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US President Donald Trump says his administration is removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, but added federal forces will “come back” if crime rates go up. Source link

Moscow’s allegation that Ukraine launched an attack on the Russian president’s state residence is being dismissed as a ploy to derail peace talks.  Source link

Israel, suffering international isolation, has recognised a small territory desperate for international attention. Here’s why it has caused an enormous stir.  Source link

An Australian K-pop idol caught up in a bitter dispute with her former record label is sued for more than $44 million and dropped from her group. Source link

Meat Industry Council says it is “extremely disappointed” as China imposes a tariff on Australian beef imports that could cost $1 billion. Source link

The monarch speaks publicly about the attack for the first time during an interview with BBC Radio 4’s Today programme. Source link

President Emmanual Macron’s government will soon submit draft legislation banning children under 15 from using social media, according to French media.  Source link

US military forces have carried out strikes against three boats in international waters in the Pacific Ocean. Eight people are reported to have survived. Source link

Around the world there have been some colourful and imaginative ways of ringing in the new year, with some places forgoing traditional fireworks out of respect for disasters in 2025. Source link

The Israeli government says the organisations have not met new requirements, which include recognising Israel as a Jewish and democratic state and banning any so-called “de-legitimisation” of Israel. Source link