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Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire

Sri Lankan sapphires are renowned for their unique color, clarity and shimmer

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Gemologist Ashan Amarasinghe holds what is said to be the world's largest purple star sapphire at a ceremony in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026.

Trump hints at tariffs over Greenland control

Trump for months has insisted that the US should control Greenland

President Donald Trump

Ancient cheetah mummies discovered in Saudi Arabia

The remains range from 130 years old to over 1,800 years old

This undated image provided by Communications Earth and Environment shows the mummified remains of a cheetah.

Thailand suffers another accident after rail tragedy

Construction crane collapses on Rama 2 Road elevated expressway in Samut Sakhon at 9am

A construction crane that collapsed on the Rama 2 Road elevated expressway in Samut Sakhon province, Thailand on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Arnun Chonmahatrakool)

'Multiple Americans' detained in Venezuela released

'Important step': Washington welcomes release of detained Americans in Venezuela

Supporters of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro ride through the streets calling for his release as he faces trial in the United States after being captured by U.S. forces, in Caracas, Venezuela, Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Matias Delacroix)

Lyft, Uber drivers protest Waymo robotaxis

2 dozen drivers, supporters call for safer streets, greater oversight on self-driving cars

Demonstrators holds signs during a protest by Uber and Lyft drivers asking state regulators to take self-driving taxis off the streets due to safety concerns at the California Public Utilities Commission headquarters Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Haven Daley)

Photos: Tensions rise after Renee Good shooting

Shooting intensifies tensions amid ICE immigration crackdown in Minnesota

People gather around a makeshift memorial honoring Renee Good who was fatally shot by a federal law enforcement agent near the site of the shooting in Minneapolis, Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Tom Baker)

South Korean movie star Ahn Sung-ki dies at 74

Ahn had been fighting blood cancer for years; death announced by his agency

FILE - South Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki attends an event as part of the 11th Pusan International Film Festival in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 13, 2006. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)

Australia Open: Venus Williams is back after 5 years

Williams, 45, would make a return to Melbourne Park 28 years after her first appearance

Venus Williams made her debut at the Indian Wells (1994).

French govt defends granting citizenship to Clooneys

French government defends their naturalisation that was questioned by a junior minister

George Clooney kisses the hand of his wife Amal while posing for photographers on the red carpet for the film 'Jay Kelly' during the 82nd edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, Aug. 28, 2025.

Harvey Weinstein accuser is being sued for defamation

Ewa Sokola claims sister's statements damaged her reputation in Poland

Harvey Weinstein appears in state court in Manhattan after a mistrial on a rape charge, Aug. 13, 2025 in New York.

Tyler Perry sued for sexual assault

Lionsgate also sued for allegedly ignoring Perry's misconduct

Tyler Perry arrives at the BET Awards, June 9, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

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