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Venezuela seeks withdrawal from International Criminal Court’s Rome Statute
The court has been investigating the government of President Nicolas Maduro for crimes against humanity since 2023.
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Judge rules Trump unlawfully ended FEMA disaster prevention programme
Twenty states had challenged the end of the programme, meant to make localities more resilient to natural disasters.
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OpenAI sued for allegedly enabling murder-suicide
The case, filed in a California court, is the first suit linking the chatbot to murder.
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Baby dies of exposure in flooded tent as Storm Byron batters Gaza
Displaced Palestinians in dire need of tents, blankets, warm clothing in harsh winter climate.
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Could an end to the Ukraine war be near?
Diplomatic efforts intensify with Trump impatient for a deal.
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More than 600 British Empire-era artefacts stolen from Bristol Museum
Detectives are appealing for help after hundreds of artefacts documenting British colonial history were stolen.
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Zelenskyy says US seeking ‘free economic zone’ in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine leader says US wants zone as buffer between armies, underlining that referendum needed for any land schemes.
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Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery bid faces conflict of interest concerns
Experts are worried that Paramount-Skydance might undercut the editorial independence of CNN, among other issues.
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Gaza’s camps brace for floods as Israel blocks key shelter supplies
Storm Byron is set to hit Gaza as nearly 1.5 million Palestinians shelter in flood-prone camps with little protection.
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Palestine defeated by Saudi Arabia in FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 quarterfinal
Palestine were appearing in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Arab Cup for the first time at Qatar 2025, but Saudi win 2-1.
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Trump’s maritime policy
We compare and contrast the US Coast Guard’s seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker with US condemnation of maritime piracy.
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Venezuela tanker being brought to US as White House considers more seizures
Latest US pressure comes as Putin affirms 'solidarity with the people of Venezuela' in call with Maduro.
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Thailand PM moves to dissolve parliament, paving way for election
A legislative impasse and border fighting force Thailand into an early election under mounting public pressure.
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Who was Israel-backed Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab?
Palestinians in Gaza celebrated after Israeli-backed militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab was killed.
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Failure of rival health bills underscores impasse in US politics
Democrats voted down a Republican bill that would have provided limited relief for out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
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Can India balance its ties between Russia and the US?
New Delhi is deepening economic ties with Moscow, despite pressure from Washington.
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US lawmakers join calls for justice in Israel’s attacks on journalists
Lawmakers urge action to address patterns of attacks on journalists, including 2023's double-tap killing in Lebanon.
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Nuclear ambition, proxies & defiance: Iran’s former top diplomat
Mohammad Javad Zarif discusses Iran’s political and military involvement in the Middle East and beyond.
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Bangladesh sets February election after year of political upheaval
Bangladesh prepares for a pivotal vote as the interim government struggles to restore stability and trust.
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Austrian lawmakers pass headscarf ban for under-14s in schools
Rights group Amnesty says ban, which will affect around 12,000 girls, will 'add to racist climate towards Muslims'.
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