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Fact check: What might Trump’s federal funding freeze stop?
Trump's funding freeze potentially affects programmes like school meals and cancer trials. What are the consequences?
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Plane crash in South Sudan kills at least 20 people
16 South Sudanese people, two Chinese nationals and one Indian are among the passengers.
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Video: Dozens hurt in Israeli air attack in south Lebanon
Dozens of people were reported injured in Israeli air attacks on Nabatieh in southern Lebanon
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Who will pay for rebuilding Gaza?
With mass destruction and millions of tonnes of rubble, rebuilding Gaza requires tens of billions of dollars.
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Deadly crowd crush at India’s Mahakumbh Mela: All to know
About 400 million pilgrims are expected to participate in the world’s largest religious festival on Wednesday.
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What Israel’s UNRWA ban means for millions of Palestinians: By the numbers
Israel orders UN Relief and Works Agency, the backbone of Palestinian humanitarian aid, to cease operations by Thursday.
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Trump offers federal workers buyout, promises eight months severance pay
Millions of federal workers in US receive buyout offers as new administration aims for government overhaul.
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US revokes security clearance of former military chief Milley
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also orders investigation into Trump critic Milley's actions and military grade.
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“Monumental effort” ahead for aid agencies in northern Gaza
UNRWA's director of planning talks about the struggles to supply assistance to those returning to northern Gaza
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Doomsday Clock is now 89 seconds to midnight, what does that mean?
For the first time in three years, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock forward by one second.
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Military governments lead West African trio out of ECOWAS regional bloc
ECOWAS has become a target for military governments that have taken over Burkina, Mali and Niger.
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“Huge consequences” for Palestinians if Israel bans UNRWA
Philippe Lazzarini from UNRWA, talks about the profound consequences of an Israeli ban on UNRWA.
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Video: Deadly crush at India’s Mahakumbh religious festival
Deadly crush at India’s Mahakumbh Mela religious festival
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Two Palestinians killed as Israeli army expands deadly raids in West Bank
At least 884 Palestinians killed across occupied West Bank in attacks by Israeli forces and settlers since October 2023.
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Analysis: Hamas has been hit hard by Israel, but is not out in Gaza
Israel has failed to defeat Hamas, but Palestinians in Gaza express mixed feelings about the group remaining in power.
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Chinese Lunar New Year starts as millions celebrate the Year of the Snake
People celebrate Lunar New Year, as they bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake.
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Russia claims nuclear plant targeted during massive Ukrainian drone attack
Russia and Ukraine continue to swap daily barrages, with the prospects of ceasefire talks appearing slim.
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China’s DeepSeek faces questions over claims after shaking up global tech
Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey among tech leaders to cast doubts on Chinese startup's claimed budget and chip use.
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Tyres burned, embassies attacked in DR Congo’s Kinshasa protests
Burning tyres and looted embassies mark chaotic Kinshasa protests against international inaction in DR Congo conflict.
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Bittersweet homecoming for Palestinians returning to Gaza City
Displaced people returning to their homes find a city in ruins after 15 months of Israeli bombardment.
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