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Chad’s President Deby wins election against prime minister in heated race
Violence and questions of election-rigging, however, marred the vote tally, which was announced earlier than expected.
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As Singaporeans tire of rat race, incoming PM reimagines ‘Singapore Dream’
Prime Minister-in-waiting Lawrence Wong says residents are looking for more out of life than material success.
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Philippines, US simulate mock invasions in largest ever war games
The Balikatan joint military exercises conclude on Friday after weeks of live fire drills and new weapons deployment.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy fires head of state guard over assassination plot
Ukrainian state security said earlier this week that they unearthed an assassination plot including two state guards.
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Will Joe Biden do more to stop Israel’s assault on Rafah?
In a rare warning, the US president threatens to halt some arms supplies if Israel invades city in southern Gaza.
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‘Fight with our fingernails’: Israel’s Netanyahu defies US weapons warning
Prime minister and officials say Israel will continue fight even as US increases pressure over Rafah assault.
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What did Biden say about US arms transfers to Israel and what does it mean?
Biden's warning to Israel of possible weapons cutoff is vague, experts say, but could mean end of 'blank cheque' policy.
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Thousands in Sweden protest Israel participating in Eurovision song contest
Thousands of protesters waving Palestinian flags marched in the streets of Malmo, Sweden.
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Bisan Owda and AJ+ win Peabody Award for Gaza war coverage
Palestinian journalist dedicates award to protesters around the world who are supporting Gaza.
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Israel qualifies for Eurovision final amid Gaza war protests
Singer Eden Golan qualifies for Eurovision final amid protests in Sweden over Israel's war on Gaza.
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Russia could open new front as Ukraine remains weapons-poor, say officials
Ukrainian experts believe up to 50,000 troops are poised to try and take Sumy and Kharkiv.
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Trump’s lawyer presses Stormy Daniels on day 14 of hush money trial
Defence team questions adult film star over hush money payment at heart of case against former US president.
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‘It’s not human’: What a French doctor saw in Gaza as Israel invaded Rafah
When asked about Gaza's hospitals, Dr Lahna is pained by the memories of the sick, wounded and dying.
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Israeli activists block Gaza-bound aid trucks on desert highway
Drone footage captured a long line of aid trucks bound for Gaza stuck on a narrow mountain pass.
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Boeing 737: Plane skids off runway in Senegal, tyre bursts in Turkey
Accidents involving Air Senegal, Corendon Airlines come as aircraft manufacturer in crisis over its poor safety record.
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Israeli politician calls for ‘imprecise missiles’ in Gaza
Knesset member called for the use of ‘imprecise missiles’ on Gaza, after the US paused a weapons shipment to Israel.
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Boos for Israel’s entry at Eurovision rehearsal
Boos and shouts of ‘Free Palestine’ could be heard during Israel’s song at the rehearsals for Eurovision.
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Russia marks Victory Day parade amid Ukraine war
Country celebrates Soviet Union's victory in World War II as relations with the West spiral deeper into crisis.
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Putin says ‘arrogant’ West risking global conflict in Victory day speech
In Victory Day speech, Russian president says his forces are in a 'state of combat readiness'.
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Why is the US blocking some bomb shipments to Israel? All you need to know
Why has the US stopped shipments of some types of bomb, and what damage can these offensive weapons do?
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