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Why is it that the UK government can’t define Islamophobia?
The proposed official definition of anti-Muslim hostility that does not address Islamophobia is dangerously inadequate.
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Central African Republic votes as Touadera seeks third presidential term
In office since 2016, President Faustin-Archange Touadera is projected to win the first round of vote.
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Ukraine will try “to get some concessions” from Trump at meeting
Ben Aris talks about the meeting on Dec 28 between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump
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Kosovo votes in snap election in bid to end a year of political deadlock
The Balkan nation votes again as PM Albin Kurti seeks majority to break the stalemate and form a government.
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Brazil court orders house arrest for Bolsonaro accomplices
Move comes after a former police chief convicted in the coup plot was caught in Paraguay trying to flee to El Salvador.
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The TAZARA turns 50: Riding the railway that bridges Tanzania and Zambia
Businesspeople, students, tourists among those sharing space on the 1,860km TAZARA railway built by China in the 1970s.
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UK curbs DRC visas, announces migrant return deals with Angola, Namibia
Home Office announces visa restrictions on DRC for alleged failure to cooperate with UK's new migrant return policy.
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UK curbs DRC visas, announces migrant return deals with Angola, Namibia
Home Office announces visa restrictions on DRC for alleged failure to cooperate with UK's new migrant return policy.
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Polls close in Myanmar as military holds first election since 2021 coup
The UN, human rights groups and opposition parties say the electoral process is not free, fair or credible.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,403
These are the key developments from day 1,403 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Palestinians suffer flooded tents and debris as cold and rain lash Gaza
Authorities in the enclave warn that the downpour could intensify into a full-blown storm.
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Nigeria reach AFCON knockouts despite late Tunisia scare
Nigeria handed nervy ending by Tunisia but hold on to become second team to reach 2025 Africa Cup of Nations knockouts.
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Villa come back at Chelsea, while Arsenal and Man City win again
Aston Villa win 2-1 at Chelsea in the English Premier League, while leaders Arsenal and Man City maintain pace.
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Iran president says US, Israel, Europe waging ‘full-fledged war’ on country
If Israel and the US were to attack Iran again, they would 'face a more decisive response', Pezeshkian warns.
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Do Donald Trump’s strikes in Nigeria serve any purpose?
The US president says air strikes are against ISIL, claiming the group targets Christians.
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Israel’s recognition of Somaliland slammed across world capitals
Regional blocs join nations in condemning Israel's move to formally recognise breakaway Somali region as independent.
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Taiwan rocked by magnitude 7.0 quake but no major damage reported
The weather administration said damage from the quake should be limited because it was deep and hit offshore.
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What’s happening in Myanmar’s civil war as military stages elections?
Myanmar's military seeks to entrench rule as it begins to claw back territory and China presses for stability.
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Mane rescues Senegal in draw with DR Congo, as Benin find first AFCON win
Former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane scores the equaliser as Senegal avoid DR Congo upset, while Benin beat Botswana.
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US air strikes won’t fix Nigeria’s security crisis but could make it worse
An attack on local armed groups does not address the root cause of violence; it could, however, drive polarisation.
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