workers who are vulnerable to debt and exploitation, with some of them deserting their jobs ...
This archived item refers to vietnamese caught in Japan's illegal worker crackdown. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 06/01/2026
With the US military's overthrow and snatching of Venezuela's firebrand president Nicolas Maduro, Rubio is savoring victory -- but the outcome came only after compromises that again left many wondering where the old Rubio had gone.
Rubio, the first Latino to serve as US secretary of state, will enjoy a unique role in charting the future of oil-rich Venezuela, with President Donald Trump saying Rubio and other aides will call the shots.
Rubio had for years called Maduro illegitimate. Speaki...
This archived item refers to rubio was called a sell-out, then he won on Venezuela. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 06/01/2026
Sean Dyche's side fell behind to Murillo's early own goal at the London Stadium.
But West Ham had a second goal from Crysencio Summerville controversially ruled out by VAR for the tightest of offside decisions.
Forest rubbed salt into West Ham's wounds with a stirring fightback as Nicolas Dominguez equalised before Gibbs-White netted from the spot after another VAR call went the visitors' way.
Fourth-bottom Forest are now seven points clear of third-bottom West Ham with 17 games left in t...
This archived item refers to forest boost survival bid to leave West Ham in turmoil. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 06/01/2026
Washington's stark warning came despite Greenland and Denmark both calling for a speedy meeting with the United States to clear up "misunderstandings."
The US military intervention in Venezuela has reignited Trump's designs on the autonomous Danish territory in the Arctic, which has untapped rare earth deposits and could be a vital player as melting polar ice opens up new shipping routes.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that "acquiring Greenland is a national security pri...
This archived item refers to trump considering military options to acquire Greenland. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 06/01/2026
A bus ran over and injured three pedestrians then drove on and struck an 18-year old who got trapped under the vehicle, rescuers said.the Magen David Adom emergency service said
"Paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene," the agency said.
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews had taken to the streets of to protest a law to conscript them to the army, as the military faces manpower shortages after two years of war on multiple fronts.
Mass demonstrations against the law have been taking place...
This archived item refers to teen killed in anti-conscription protest in Jerusalem. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 06/01/2026
Cesc Fabregas's side notched up a third consecutive victory in the league thanks to three second half goals in Tuscany.
Maximo Perrone put the northerners ahead after 68 minutes with Anastasios Douvikas adding two more on 76 minutes and a late penalty after 96 minutes of play.
Como's French goalkeeper Jean Butez, one of the revelations of the season in Italy, saved a penalty six minutes from time.
The Lombardy club, owned by Indonesian billionaires the Hartono brothers, now have 33 points...
This archived item refers to como sweep past Pisa to go fourth in Serie A. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 06/01/2026
The protests were triggered by anger over the rising cost of living, with the Iranian rial losing value again on Tuesday to reach another record low against foreign currencies.
Iranian security forces have now killed at least 27 protesters, including five minors under the age of 18, after 10 days of demonstrations that began in late December, the Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR) said.
The protest wave began on December 28 with a shutdown by merchants in the Tehran bazaar, a nationa...
This archived item refers to iran security forces use tear gas in Tehran bazaar as toll rises. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 06/01/2026
Former deputy president Rodriguez, 56, was sworn in as acting leader Monday, as Maduro appeared in a New York court, where he pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and "narco-terrorism."
His wife, Cilia Flores, who was snatched with him by US special forces from a military base in Caracas on Saturday during a bombing raid, also pleaded not guilty.
Rodriguez, whom US President Donald Trump has indicated he is willing to work with, faces a delicate balancing act.
She has suggested that she...
This archived item refers to new Venezuelan leader walks tightrope with US, Maduro loyalists. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 06/01/2026
The anniversary highlights a nation divided between irreconcilable accounts of an attack that reshaped American politics -- one supported by official findings of a violent bid to overturn an election, the other portraying it as a protest unjustly criminalized.
"Five years ago today, a violent mob brutally attacked the US Capitol on January 6. Their mission was to overturn a free and fair election. We will never allow extremists to whitewash their treachery," top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffri...
This archived item refers to uS Capitol riot anniversary exposes a country still divided. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 06/01/2026
But for some of the eight million Venezuelans who fled the country over the past decade of economic ruin and repression, the joy at seeing Maduro hauled before a New York court on Monday was tempered by the knowledge that his henchmen remain at the helm.
News of Maduro's demise initially triggered scenes of jubilation among the diaspora.
Several people choked up as they recalled the hardship they fled, and the family they left behind, over the course of his increasingly despotic rule.
But...
This archived item refers to 'Nobody is going to run home': Venezuelan diaspora in wait-and-see mode. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 06/01/2026
Ali Hossain, 40, was collecting firewood in early 2025 when a blast shattered his life.
"I went into the jungle with fellow villagers. Suddenly, there was an explosion, and my leg was blown off," he told AFP. "I screamed at the top of my voice."
Neighbours rushed to stem the spurting blood.
"They picked me up, gathered my severed leg and took me to hospital", he said.
In Ashartoli, a small settlement in Bandarban district -- the village name translates as "haven of hope" -- the weapons o...
This archived item refers to landmines destroy limbs and lives on Bangladesh-Myanmar border. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 06/01/2026
On its website, the group said it had detected a "quality issue" in an ingredient sourced from one of its major suppliers.
"Nestle has undertaken testing of all arachidonic acid oil and corresponding oil mixes used in the production of potentially impacted infant nutrition products," it said on its website.
"No illnesses have been confirmed in connection with the products involved to date."
Nestle said it was in contact with authorities in the relevant countries "to ensure the necessary s...
This archived item refers to nestle recalls infant formula in several European countries. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 06/01/2026
Lee posted a selfie of himself, Xi and their wives on social media platform X on Monday during a visit to Beijing.
"A selfie with President Xi Jinping and his wife, taken with the Xiaomi I received as a gift in Gyeongju," Lee wrote.
"Thanks to them, I got the shot of a lifetime," he said.
"I will communicate more frequently and collaborate more closely going forward."
In the selfie, all four first families are seen smiling.
Lee's office also posted a short YouTube video of the scene, wi...
This archived item refers to south Korea's Lee snaps Xi selfie with Chinese 'backdoor' phone. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 06/01/2026
Of Ukrainian origin, Freeland was appointed by President Volodymyr Zelensky while serving as the Canadian prime minister's special representative for the reconstruction of Ukraine, after holding several political leadership roles in recent years.
"Ukraine is at the forefront of today’s global fight for democracy, and I welcome this chance to contribute on an unpaid basis as an economic advisor to President Zelensky," Freeland wrote on X.
Freeland, 57, a former journalist, speaks Ukrainian,...
This archived item refers to ex-Canadian foreign minister appointed economic advisor in Ukraine. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 05/01/2026
A jagged hole gaped in the apartment wall, through which Gonzalez said he pulled his aunt after the blast early Saturday in the port city of La Guaira.
A projectile hit the apartment building during airstrikes that led to the capture of leftist leader Nicolas Maduro by US forces in the nearby capital Caracas.
Rosa Gonzalez, a lawyer who had lived with her nephew Wilman, a retiree of 62, suffered a trauma to the chest that left her struggling to breathe and with pain in her arm.
"She didn'...
This archived item refers to clearing bomb wreckage, Venezuelan mourns aunt killed in US raid. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 05/01/2026
Trump on Saturday ordered an audacious, deadly assault on Caracas in which US forces snatched Venezuela's leftist leader Nicolas Maduro and took him to face charges in New York.
In his extensive comments since then, Trump said that the United States temporarily "is going to run the country," which has 30 million people and an economy in tatters for years.
The preparation for such a massive undertaking appears to be little or non-existent, with the US embassy in Caracas shuttered, no US for...
This archived item refers to the US plan to 'run' Venezuela - a similar cast, plus threats. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 05/01/2026
The 73-year-old O'Neill stepped in as caretaker boss for eight games following Brendan Rodgers' exit in October, winning seven of those fixtures.
O'Neill, a full-time manager of the Glasgow giants from 2000-2005, stepped aside for Nancy in early December.
But the French boss was sacked on Monday after just eight games in charge, six of which ended in defeat.
"I am really pleased, in fact, very honoured to be asked back to manage the team again and I am looking forward to getting back to w...
This archived item refers to o'Neill appointed Celtic manager until end of the season. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 05/01/2026
It was the first such warning issued by the Israeli military this year, as Israel continues to strike targets in Lebanon despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah.
An AFP photographer in Kfar Hatta, one of the targeted villages in south Lebanon, saw dozens of families flee the village after the warning was issued, amid drone activity in the area, adding that ambulances and fire trucks were on standby.
Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported strikes on the four villages.
According...
This archived item refers to israel strikes south, east Lebanon after evacuation warnings. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 05/01/2026
Four days on from the disaster, Swiss police announced all 116 people wounded in the deadly fire had now been identified, alongside the 40 fatalities, most of whom were teenagers.
Swiss authorities believe the fire in Le Constellation bar, in the upscale Alpine ski resort town of Crans-Montana, started in its basement level when sparklers attached to champagne bottles were lifted too close to the sound insulation foam on the ceiling as people celebrated the New Year in the early hours of Th...
This archived item refers to 83 still in hospital after Swiss fire tragedy. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 05/01/2026
But after Taylor Fritz won to level the tie for the United States, Gauff made amends with Christian Harrison in the mixed doubles, beating Ivonne Cavalle-Reimers and Inigo Cervantes 7-6 (7/5), 6-0 to seal a quarter-final spot.
Gauff had won all six of her previous United Cup singles matches for the USA and had a 3-0 record in mixed doubles. It was the first win over a top-five player for Bouzas Maneiro.
"I know Coco and she's a fighter," the 42nd-ranked Bouzas Maneiro said in Perth. "She...
This archived item refers to gauff shocked as US reach United Cup quarters, Hurkacz stuns Zverev. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 05/01/2026
Pope Leo XIV will close the basilica's ornate bronze doors in a ceremony on Tuesday, just over 12 months after they were opened by his predecessor Pope Francis, who died in April.
"The entire world came to Rome. Pilgrims arrived from 185 countries" for 35 major events, including a festival for young Catholics and the canonization of the first millennial saint, said Archbishop Rino Fisichella.
The numbers showed the centuries-old institution was still "a dynamic church", he told a press con...
This archived item refers to 'Two-pope' Catholic Jubilee draws 33 million pilgrims to Rome. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.
RFI – Live News EN
• 05/01/2026
At the museum itself, almost nothing remains of the 100,000 artefacts it had stored since its construction in the 1950s.
Only pieces too heavy for looters to haul off, like the massive granite statue of the Kush Pharaoh Taharqa and frescoes relocated from temples during the building of the Aswan Dam, are still present on site.
"The virtual museum is the only viable option to ensure continuity," government antiquities official Ikhlass Abdel Latif said, during a recent presentation of the p...
This archived item refers to virtual museum preserves Sudan's plundered heritage. The source originates from RFI – Live News EN and was published in January 2026.