Around 1,500 US soldiers on standby for deployment to Minneapolis, officials say
The troops are an option should Donald Trump decide to use them to quell anti-ICE protests in the city, an official tells CBS News. Read More
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Syria agrees ceasefire with Kurdish-led forces after two weeks of clashes
President Ahmed al-Sharaa said the deal would allow the Syrian state to reassert control over most areas. Read More
Israel pushes back on Trump’s picks for executives on Gaza ‘Board of Peace’
Israel says it is unhappy it was not consulted, and Palestinians have also been critical. Read More
Six killed in Pakistan shopping mall fire
Parts of the huge plaza in Karachi have collapsed as firefighters battle to extinguish the blaze. Read More
Avalanches kill eight skiers in Austrian Alps
A number of people have died in the Alps over the past week, as heavy snowfall has hit the region. Read More
Syrian army seizes country’s largest oil field from Kurdish forces
The Kurdish-led SDF militia withdrew from the Omar oil field amid an eastward push by government forces. Read More
Fears Iran’s internet shutdown could lead to ‘extreme digital isolation’
Internet monitor FilterWatch warns that authorities are trying to cut the country off from international connectivity. Read More
Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis
The replacement for the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties. Read More
Weight loss jabs are ‘opportunity’ for Leon, boss says
John Vincent says the chain could benefit from the weight loss trend, and sets out his plans to revive the business. Read More
Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds
The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said. Read More