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PM calls for scrapping of early release for prisoners

The Tories’ plan to toughen up prison sentences in the wake of the latest terror attack has been opposed by the father of one of the victims.

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Malta’s PM ‘to resign in January’ over slain reporter’s case

Malta’s Prime Minister Joseph Muscat will reportedly resign next month as a police investigation into to the 2017 murder of a journalist reaches the highest ranks of his office.

Iran has no reason to trust Europe: Analyst

A political commentator says Iran has no reason to trust the European countries.

Thousands of Israelis demand resignation of ‘crime minister’

Over 6,000 angry Israeli protesters pour onto the streets of Tel Aviv to demand the resignation of “crime minister” Benjamin Netanyahu who is facing corruption charges.

Trump to meet Johnson in UK: White House

Boris Johnson and Donald Trump will meet each other this week in the UK, a White House official says.

Philippines starts evacuations as typhoon approaches

Thousands of people are being evacuated in the Philippines as a powerful typhoon is rumbling in from the Pacific.

Right-wing extremists attack Arab MP after Netanyahu’s fiery remarks

An Arab lawmaker in the Israeli parliament (Knesset) has been attacked by right-wing extremists days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made incendiary statements about Arab MPs.

Volunteers plant 15,000 trees as part of climate campaign in UK

Volunteers plant some 15,000 trees near Heanor, Derbyshire, in the UK, as part of a campaign called the “Big Climate Fightback.”

Shootout leaves at least 14 dead in Mexico

A shootout between suspected drug traffickers and police in a Mexican town near the US border leaves at least 14 dead, including four officers.

US plane crash leaves 9 dead, including 2 kids amid storm warning

Authorities say nine people, including two children, have been killed after a plane crashed in South Dakota on Saturday.

One-week lull in Hong Kong protests ends with rival rallies

People stage rival rallies in Hong Kong for and against the government of the semi-autonomous Chinese city, after a week of calm that started with local elections.

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A Swedish start-up has developed a medical headset which is said to treat acute and long-term depression.

Iran registers candidates for parliamentary elections

Candidates begin filing their nominations for the 11th Iranian parliamentary elections scheduled for February 21, 2020.

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen

Bayern Munich have suffered their first loss under Hansi Flick.

Majority of Republicans say Trump better than Lincoln: Poll

A majority of Republicans say Donald Trump is a better president than Abraham Lincoln, a poll shows.

Thousands in Tel Aviv rally to demand Netanyahu’s resignation

Thousands in Tel Aviv hold rallies to demand Netanyahu’s resignation over his corruption charges.

Philippines: Protesters rally against Duterte’s ‘opening up to foreign powers’

Protesters rallied in Manila on Saturday against President Rodrigo Duterte’s policies. They accuse him of exposing the economy to the US and China.

US consumer confidence falls on concerns over trade war with China

The holiday shopping season just kicked off in the US with Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year.

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F1: Hamilton takes Abu Dhabi pole position

World champion Lewis Hamilton has taken an impressive pole position for the season-ending Abu Dhabi motorsports Grand Prix, while Ferrari’s disappointing run continued.

Fuel price riots exposed enemies’ opportunism: Top general

Iran’s top military commander says fuel price riots exposed the degree of opportunism of enemies.

London Bridge Attack

Tens of thousands of protesters to face Trump in London

US President Donald Trump is to face tens of thousands of protesters after he arrives in London next week.

US envoy to Germany regrets Europeans joining INSTEX

US envoy to Germany says Europeans should be blacklisted by the US because they are helping Iran.