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The African Union backs Ghana's push for transatlantic slavery to be recognized as 'gravest crime against humanity.'

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Despite a ceasefire agreed last October, dozens of Afghans have been killed or wounded in Pakistani airstrikes.

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Democracy is indispensable, say respondents to the new "Germany Monitor" survey, but many feel the system doesn't work.

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As US military presence near Iran intensifies, students have resumed anti-government protests.

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The EU and the US are opposed on the topic of censorship. Big tech, the far right and misinformation are all at play.

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Nemesio Oseguera headed the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, one of Mexico's most violent drug trafficking organizations

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The US Supreme Court decision on tariffs has upended the central plank of President Donald Trump's economic policy.

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It comes after Trump said he would raise a global tariff to 15% after the Supreme Court blocked many of his tariffs.

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European leaders and industry have responded to the US top court's ruling with cautious optimism and deep uncertainty.

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Ukraine is battered not only by Russian airstrikes but also terrorist attacks such as the one on a supermarket in Lviv.

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The attacks come as Ukraine prepares to mark four years since the start of the war on February 24.

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Israel moves towards controversial death penalty revival

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Arab, Muslim nations slam US envoy's Israel land remarks

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Why is Indonesia sending thousands of troops into Gaza?

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Blizzard warnings mount as fierce snowstorm hits US

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North Korea: Ruling party reelects Kim as general secretary

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Winter Olympics closing ceremony draws curtain on Games

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Fact check: Are China's robot soldiers just AI fakes?

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Germany cuts funding for integration of refugees

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The coffee bar in Italy: more than just espresso!

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Red carpet moments and politics at the Berlinale 2026

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