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Ukraine peace talks constructive, Russia claims after Kyiv hits ship

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Angry Russians turn on Putin over poverty and stagnant economy

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Pope Leo summons the world's cardinals to Rome for two-day consistory

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Egypt's el-Sissi urges UN Security Council reforms for Africa's larger role

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US tech enabled China's CCTV empire. Now Tibetans are paying the price

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North Korea warns Japan's nuclear plans must be stopped 'at any cost'

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Hundreds of thousands attend funeral of slain Bangladeshi activist

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Eight elephants killed as train hits herd in India's northeast

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Indian pilot suspended for physically assaulting passenger

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Imran Khan and wife sentenced to 17 years in another graft case

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Indian students 'forcibly recruited' into Russian army die in Ukraine

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At least three killed by knife-wielding attacker in Taiwan

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Ghana 'overlooks marginalised women' in landmark fisheries bill

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How private investors are making billions from countries in debt

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'Lives at stake' as Sierra Leone virtually axed from UK aid budget

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Trump's chief of staff 'aghast' at 'horrifying' Musk-led aid cuts

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Rohingya refugees face food shortages as aid cuts hit Bangladesh camps

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Risk-taking in a divided world: interview with Director of ICA

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Aid cuts have caused large number of deaths around world, Gates warns

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The brewery battling Israeli blocks to export beer to the UK

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19 new Jewish settlements in West Bank approved by Israeli Cabinet

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Netanyahu 'expected to ask Trump for help with fresh Iran strikes'

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US launches airstrikes in Syria after ISIS gunman killed 3 Americans

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Gaza no longer in famine – but conditions still 'highly fragile'

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13 injured after clash between ultra-Orthodox and police in Israel

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Israel blocks Canadian members of Parliament from entering West Bank

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Two soldiers from Iowa identified as Americans killed in Syria ambush

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Narges Mohammadi hospitalised following arrest in Iran, family say

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Iranian Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi arrested

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Hamas confirms death of senior commander in Gaza after Israeli strike

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Trump says he will retaliate after three Americans killed in Syria

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Hamas commander behind October 7 attacks 'killed by Israel in Gaza'

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Epstein live: Survivors in shock over redactions as Bondi may be fined

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Chilling video shows alleged shoplifting suspect pull gun on Ohio cop

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Trump threatens to 'fire' Don Jr at fractious Turning Point conference

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Todd Chrisley's son arrested weeks after Trump pardons parents: report

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Nicki Minaj praises 'dashing' Trump in interview with Erika Kirk

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Truth of Epstein files could come from whistleblowers, Democrat says

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Half of Americans already thinking about 2028 election: poll

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What is the mysterious 'radiation' fog blanketing California?

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White House releases bizarre ad featuring footage of actor Jon Hamm

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Blanche says it's 'laughable' DOJ would take down photos with Trump

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US 'pursuing' third vessel near Venezuela after tanker seizure: report

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Trump set to expand immigration crackdown and increase workplace raids

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Minnesota Vikings plane makes emergency landing on way to NY Giants

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Spirit Airlines staff face charges over theft of passenger's $500 bag

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Cop who killed Tamir Rice fired again as he struggles to keep a job

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I was a British PoW tortured by Russia; this is how Ukraine can win

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Russian missile strike on Odesa kills 8 as US hosts a Kremlin envoy for talks on peace plan

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Ukraine strikes Russian tanker after receiving £80bn loan from EU

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Shein ordered to make changes or face fines amid sex doll controversy

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Putin asked about existence of aliens: 'This is secret information'

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What to know about the EU's new $106 billion loan to Ukraine

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Denmark blames Russia for 'destructive' cyberattacks

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Egypt vows to prevent escalation between Lebanon and Israel amid tensions over Hezbollah

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Louvre issues major update after staff strikes outside museum

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Crown Princess to undergo lung transplant after health deteriorates

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Putin warns EU leaders of 'consequences' if Russia robbed of assets

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Moscow claims its spy chief held call with new head of MI6

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French police raid culture minister's home as part of corruption probe

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Watch live: Putin holds annual end of year address and phone-in

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Why the EU couldn't agree on using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

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Nine killed in mass shooting in South Africa

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Netanyahu confirms Israel's largest-ever natural gas deal

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World Cup nations Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire added to Trump travel ban

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At least 37 dead after devastating flash floods hit Morocco

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South Africa building collapse leaves one dead; several people trapped

9 days ago

Funding to fight climate crisis is failing countries that need it most

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Nigerian child taken in mass abduction recalls horrifying ordeal

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Anti-FGM programmes axed in UK aid cuts: 'There will be more victims'

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At least 19 dead as buildings collapse in Morocco's Fez

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The UK's aid cuts have consequences for our security

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Congo facing worst cholera outbreak in 25 years

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Bodies discovered at suspected organ-harvesting ring in hotel

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Benin coup leader still on the run after thwarted government takeover

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Benin says situation 'under control' after apparent coup attempt

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Mass shooting in unlicensed bar leaves 12 dead including three kids

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Furious China vows to step up Taiwan invasion drills in response to US

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Honda to pause production in Japan and China as chip shortages persist

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Mother convicted of hiding daughter's body in freezer for 20 years

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Japan clarifies nuclear weapons pledge amid senior official's comments

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Kiwi Chow's film banned in Hong Kong over national security concerns

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Couple die in fire in Japan after being trapped in sauna room

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Three arrested after video shows elephant being burned alive

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G7 calls for Jimmy Lai's immediate release as pressure mounts on China

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Gold logo found on AC unit from decades ago sparks treasure hunt

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Trump announces massive $11bn weapons sales package to Taiwan

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Report warns US forces would be drastically outmatched by China

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Chinese tea brands aim to convert coffee drinkers in US expansion

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Embarrassment for India as toxic air pollution overshadows Messi tour

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Scientists identify tipping point when bird flu could cause a pandemic

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Australia's PM booed at ceremony mourning Bondi Beach attack victims

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Albanese booed at Sydney vigil as Australia orders intelligence review

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'Intifada' chant to be banned by Australian state after Bondi shooting

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Australian state premier apologises after husband caught drink driving

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Australia calls on gun owners to give up firearms after Bondi attack

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Australia to tighten hate speech laws after Bondi Beach terror attack

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Australia mourns 10-year-old Bondi Beach victim Matilda at funeral

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Sydney university sacks lecturer for outburst at Jewish students

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Jewish bakery in Sydney closes over safety fears after Bondi attack

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Bondi Beach suspect charged with 15 counts of murder as funerals held

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Bondi Beach attacker's family 'had no knowledge of his radicalisation'

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Couple who tackled Bondi Beach gunman but died hailed as heroes

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Pakistani-origin man falsely identified as Bondi gunman speaks out

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Bondi Beach gunmen 'received military-style training' in Philippines

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Australian PM meets hero shopkeeper who tackled Bondi Beach gunman

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