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India ‘examining’ Bangladesh extradition request for convicted ex-PM Hasina
Indian officials say they are examining Dhaka's latest request, made after Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia.
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Ireland tightens immigration rules to check population growth
The tough new measures come amid record numbers of asylum claims and growing tensions over immigration.
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Deadly floods swamp homes in Thailand as residents wait for aid
Heavy rainfall in southern Thailand has caused flooding that left thousands stranded and at least 33 people dead.
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Trump administration nixes temporary immigration protections for Haitians
Homeland Security Secretary Noem determines it is safe for Haitians to return home, despite widespread gang violence.
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Aftermath of Homs killings may mark turning point for Syria’s government
Syrian government security deployments helped avoid sectarian violence, unlike previous incidents this year.
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US group sues Apple over DR Congo conflict minerals
Apple says it instructed its suppliers to halt the sourcing of material from DR Congo and neighbouring Rwanda.
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China blocks ByteDance from Nvidia chip use: Report
ByteDance had bought more Nvidia chips than any other Chinese firm in 2025 as it raced to secure computing power.
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Five key takeaways from the UK’s tax-and-spending budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a rise in taxes and increased welfare spending.
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Massive fire rips through Hong Kong high-rise complex, killing several
Video shows a colossal fire tearing through high-rise buildings at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court, killing at least 14.
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Arsenal vs Bayern Munich 3-1: UEFA Champions League – as it happened
All our updates with post-match reaction and interviews following our text commentary stream of the UCL tie.
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Georgia judge drops election interference case against Trump
A judge in the southern state of Georgia rules that the case against Trump 'is hereby dismissed in its entirety'.
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US ranchers whiplashed by Trump’s beef policies
Ranchers find themselves caught between the president's desires to appease both them and the US consumer.
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Pope Leo to travel to Turkiye, Lebanon on first foreign trip
Pope Leo XIV spoke about his upcoming first foreign trip as pontiff to Turkiye and Lebanon.
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How Ukraine gamifies war
How Ukraine has been adapting to war by blending gamification with military strategy.
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UK unveils significant tax rises in budget after ‘shambolic’ forecast leak
UK chancellor announces 26.1bn pounds ($34.4bn) in tax hikes amid furore over embarrassing leak of forecast data.
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Guinea-Bissau army officers say they have seized power; president arrested
Army says it has taken 'total control', deposed and arrested the president, and suspended the electoral process.
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Was South Africa’s G20 success real change or a symbolic win?
G20 summit in Johannesburg was seen as a diplomatic success for South Africa and a renewed commitment to multilaterism.
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What’s the legacy of the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation?
The controversial US-Israeli backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is closing operations, after five months of massacres.
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Russia-Ukraine ‘peace plan’: What’s the latest version after US-Kyiv talks?
Moscow is reportedly unhappy with changes to a controversial US draft plan which leaked earlier.
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Death toll in fire at Hong Kong high-rise residential buildings rises to 36
City leader says at least 279 people are unaccounted for after blaze engulfs several buildings in northern Hong Kong.
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