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Clashes in Istanbul over alleged ‘Prophet Muhammad’ cartoon
Police dispersed crowds of protesters during demonstrations over a cartoon allegedly depicting Islam’s Prophet Muhammad.
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Charities urge shutdown of US- and Israel-backed Gaza aid group
‘This is not a humanitarian response,’ say 130 NGOs calling for UN to take over distribution of humanitarian aid.
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Palestinian boy describes chaos and killings at GHF aid site
A 13-year-old Palestinian boy has described how Israeli forces shot at him and others waiting for food from the US- and
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Why is Musk calling for a new America Party over Trump’s Beautiful Bill?
Elon Musk has threatened to form a new political party as the US Senate debates Trump's 'big beautiful bill'.
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Israel has killed 1,000 Palestinians in the West Bank since October 7, 2023
Since Israel began its genocidal war on Gaza, it has also killed 1,000 Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
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Aftermath of an Israeli air attack on a Gaza cafe
Israeli air raids kill 95 in Gaza, including 39 at a crowded cafe, with a journalist among the victims.
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Opposition leader Nika Gvaramia jailed in Georgia amid deepening crackdown
Tblisi court sentences opposition figure Nika Gvaramia to eight months and bans him from holding office for two years.
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Why are ties between Azerbaijan and Russia fraying?
After ethnic Azeri suspects died during apparently violent raids in a Russian city, Baku has lashed out at Moscow.
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Will Syria normalise relations with Israel?
Normalisation might be a step too far, but a return to a peace deal may be in sight.
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Republicans “afraid of” Trump will vote for “Big Beautiful Bill”
Bill Schneider explains why Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill" will likely pass – despite opposition from both parties.
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Thai court suspends PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra over leaked phone call
Thailand’s top court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pending investigation over a leaked call.
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Bryan Kohberger to plead guilty in Idaho killings to avoid execution
Shanon Gray, a lawyer representing the family of one of the victims, says relatives are furious about the plea deal.
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Turkiye detains four over cartoon allegedly depicting Abrahamic prophets
Istanbul chief public prosecutor's office announces investigation after charges of 'openly insulting religious values'.
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UK government faces key test in welfare reform bill vote
Keir Starmer faces crunch vote on welfare spending after watering down planned cuts to disability benefits.
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Donald Trump signs order to lift Syria sanctions
Donald Trump signed an executive order lifting US sanctions on Syria and requesting a review of terrorism designations.
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Thousands of babies face starvation in Gaza as milk supplies run dry
Doctors in Gaza are warning of a ‘silent catastrophe’ that threatens the lives of thousands of babies and infants.
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Court suspends Thailand’s PM pending case over leaked phone call
A Thai court has accepted a petition from senators that accuses the PM of dishonesty and breaching ethical standards.
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Death toll rises to 36 after India pharmaceutical factory blast, fire
Another 36 workers remain in hospital with burns and other injuries after the blast and fire at the Sigachi factory.
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US revokes Bob Vylan visas after Glastonbury chants
The US has revoked the visas of British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan after they led chants of ‘death to the IDF’.
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Who wins, who loses if Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ passes?
Richest, families with children, some carmakers, will gain; while EV makers, those on food stamps, Medicaid will lose.
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