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US President Donald Trump suggested a controversial plan on Saturday to “clean out” Gaza and resettle Palestinians in Egypt and Jordan as part of a broader Middle East peace effort. Describing Gaza as a “demolition site” following the Israel-Hamas war, Trump said he had discussed the idea with Jordan’s King Abdullah II and planned to speak with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.  

Thousands of people across Germany took to the streets on Saturday to protest the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, just weeks before the general election on February 23. Demonstrators in Berlin gathered at the Brandenburg Gate, lighting up their phones, blowing whistles, and singing anti-fascist songs, while in Cologne, protesters carried banners condemning the AfD.  

Manhattan the concrete jungle, is often referred to as the heart of New York City. It is a densely populated island that epitomises urban vibrancy and diversity. While racism is part of American society, Manhattan is one of the few places where the only real colour that matters is green (The Green Dollar Bill). As one of the five boroughs of NYC, it’s characterised by its towering skyscrapers, bustling streets, and a dynamic blend of cultures. This explains the name ‘Manhattan the concrete jungle’ because of the number of towering skyscrapers. From the wealthy financial district of Lower Manhattan to the…

The M23 rebel group says it has seized control of Goma, a major city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement follows a rapid advance against Congolese forces on Sunday, which forced tens of thousands of people to flee nearby towns.  

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol has been charged with insurrection following his failed attempt to declare martial law in December. This move triggered a major political crisis, making Yoon the first sitting president in the country’s history to face criminal charges.  

Both countries have warned of plans to displace Gazans into neighbouring Egypt and Palestinians from the West Bank into Jordan [Mohamed Elshahed/Anadolu via Getty]Egypt and Jordan on Sunday rejected the forced displacement of Palestinians, after US President Donald Trump suggested a plan to “clean out” the Gaza Strip and move its population to the two Arab countries. Egypt’s foreign ministry in a statement expressed Cairo’s “continued support for the steadfastness of the Palestinian people on their land”. It “rejected any infringement on those inalienable rights, whether by settlement or annexation of land, or by the depopulation of that land of…

Palestinians have started returning to northern Gaza after Israel announced a deal with Hamas to release six hostages this week. Among those to be freed is Arbel Yehud, a civilian at the centre of recent tensions.  

The US has cancelled planned tariffs on Colombian goods after Colombia agreed to accept deported migrants without restrictions, the White House announced.

Storm Herminia latest: UK hit by 83mph winds and heavy rain warnings after Storm Eowyn kills two New Met Office weather warnings are in place for most of England and Wales as Storm Herminia brought wind gusts up to 83mph in the southeast. The Environment Agency has issued more than 30 flood alerts across southern England as forecasters warn of up to 80mm of rain in some areas. Warnings for wind and rain have now been extended into Tuesday for some regions, particularly the southwest, where the strongest wind gusts were recorded on Sunday. The Met Office said heavy rain…

Irish consumers see small improvements in their finances but worry pain may be on the way Irish consumers reported a slight rise in confidence as easing concerns over the cost of goods and inflation were met with fears over the impact US economic policy changes might have. The monthly survey of Irish households suggests a clear easing in cost-of-living concerns, but ‘macro’ nervousness has increased notably in the past two months, particularly in relation to job prospects.  The Credit Union Consumer Sentiment Survey shows an index reading of 74.9 for January, marginally up on the 73.9 reading for December. The…