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Killer of Japan’s former PM Shinzo Abe sentenced to life in prison
The man who killed Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison.
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The US attack on Venezuela and the collapse of international law
The intervention exposes how great-power geopolitics have hollowed out the UN Charter system.
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‘Barbaric new era’: Palestinians, UN slam Israeli demolition of UNRWA HQ
Head of UN agency for Palestinian refugees says demolition in East Jerusalem is 'blatant breach of international law'.
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US allies unite against Trump’s threats to take over Greenland at Davos
US allies reacted to President Donald Trump’s threats to take over Greenland on Tuesday.
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Syrian forces make gains against SDF: What it means for country’s Kurds
Analysts believe overtures from the Syrian government to the Kurdish minority have come a little late.
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Updates: Israel launches strikes as Netanyahu joins Gaza ‘board of peace’
Artillery fire, gunship attack, demolitions in war-battered Gaza as PM Netanyahu accepts US 'peace board' position.
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Japan to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant after 15-year shutdown
Petition signed by 40,000 relays concerns over risk of seismic activity in vicinity of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant.
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Syrian government and SDF agree on four-day ceasefire
The Syrian government has announced a four-day ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
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Luka Doncic records triple-double as Lakers rally past Nuggets
LA Lakers star had one of his most impactful games of the season to propel his side to a comeback win against Denver.
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ICC won’t relocate Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup games from India
Bangladesh given one day to decide whether it will play in India or face forfeiture, allowing Scotland to replace it.
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka cruise into Australian Open third round
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka win in straight sets in third round action at Melbourne Park.
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US, Iran exchange threats of broadscale war in latest sabre rattling
War of words between Trump and Iranian officials escalates as Washington moves aircraft carrier.
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S Korea’s former PM found guilty of insurrection, given 23 years in prison
Ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo accused of failing to hold a lawful cabinet meeting following martial law declaration.
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US approves $2.3bn sale of torpedoes, air defences, aircraft to Singapore
Singapore's Ministry of Defence plans to replace its fleet of Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft with Boeing planes.
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Air Force One turned back as it carried Trump to Davos
US president resumed journey to Europe on Boeing 757 that departed just after midnight on Wednesday.
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Israel’s wanted war criminal Netanyahu joins Gaza ‘board of peace’
Netanyahu's participation, despite an ICC warrant, will add to concerns over the objectivity of the board.
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Turkiye’s Sonmez storms into Australian Open 2026 third round
Zeynep Sonmez wins in straight sets to enter the third round of a Grand Slam for the second time in six months.
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Palestinians in Gaza confront reality behind ceasefire’s second phase
Hopes for new Gaza administration clash with reality as Israeli control over crossings keeps aid flowing at a slow pace.
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New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon calls national election for November 7
New Zealanders are set to go to the polls later this year amid a sluggish economy and rising unemployment.
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Mexico sends 37 more drug cartel suspects to US amid Trump attack threats
Mexican Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch says the US promised that suspects will not face the death penalty.
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