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Egypt will face Senegal in the semi-final in a rematch of the 2021 final that saw the Lions of Teranga lift their first-ever trophy at the Africa Cup of Nations. Are Senegal ready for the challenge after their 1-0 win against Mali?

What’s next for Venezuela, where a surprise attack saw US forces capture President Nicolas Maduro and his wife? Is getting control of the country’s oil reserves the most important motivation for US President Donald Trump? Charles Pellegrin talks to David Goldwyn, president of Goldwyn Global Strategies and former US State Department special envoy and coordinator for international energy affairs from 2009 to 2011.

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million. The private deal for “Action Comics No. 1” was announced Friday. It eclipses the previous record price for a comic book, set last November when a copy of “Superman No. 1″ was at sold at auction for $9.12 million.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Saturday warned that safeguarding security was a “red line” and the military vowed to protect public property, as the clerical establishment ⁠stepped up efforts to quell massive nationwide protests.

While Mali’s campaign at the African Cup of Nations has ended, their 1-0 loss against Senegal would have been much heavier if it wasn’t for their goalkeeper’s fantastic saves when the Eagles were reduced to 10 men. Djigui Diarra had already impressed in their penalty shootout against Tunisia and his performances are set to be one of the highlights of this tournament.

There’s global outrage over Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok, a key feature on social media platform X, which has repeatedly generated sexually explicit deepfake images of women and teenagers. Yet how social media can be used for good; Annette Young talks to Nika Kovač from My Voice, My Choice about using Instagram, TikTok and other platforms to help win a historic European Parliament vote on expanding abortion access. Plus turning the tables on gender equality; the Kenyan music academy offering training courses for women wanting to become DJs.

When the Clooney family were granted French citizenship, the news made headlines around the world. The US president weighed in on their choice, sparking a war of words; we learn more about the transatlantic row pitting Hollywood against la vie en France. Also, a new film about the British featherweight who became a giant of boxing brings “Prince” Naseem Hamed’s life and career to the big screen. Plus we take a closer look at the frozen landscape that helped Claude Monet refine his painting technique during a very cold snap. 

Iran’s supreme leader signaled that security forces would crack down on protesters, directly challenging U.S. President Donald Trump’s pledge to support those peacefully demonstrating. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed Trump as having hands “stained with the blood of Iranians” while State media referred to demonstrators as “terrorists,” setting the stage for a violent crackdown. Human Rights Lawyer and Amnesty International Iran Researcher Raha Bahreini offers an unflinching view into the latest wave of civil unrest in Iran: Economic grievances and a widespread demand for systemic change, all under the violent shadow of a brutally oppressive regime.

After a wild night of drama, Paris Saint-Germain claimed their first trophy of the year at Marseille’s expense, prevailing 2-2 before winning 4-1 on penalties. The Parisians kick off 2026 in style, lifting a record-extending 14th Trophée des champions, their 12th in the last 13 editions.

Between traffic, excessive use of car horns, building sites and religious celebrations, the ears of residents in Indian megacities like New Delhi and Mumbai rarely get a moment of respite. Authorities remain silent on possible solutions to combat this health scourge. Our correspondents Lisa Gamonet and Alban Alvarez report.