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How Israel used discriminatory laws to strip Palestinians of citizenship
Critics say Israel's move to revoke the citizenship of two Palestinian citizens sets an 'alarming precedent'.
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‘Like Eid’: Bangladeshis hail landmark election, many vote after 17 years
Festive enthusiasm marks the day as millions turn out to vote for parliament and a referendum on constitutional reforms.
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Russia bans WhatsApp, pushes state-backed alternative
Rights campaigners say restrictions on messaging apps are a transparent attempt to ramp up control and surveillance.
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Italy stun Nepal for historic first T20 World Cup win
Tournament debutants Italy claimed their first-ever World Cup victory with a shock upset against Nepal in Mumbai.
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Syrian army takes control of al-Tanf military base as US troops pull out
Syria's Defence Ministry says its forces have taken control of the strategic base amid coordination with the US.
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India vs Pakistan: Why it’s going ahead
India vs Pakistan will finally go ahead at the T20 World Cup. Samantha Johnson looks at the U-turn.
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In Aleppo, art bridges Syria’s war divisions
In Aleppo, Syria, an artists’ collective is bringing Syrians from different religious and political backgrounds together
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Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan left with 15% vision in right eye, court told
Pakistan Supreme Court orders medical review after report reveals severe vision loss of jailed former premier.
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Counting begins as polls close in landmark Bangladesh election
Vote counting is under way in Bangladesh after polls closed, with officials reporting turnout just under 48%.
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Top Iran official accuses Israel of trying to sabotage US talks
Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani accuses Israel of sabotaging US nuclear talks to spark a destabilising regional war.
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Man Utd co-owner Ratcliffe’s anti-immigrant rhetoric sparks outrage
Fan fury grows, with club's supporters accusing tycoon of echoing ‘far-right narratives’ that have ‘real-world' impact.
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Several assassination attempts targeted Syria’s al-Sharaa, ministers: UN
UN report reveals five foiled ISIL assassination plots against Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and top ministers.
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UN begins clearing massive wartime waste dump in Gaza City
The UN Development Programme has begun clearing a massive wartime waste dump in Gaza City.
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Africa must boycott the 2026 World Cup
Africa faces a historic sporting and moral choice over the US-hosted tournament.
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At least 21 dead in ferry sinking in northern Sudan’s River Nile State
At least six people are rescued, while efforts are ongoing to locate about a dozen people still missing, officials say.
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Can the US challenge China’s dominance in critical minerals?
The US is stockpiling critical minerals and forming a trade bloc to control China's control of supply chains.
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Locked Out, Locked In: Witnessing the Gaza War from afar
Longtime friends divided by war, Raed is trapped in Gaza while George watches from afar, one locked in, one locked out.
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Bangladeshis turn out for historic election after Hasina’s downfall
Tens of millions of voters participate in crucial vote that could reshape Bangladesh's political and economic future.
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Bangladesh election live results 2026: By the numbers
Nearly 127 million eligible voters are electing the next prime minister and parliament for a five-year term.
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Bangladesh election results live: Vote counting in race between BNP, Jamaat
The landmark election determines the country's leadership and return to democracy following a 2024 student-led uprising.
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