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Will Thursday’s elections be a watershed moment for Bangladesh?
Millions of people are expected to cast ballots in the first polls since prime minister Sheikh Hasina was removed.
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Struggling to get by: Behind the US underemployment crisis
Trump's tariffs, heightened healthcare and housing costs, and a stagnating jobs market leave more workers struggling.
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Beyond pressure: What is the Trump administration’s endgame in Cuba?
As US actions fuel a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, is US President Trump seeking a deal, or to topple the government?
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CBO: US Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade
'One Big Beautiful Bill Act', higher tariffs and immigration crackdown are factored into the report.
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9 killed in one of Canada’s worst mass shootings
Nine people have been killed in a mass shooting at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, Canada.
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US lawmakers slam Pam Bondi over handling of Epstein files
US attorney general was hammered over heavy redactions to Epstein-related documents, prosecution of political rivals.
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Thousands celebrate 47th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution
Rallies across Iran marked the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, with many showing support for the government.
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T20 World Cup: West Indies beat England by 30 runs to lead Group C
Rutherford's 76 and spinners' control help the two-time champions beat the 2022 winners at the Wankhede Stadium.
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Libya issues rare oil exploration licences to foreign firms
Winning bidders include Chevron, Eni, QatarEnergy and Aiteo.
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Bangladesh’s election tests the power of Gen Z
Bangladesh’s first post-uprising election tests whether a new generation can truly reshape power.
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US reopens airspace over El Paso after claim of cartel drone infiltration
The Trump administration's swift reversal has provoked questions about the legitimacy of the foreign drone claims.
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Kenyan court charges cult leader Paul Mackenzie over 52 more deaths
Mackenzie has been charged with organised criminal activity, radicalisation, and facilitating 'terrorism'.
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Congresswoman presses Pam Bondi to apologise to Epstein victims
US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal pressed Attorney General Pam Bondi to apologise to Jeffrey Epstein victims.
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Russia says it will stick to limits of expired nuclear treaty if US does
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov did not say why he believed the US would respect the limits set out in New START.
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India vs Namibia – ICC T20 World Cup: Match time, teams, how to stream
World champions India will likely be without Abhishek Sharma as they face Namibia in New Delhi on Thursday.
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Iran says missile programme non-negotiable as Tehran, Washington eye talks
Eyeing second round of US talks, Iranian officials say willing to talk nuclear, but draw red line on ballistic missiles.
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I Heal You, You Heal Me | Ep 1 – Rwanda
In post-genocide Rwanda, fragile encounters see survivors and perpetrators face the past to reopen paths to coexistence.
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Why is the issue of Syrian prisoner repatriation from Lebanon complicated?
The repatriation of Syrian prisoners from Lebanon comes with political baggage for both Syrians and Lebanese.
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Cyclone slams into Madagascar, killing at least 20 people
Officials in Madagascar say building collapses are responsible for many of the confirmed 20 deaths from Cyclone Gezani.
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Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona: Copa del Rey – team news, start time, lineups
All to know as La Liga leaders Barcelona clash with Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal.
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