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US prosecutors open investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the new investigation is a pretext to undermine the bank’s independence.
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Iran says it is ready for war as US president discusses military options
Foreign minister says he hopes Washington will choose ‘wise option’ of dialogue after Trump threatens US intervention.
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Republican lawmakers break from US president on Fed chair indictment
Former fed chairs called the indictment an 'unprecedented attempt' to undermine the independence of the US central bank.
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Gaza’s children study in tents as gunfire rages by Israel’s ‘yellow line’
Seven-year-old Toulin Al-Hindi faces the threat of sniper fire each day to reach her tented school in northern Gaza.
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Could the US really take over Greenland?
Donald Trump's seizure threats unnerve islanders, Denmark, European Union and NATO.
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Alonso sacked by Real Madrid; replaced by Arbeloa as head coach
Xabi Alonso splits from the club a day after their Super Cup loss to Barcelona, with Alvaro Arbeloa named in his place.
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UK to investigate Elon Musk’s Grok over ‘deeply concerning’ deepfakes
Pressure on after Starmer said Musk's X needs to 'get a grip' on Grok; Downing Street has threatened to leave platform.
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Portuguese Empire: Ports and Profits
Portugal’s global trading empire - from fortified ports to faith-fuelled profits - across Africa, Brazil, and Asia.
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Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian joins pro-government rally in Tehran
Thousands of Iranians showed up at Tehran’s Enghelab Square to show their support for the government.
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Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado on Thursday
The Venezuelan opposition figure has been largely frozen out of US discussions over the country's future.
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Greenland rejects US takeover under ‘any circumstance’
Self-governed Danish territory says NATO is in charge of defence of the island and that it will not accept US takeover.
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Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE over alleged sovereignty violations
Mogadishu accuses Abu Dhabi of undermining national unity as rift deepens over breakaway regions.
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Civilian casualties in Ukraine up sharply in 2025, UN monitor says
An increase in the use of long-range weapons by Russia has led to more casualties in Ukraine, according to a UN monitor.
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Sudan redeploys army to retake Kordofan and Darfur from RSF
Sudan's army is redeploying forces to regain territory in Kordofan and Darfur from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces
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Cuban president says no talks with US amid Trump’s escalating threats
Diaz-Canel rejects Trump’s threats, emphasising Cuba's independence and commitment to defending its sovereignty.
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Israel considers plan to expand settlement in occupied East Jerusalem
Israeli municipal authorities are discussing plans to advance an illegal settlement in occupied East Jerusalem.
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Venezuela says over 100 political prisoners released; pope meets Machado
Penitentiary Services Ministry says those freed had been 'deprived of their liberty' for disruptive acts.
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Egypt vs Senegal: AFCON semifinal – team news, start time and lineups
Pre-tournament favourites Senegal face AFCON's most successful team in Wednesday's eagerly awaited first semifinal.
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Los Angeles police arrest man who drove through Iran protesters
LAPD say they are looking into “assault with a deadly weapon” charges after a drove truck through Iran protesters.
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Iran rejects Trump bomb threats after protest deaths
Violent protests and a fierce security crackdown have killed hundreds of people in Iran.
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