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Can Trump’s ‘madman theory’ reshape Iran and the Middle East?
The 'madman theory' aims to pressure adversaries but risks backfiring when opponents feel they have nothing to lose.
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Why has Burkina Faso banned political parties, and what’s next?
It's the latest of several measures that rights groups say are shrinking the civic space in the Sahel nation.
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Djokovic beats Sinner as history and Alcaraz await in Australian Open final
Novak Djokovic stuns reigning two-time champion Jannik Sinner to set up Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz.
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Trump nominates Kevin Warsh to replace Powell as Fed chair
Nomination comes as Trump heaps pressure on Powell to cut interest rates; Warsh to face challenging Senate confirmation.
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US-Iran tensions: The diplomatic scramble to prevent a war
Facing the prospect of US strikes, Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts with countries including Turkiye.
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Zverev slams Alcaraz timeout after loss in longest Australian Open semi
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz beat Germany's Alexander Zverev over five hours but the latter is upset by officiating of injury.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy invites Putin to Kyiv for talks
Ukraine and Russia held US-mediated discussions in Abu Dhabi last week with another meeting scheduled for Sunday.
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Is Israel’s current path setting it on course for collapse?
Political polarisation, economic strain and emigration challenge Israel's future as a secure and sustainable state.
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Pep Guardiola renews public support for Palestine at charity event
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wore a keffiyeh and condemned global silence of Palestinian children's suffering.
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Giant Hind Rajab portrait unveiled in Spain for anniversary of her killing
Activists unveiled a giant portrait of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Barcelona on the second anniversary of her killing.
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Pakistan military raids kill 41 armed fighters in Balochistan
Military claims without providing evidence that the slain fighters were linked to India.
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Netherlands watchdog probing Roblox over risks to children
Regulator launches investigation into US gaming platform over potential risks to underage users in the EU.
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Bangladesh, The ICC & double standards?
A look at how the exclusion of one Bangladeshi player led to an entire country exiting the T20 World Cup.
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Israel accepts Gaza’s 70,000 death toll: A record of denialism, lies
Israel has repeatedly denied the death toll in Gaza during its more than two-year genocidal war on the enclave.
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Real Madrid draw Benfica, PSG get Monaco in UEFA Champions League playoffs
Real Madrid handed tough UEFA Champions League draw against Benfica, the team that consigned them to the playoffs.
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Five killed as Israeli strikes persist in Gaza despite ceasefire
Two people are reported killed in a drone strike at Maghazi camp in central Gaza while three others die in Rafah.
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Israel announces plan to reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing on Sunday
The vital link for humanitarian supplies has been shut for two years.
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Vonn airlifted to hospital after crash at cancelled final pre-Olympic race
United States skier Lindsey Vonn among three crashes in Crans-Montana in Switzerland with race eventually cancelled.
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Italian court opens trial over deadly migrant shipwreck
Police, coastguard officials accused of involuntary manslaughter; case shines light on policies of far-right government.
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Mozambique flood survivors displaced and ‘exhausted’
A pregnant woman says she was forced to give birth during deadly flooding in Mozambique.
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