Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent
Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.
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Is Ronaldo on strike? The story behind 'unhappy' £500,000-a-day star's absence
Cristiano Ronaldo appears to have gone on strike at his Saudi Arabian club, Sky Sports is reporting.
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Team GB hopefuls, new sports and Mariah Carey - all you need to know about the Winter Olympics
The stage has been set for Italy's Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo as the two host cities gear up for the 25th Winter Olympics.
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Crown Princess's son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway
Marius Borg Høiby, who goes on trial on Tuesday, has been remanded in custody for four weeks after new allegations.
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Iran heads for make or break this week over averting war with US
It's make or break this week for averting war between America and Iran.
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Ukraine hails 'real results' after Musk restricts Russian Starlink use
Starlink-enabled drones have been linked to a number of recent deadly attacks by Russia on Ukraine.
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'Superhuman' teen swims hours to save family stranded off Australian coast
The 13-year-old swam 4km in rough water after his mother and siblings were swept out to see off the coast of Western Australia.
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Infantino sorry for fans joke - and insists Trump deserved peace prize
The president of world football's governing body FIFA has apologised to British football fans after a comment which was criticised as a "cheap joke" by the Football Association.
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Infantino is controversial but consistent - the FIFA boss places football above politics
02-Feb-2026 - Source: Sky News
FIFA boss apologises for fans joke - and insists Trump deserved peace prize
The president of world football's governing body FIFA has apologised to British football fans after a comment which was criticised as a "cheap joke" by the Football Association.
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'Brave' boy, 13, swims 4km to save family stranded off Australia coast
The teenager is praised for his courage and bravery after swimming back to shore to raise the alarm.
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'Pay and smile' - Rome visitors face Trevi Fountain charge
Italy's capital city has introduced a €2 fee to access the viewing area of its iconic fountain, which had previously been free to visit.
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Iran summons EU ambassadors in protest at Revolutionary Guard terror listing
Iran is summoning ambassadors from the European Union to protest against the decision to list the Revolutionary Guard as a terror group.
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Bangladesh hands down jail sentences to former PM and her Labour MP niece
Bangladesh has sentenced former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, and her niece, Labour MP Tulip Siddiq, to jail in a corruption probe.
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Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape
They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.
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Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues
Democrats want changes in funding to the Department of Homeland Security in light of the fatal shootings of two US citizens during immigration raids.
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Candidate tough on crime wins Costa Rica presidential election
Laura Fernández won the election outright in the first round amid concern about a rise in organised crime.
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Gaza's key Rafah border crossing with Egypt reopens
Only dozens of Palestinians and no goods will be able to cross in both directions each day.
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Trump to close Kennedy Center for two years - sparking more controversy over DC venue
Donald Trump has said the Kennedy Center will close for two years in plans that are fuelling the growing controversy over the Washington DC arts venue.
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Watch: Snake at train station scares Sydney commuters
People were seen running away as soon as they came across the venomous snake.
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