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Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first woman PM: A life of power and resistance
The 80-year-old fought to restore democracy after military takeover in 1980s, but corruption claims tainted her legacy.
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Bangladesh mourns former leader Khaleda Zia, who died aged 79
Bangladesh's first female prime minister dies after a prolonged illness at a hospital in Dhaka.
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Five key takeaways from Trump-Netanyahu meeting in Florida
US president and Israeli prime minister exchange flattery as Trump threatens Iran and stresses that Hamas must disarm.
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At UN, Somalia slams Israel’s Somaliland recognition as ‘threat’ to peace
Somalia says it is concerned the recognition serves as a pretext for the forced relocation of Palestinians.
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Kyiv rejects Russia’s claim of Ukrainian attack on Putin residence
The Ukrainian president rejects Moscow’s claim that Ukrainian forces launched a drone attack on Novgorod.
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French village memorialises far-right actress Brigitte Bardot
Saint-Tropez residents paid tribute to French actress Brigitte Bardot outside her home, a day after she died at 91.
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How serious are the sectarian tensions facing Syria?
Alawite protesters confront government supporters in coastal cities.
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‘A tough neighbourhood’’: Trump says Gaza rebuilding to start soon
President Trump said he wants to move to phase two of the Gaza ceasefire “quickly” if Hamas disarms soon.
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Pro-Palestine activists target UK Labour offices over hunger strikers
Activists accuse the government of refusing to engage with the detainees’ demands.
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‘We’ll knock the hell out of them’: Trump threatens Iran
Donald Trump threatened Iran and said “we’ll knock the hell out of them” if Tehran rebuilds its military forces.
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Trump threatens Hamas, warns Iran of more strikes after Netanyahu talks
US president says Hamas will pay if it fails to disarm, and threatens new strikes on Iran over its nuclear programme.
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Six alleged ISIL fighters killed in overnight raid in northwestern Turkiye
At least six suspected ISIL fighters and three Turkish police officers were killed after a shootout in Turkiye.
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South Africa edge Zimbabwe 3-2 to book AFCON 2025 knockout place
Meanwhile, a second-string Egypt side maintains their unbeaten record in a goalless draw with Angola.
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Zelenskyy denies Russian claim of Ukrainian strike on Putin residence
Volodymyr Zelenskyy quickly denied a Russian claim that Ukraine attacked Vladimir Putin’s home in the city of Novgorod.
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What we know about deadly clashes after protests in Syria
Syrian government troops have been deployed after demonstrations sparked by a mosque explosion led to deadly clashes.
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Boxer Anthony Joshua injured in deadly car crash in Nigeria
British boxer Anthony Joshua was injured in a car crash in Nigeria that killed two people, police say.
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Deadly protests and clashes in Syria – what happened and what’s next?
Unrest grips Syria's Mediterranean cities after a deadly mosque attack sparks demonstrations.
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Ukrainian soldiers target Russian drones with rifles
Video released by the Ukrainian military showed soldiers shooting down small Russian drones with their rifles.
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New Iraqi parliament holds first session, elects speaker
Haybat al-Halbousi, from the Taqaddum (Progress) Party, has been elected as speaker of the new parliament.
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Myanmar pro-military party claims huge lead in contentious elections
UN human rights chief condemns the elections, citing a crackdown on dissent.
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