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North Korean leader fires vice premier, slams 'incompetent' officials North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un publicly dismissed a cabinet vice premier over a factory project. He also blasted officials for "defeatism" and "irresponsibility." Northern lights dazzle US, Europe amid intense solar storm The sun has ejected the largest solar radiation storm in over 20 years. The phenomenon caused auroras to light up the skies in some parts of the world. IS fighters flee prison as Syria's army clashes with SDF Hundreds of IS members escaped a prison amid clashes between Syrian government forces and the SDF, the country's main Kurdish-led force. Nigeria: Gunmen kidnap more than 160 in church attacks Armed gangs with "sophisticated weapons" kidnapped worshipers from at least two churches in Kaduna state. Nigeria faces several internal conflicts that have affected both Christians and Muslims — often indiscriminately. How can the EU respond to US 'blackmail' over Greenland? European leaders have three main options for responding to the Trump administration’s economic threats. If they don’t get it right, Trump may be emboldened to take over Greenland. 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.