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Shattered joy: Wedding celebrations cut short in Gaza after Israeli attack
Long-postponed wedding ended in devastation after Israeli artillery hit a building in Gaza, killing family members.
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Victory against Israeli West Bank settlement offers Palestinians some hope
Christian activist Kisiya regains access to family land after an Israeli court ruled against settlers in the West Bank.
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Algeria bill seeks to criminalise era of French colonial rule
Algeria’s parliament has begun debating a draft law that would criminalise France’s colonial rule from 1830 to 1962.
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The spin and misinformation around Bondi was inevitable
How the Bondi Beach tragedy set off a media chain reaction.
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Venezuela warns US ‘aggression’ is first stage amid ‘continental ambitions’
Venezuela's UN ambassador denounces US military strikes, naval blockade at a meeting of the UN Security Council.
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US bars five Europeans over alleged efforts to ‘censor American viewpoints’
US to deny visas to an ex-EU commissioner and four others it accuses of efforts to censor speech on social media.
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Russian forces seize embattled Siversk town as Ukrainian troops withdraw
Fall of town comes as Russia, US propose a 'demilitarised', 'free economic zone' in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
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Syria-Russia ties entering ‘new stage’ as foreign ministers meet in Moscow
Talks held between top diplomats a day after al-Shaibani discussed military cooperation with Russian President Putin.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,399
These are the key developments from day 1,399 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,399
These are the key developments from day 1,399 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Belgium joins South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Other countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Ireland, Mexico, Spain and Turkiye, have already joined case in The Hague.
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How will Syria deal with its growing security challenges?
Renewed fighting between army and SDF highlights volatility.
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Venezuela passes law enacting harsh penalties for supporters of US blockade
Government of President Nicolas Maduro denounces US seizure of oil tankers as illegal acts of piracy.
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Trump administration to resume wage garnishment for student loan defaulters
Borrowers to receive wage garnishment notices starting January 7, Department of Education confirms.
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Hindutva protest at Bangladesh High Commission over lynching of Hindu man
Hindutva activists tried to storm the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi, India as they rallied against a lynching.
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Wasteful Nigeria edge past Tanzania to make winning start to AFCON 2025
Nigeria seal a 2-1 win against a plucky Tanzania to open their Africa Cup of Nations 2025 account with a win in Fez.
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UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences
The 50-year-old comedian is already facing similar charges, including rape and sexual assault, involving four women.
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Libyan army chief killed in plane crash near Turkiye’s capital
Private jet carrying Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four top officials crashes near Ankara, killing everyone on board.
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Brazilian Supreme Court says Bolsonaro can leave prison to undergo surgery
Justice Alexandre de Moraes has approved a request for the ex-president to leave prison for hernia treatment.
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Cambodia’s economy squeezed by Thai conflict
Conflict with Thailand is hitting Cambodia’s economy. The country depends heavily on Thailand for trade, tourism and
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