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Trump writes Norway's PM, ties Greenland to peace prize snub The US president wrote to complain about not getting a Nobel Peace Prize, a decision that doesn't rest with Norway's PM. He said he would devote more thought to US interests, after having "stopped 8 Wars PLUS." The key elections in Africa in 2026 Benin's parliamentary elections and Uganda's general elections, both held in January, marked the beginning of a busy and decisive year at ballot boxes across the African continent. Why Myanmar election won't change Europe's mind on junta Seeking international legitimacy, Myanmar's ruling military junta claims elections this week are a return to democracy. But it will take more than the junta's word to convince the EU that the polls are free and fair. Human cost of wildlife conservation in Tanzania Trophy hunting interests are turning the screw on northern Tanzania's Maasai communities and wildlife paradise. Meanwhile, well-funded conservation efforts are attracting scrutiny amid rising Maasai eviction cases. Pakistan: At least 14 dead in Karachi mall fire A mall in Pakistan's Karachi was on fire for more than 24 hours. At least 14 people have been killed while over 60 are still missing. Hong Kong: Life sentence looms for media tycoon Jimmy Lai With the last stage of Jimmy Lai's national security trial drawing to a close, Hong Kong's High Court is set to decide on the sentence for the pro-democracy tycoon. Will Lai get life in prison? Trump's Greenland tariffs: What you need to know Donald Trump's pursuit of Greenland now extends to new tariffs on countries considered NATO allies. But what would such tariffs mean for the European countries affected, how have they been received, and what happens now? Russia strikes 6 Ukrainian regions, killing at least 2 Dozens of people were wounded and at least two were killed in overnight Russian air attacks on Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian president. The attack comes as US and Ukrainian officials are set to meet in Miami. Syrian army extends control in north, seizes gas, oil fields The Syrian army continues to push against the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), reportedly capturing major oil and gas fields in eastern Syria. Austria: Eight people killed in three avalanches Officials said fresh snowfall in the Austrian Alps is poorly bonded to older layers on the peaks, increasing the risk of repeated avalanches, and urged extreme caution. Port Assab becomes flashpoint for Ethiopia–Eritrea relations Addis Ababa's renewed calls for sea access threaten an already fragile relationship with Eritrea, drawing anger from Asmara.