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Russia escalates the war in Ukraine, aiming to complicate Kyiv’s defence
Russia opens a new front in Ukraine’s north, prompting Kyiv to respond with attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
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The Lost Souls of Syria – Part 1
The fight for justice for civilians allegedly killed by the Syrian government starts in court, using the ‘Caesar files’.
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Slovakia PM Robert Fico in critical condition after being shot
Slovak prime minister taken to hospital as President Zuzana Caputova condemns 'brutal and ruthless' attack.
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Lawrence Wong sworn in as Singapore’s first new prime minister in 20 years
Lee Hsien Loong, 72, bows out after 20 years in the city-state's top job in a carefully calibrated power transfer.
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Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane acquitted of rape on appeal
High court overturns eight-year jail sentence on appeal by former captain, who could now join the T20 World Cup squad.
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Sirens sound for 76th anniversary of Palestinian Nakba
Sirens sounded for 76 seconds in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank to mark the 76th anniversary of the Nakba.
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Anxious Zimbabwean migrants, smugglers watch South Africa’s election
Many undocumented Zimbabweans worry about unfavourable changes to South Africa’s immigration policy after May 29 polls.
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Gaza lost much more than a hospital when it lost al-Shifa
The medical complex destroyed by Israel was the beating heart of Gaza, and a symbol of our hopes for the future.
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Swiss court finds Gambian ex-minister guilty of crimes against humanity
Ousman Sonko handed 20-year sentence for atrocities committed under longtime ruler Yahya Jammeh.
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Return to Palestine
Some Palestinians embark on a journey to discover the fate of the houses taken from their families in the 1948 Nakba.
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France prison van attack: All we know about the ambush and fugitive Amra
Armed men ambushed a prison van to free a prisoner killing two prison guards, triggering a major police manhunt.
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Georgia’s ‘foreign agents’ bill: What’s the controversy about? What’s next?
The 'Russia law' will make it hard for Georgia to join European Union, argue protesters, the US and Baltic states.
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‘As someone with Palestinian heritage, I couldn’t stay in the Labour Party’
Disillusioned with the UK opposition, British Palestinian professor Kamel Hawwash plans to run in the general election.
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Ukraine’s ‘elite fighter’ ready for showdown
Ukrainian champion goes into the unifying title bout against Briton Fury motivated to fight for his war-torn country.
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NATO warns Georgia ‘foreign agents’ bill is ‘step in wrong direction’
Protests set to continue as Western nations urge Georgian authorities against adopting 'Kremlin-style' measure.
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Riots in French island territory New Caledonia over voting change
Several people have reportedly been killed in violent protests in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia.
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Is the US shipping weapons to Israel tacit support for its war on Gaza?
US concerns over Israel's potential invasion of Rafah are overlooked as the weapons to secure its end are provided.
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Nakba remembered: What is the right of return?
76 years on from the Nakba, Palestinians continue to demand their right of return after they were expelled in 1948.
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India ‘deeply saddened’ by Gaza killing of ex-army officer working for UN
Waibhav Anil Kale is the first international UN staff killed since October 7 in the besieged Palestinian territory.
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‘Genuine desire’: Putin backs China peace plan to end Ukraine war
Isolated Putin to meet Xi to rally support for the war, but cautious China is wary of punitive measures from the West.
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