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Imani Barbarin on disability rights, COVID and the war on Gaza
Why the TikTok star and disability advocate wants the world to rethink what it means to be disabled.
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Trump signs order to reclassify marijuana, ease research restrictions
The order calls on the US attorney general to expedite federal reclassification, creating fewer barriers for studies.
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Kennedy Center board votes to rename in honour of Trump, White House says
Relatives of the late President John F Kennedy have expressed outrage at the proposal to rename the arts centre.
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Palestine Action hunger strikers are ‘dying’ in prison, UK doctor warns
Hundreds of doctors, dozens of MPs and thousands of everyday Britons call on the justice secretary to intervene.
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New White House plaques attack Biden, Obama and Bush
Plaques installed in US President Donald Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ at the White House attack his predecessors.
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Protesting farmers clash with police as EU debates trade deal
Angry farmers drove their tractors into Brussels and faced tear gas from police as EU leaders debated a trade deal.
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Morocco players and fans celebrate winning Arab Cup
Morocco fans and players celebrated the team’s victory in the Arab Cup final, beating Jordan 3-2 in a thrilling final.
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Bangladesh student protests leader dies in a Singapore hospital
Sharif Osman Bin Hadi was a leading figure during the uprising toppled former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024.
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How dangerous is the US standoff with Venezuela?
Trump ramps up pressure with major military force deployed.
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House Democrats release latest Epstein images as DOJ deadline looms
Legislators have been publishing photos related to convicted sex offender as DOJ faces Friday deadline to release more.
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Trump proposes new rules to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth
Critics warn that the Trump administration's statements against transgender healthcare contradict decades of research.
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Tannane goal from own half sets Morocco on way to FIFA Arab Cup 2025 title
Morocco beat Jordan 3-2 as a strike from inside his own half by Oussama Tannane set the tone for a spectacular final.
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Vladimir Putin calls European leaders ‘piglets’ seeking revenge
Russian President Vladimir Putin called European leaders ‘piglets’ trying to take revenge on Russia.
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White House accuses South Africa of harassing US gov’t staff in latest row
Trump has repeatedly targeted South Africa, including baselessly claiming systemic persecution of white Afrikaners.
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Trump Media to merge with nuclear fusion company to power AI
The all-stock deal comes amid growing energy needs for the tech sector.
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BP taps Woodside’s Meg O’Neill as CEO as it pivots back to fossil fuels
O’Neill is the first woman to lead one of the top five major oil companies.
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Flare and fighting in Albanian parliament dispute
There were chaotic scenes in Albania’s parliament during a vote for the country’s next human rights ombudsman.
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US sanctions more ICC judges, citing ruling on Israeli war crime probe
International court has repeatedly decried US sanctions amid its ongoing investigation into Gaza war crimes.
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Israel-Lebanon talks: Everything you need to know
Representatives from Israel and Lebanon, as well as US, French, UN officials to meet for second meeting on ceasefire.
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French anaesthetist jailed for life after poisoning and killing patients
The prosecution accused Frederic Pechier of having 'used medicine to kill' at least 12 people.
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