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Rwanda confirms it received seven immigrants deported under Donald Trump
The Trump administration has struck deals with third-party countries, including four in Africa, to accept US deportees.
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Displaced return home and reclaim lost roots as Syria tries to rebuild
Syrians - both refugees and internally displaced - are returning home in increasing numbers since the fall of al-Assad.
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Why France, Germany, and the UK want to reimpose sanctions on Iran
France, Germany, and the UK are starting a 30-day process to reimpose sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme.
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Famous Sikh shrine partially submerged after flooding in Pakistan
One of Pakistan’s most famous Sikh temples was flooded after heavy rains submerged parts of Punjab province.
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Intel receives $5.7bn as Trump administration buys 10 percent stake
CFO David Zinsner has also downplayed concerns that Intel's manufacturing arm could fall under outside control.
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Two Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli drone explosion in southern Lebanon
Lebanese army says two other personnel wounded after crashed Israeli drone explodes during inspection in Naqoura area.
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What do a US envoy’s ‘animalistic’ remarks to journalists signify
Anger after US special envoy Tom Barack tells reporters in Beirut to 'be civilised'.
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United Nations says children make up 50 percent of gang members in Haiti
US and Panama proposed a security force meant to counter gangs, despite setbacks with an existing policing operation.
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Real Madrid to face Liverpool, PSG face Barcelona in Champions League draw
The draw for the league phase of the UEFA Champions League was made in Monaco on Friday with PSG handed a tough defence.
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Millions of children at risk across Africa as aid cuts impact food supplies
Emergency food supplies are running out in Nigeria, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan, Save the Children warns.
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US envoy says calling Lebanon reporters ‘animalistic’ was ‘inappropriate’
Tom Barrack says he was telling Lebanese journalists to 'be civilised' but notes that they were 'just doing their job'.
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Israel launches latest attacks against Houthis in Yemen’s Sanaa
No immediate reports of casualties as Israel says it strikes military target. Houthis say civilians targeted.
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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump for his attempt to fire her
The lawsuit comes amid concerns that the US president is trying to sway central bank’s decisions on monetary policy.
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Why are US warships going to Venezuela?
The US has ordered warships to position off Venezuela's coast in a move President Nicolas Maduro has called illegal.
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Transunion hack exposes consumer data for millions of Americans
The credit bureau has said the July breach was brought on by an unidentified third party and was quickly contained.
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UN Security Council votes to wind down UNIFIL mission in Lebanon after 2026
Amid US pressure, vote extends peacekeeping mission but then calls for 'orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal'.
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How Israel tries to justify killing journalists
Since the war on Gaza began, Israel has intensified its attacks on the media. We break down how the smear campaigns work
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Israel ramps up bombardment of Gaza City as at least 61 killed
UN chief warns of 'new and dangerous phase' of war as Israeli forces target eastern and southern Gaza City.
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UN chief slams Israel for ‘deliberate’ Gaza ‘catastrophe’
UN Chief Antonio Guterres accused Israel of making ‘deliberate decisions that defy basic humanity’.
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Elderly Palestinians starving to death under Israeli-made famine in Gaza
An increasing number of elderly Palestinians in Gaza are dying due to the Israeli-made famine there.
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