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Bangladeshi Gen Z toppled Hasina. Now they could decide next prime minister
Young people, who make up 44 percent of voters, ousted Hasina. But they've never seen a competitive election, until now.
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un fires vice premier, publicly rebukes officials
Kim condemns 'incompetent' party members for delays in government projects in advance of key ruling party meeting.
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Denmark sends more troops to Greenland amid tensions with Trump
Nordic country dispatches 'substantial contribution' of troops to the Arctic territory amid standoff with Washington.
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UK to consider Australia-style ban on social media for children
UK ministers will visit Australia to gather information on the social media ban for under-16s implemented last month.
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More than 100 vehicle pile-up leaves US motorists stranded in snowstorm
US weather forecasters warn of extremely cold temperatures, potential for winter storms across several states.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,426
These are the key developments from day 1,426 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Norway PM: Trump ‘preoccupied’ with Nobel Peace Prize on Greenland texts
Norway PM Jonas Gahr Store rebuked Donald Trump after after text exchange involving Greenland and the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ draws scepticism
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a proposed “Board of Peace” aimed at rebuilding Gaza.
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US Fed Chair Powell to attend Supreme Court session on Cook case: Report
Powell appears to be casting off last year’s more subdued response to Trump’s repeated attacks on the Fed, AP reported.
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Syrian army, SDF start implementing ceasefire despite clashes
Despite some reported clashes, the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are implementing a new ceasefire.
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Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev says he will resign ahead of snap election
Radev widely expected to form his own political party prior to upcoming snap vote.
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Could events in Syria have a wider impact for Kurds?
Syrian army takes control of areas formerly under control of Kurdish-led forces.
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From a refugee family to Nobel Laureate: Omar Yaghi’s story
Nobel laureate Omar Yaghi on how humble beginnings fueled breakthrough science against the climate crisis.
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Syrian army clashes with SDF test ceasefire, ISIL fighters arrested
Syria's Interior Ministry says 81 of some 120 ISIL detainees who had escaped from a prison have been recaptured.
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The US economy seems strong after a year of Trump, but is it really?
While economic growth is strong, the gap between the haves and have-nots is widening.
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AR Rahman: Indian composer faces backlash for ‘bias’ in Bollywood remarks
The Oscar-winning composer faces backlash for saying he lost work due to 'communal bias' in Bollywood.
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Senegal, Morocco, play out an embarrassing AFCON 2025 final in Rabat
Africa Cup of Nations final marred by on- and off-field controversy with Senegal claiming 1-0 win over hosts Morocco.
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Djokovic wins opening match against Martinez at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic begins his hunt for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a straight-sets victory against Pedro Martinez.
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Maccabi football fans and the ousting of a UK police chief – why it matters
Experts warn that politicisation of a policing decision sets a 'dangerous precedent' for democracy in the UK.
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Smotrich says Trump’s plan for Gaza is ‘bad for Israel’
Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich criticised US President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza.
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