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Refusing to play by the rules
Trump administration’s abduction of a head of state throws into question the future of international law.
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Power lines and power struggles: Unpacking Syria’s push towards unification
As government takes control of resource-rich areas, rebuilding trust will be key to achieving a united Syria.
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Deadly high-speed train collision in Spain kills dozens
Rescue efforts continue after high-speed train crash in southern Spain kills at least 39 and injures more than 150.
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New storm to hit Gaza, piling on suffering for thousands of displaced
Nearly all of the flimsy tents in displacement camps have been rendered unusable due to the harsh winter conditions.
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Japan’s PM Takaichi will dissolve parliament, call snap election
The vote will decide all 465 seats in parliament’s lower house and mark her first electoral test since becoming leader.
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Why is Germany trying to build ‘Europe’s strongest conventional army’?
Germans say they want a powerful military and EU nuclear deterrent to replace US hegemony, discomfiting Russia.
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Death toll in Karachi mall fire rises to at least 14 in Pakistan
More than 50 people remain missing, with a police investigation under way to determine the cause of the fire.
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Narrative war: Who killed thousands during Iran’s nationwide protests?
Iran accuses US and Israel of provoking unrest, opposition claims state forces responsible for majority of deaths.
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Chile declares ‘state of catastrophe’ as wildfires kill at least 18
The wildfires force 50,000 people to flee, as President Gabriel Boric declares emergency.
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Spain train crash live: At least 39 killed in high-speed collision
Dozens of people wounded in the crash in Cordoba province.
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Syrians celebrate ceasefire deal between government and SDF
Celebrations erupted in Syria after a ceasefire between the government and the Kurdish-led SDF halted deadly fighting.
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Syria’s President al-Sharaa to meet SDF leader Abdi after ceasefire deal
Talks follow a truce that ended days of fighting and brought Syrian Democratic Forces under state control.
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Video: Celebrations in Senegal after controversial AFCON final win
Senegalese fans have been celebrating their team’s controversial 1-0 extra-time victory in the AFCON final victory.
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Aftermath of deadly train collision in southern Spain
Video shows the aftermath of a fatal rail accident in southern Spain, where a high-speed train derailed.
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From Uganda to Cameroon, how Africa’s ‘leaders for life’ stay in power
Yoweri Museveni, Paul Biya, and other leaders use tactics including elections to cement their long rule, experts say.
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Clashes in Colombia between rival rebel groups kill 27 people
The two groups have been fighting for control of the Guaviare region of the Amazon.
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Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title
Senegal edge chaotic AFCON final as Gueye punishes penalty miss by Diaz to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 in extra time.
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Syria live: Government forces take control after heavy fighting with SDF
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa plans to meet SDF chief Mazloum Abdi in Damascus on Monday.
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Billionaires have more money and political power than ever, Oxfam says
Charity says superrich 4,000 times more likely to hold political power than others and own all social media companies.
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Guatemala’s president declares 30-day state of emergency after prison riots
President Bernardo Arevalo issues the order after at least seven police officers killed in riots and hostage-taking.
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