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Funerals held for Afghans killed in Pakistani strike on Kabul hospital
Afghans are burying the victims from a Pakistani air strike on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul.
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At least eight killed as Brazilian police carry out lethal favela raid
Brazilian police say that raid in Rio de Janeiro targeted a leader of Red Command, a powerful criminal group.
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Dolores Huerta, sexual violence survivors speak out against Cesar Chavez
Activists and politicians have called for the late Chavez to have his honours stripped after accusations of rape emerge.
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What are Iran’s options as war goes on?
Tehran defiant as US and Israeli attacks continue.
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Liverpool thrash Galatasaray 4-0 to reach Champions League quarterfinals
Liverpool book quarterfinal with champions Paris Saint-Germain after dismantling Turkish giants Galatasaray at Anfield.
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Leader of Ecuador-based criminal group Los Lobos arrested in Mexico City
Angel Esteban Aguilar is suspected of masterminding the 2023 assassination of an Ecuadorian presidential candidate.
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Nigeria’s President Tinubu meets royals in UK state visit
With trade between the two countries at a record high, Charles is using the visit to highlight the pair's deep ties.
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Iranians burn Trump, Netanyahu effigies at warship victim rally
Iranians in Tehran burned effigies of Israeli PM Netanyahu and US President Trump.
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US Fed keeps interest rates steady amid economic uncertainty, Iran war
The US Federal Reserve keeps rates steady at 3.5–3.75 percent amidst a cooling labour market and Iran pressures.
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Israel holding more than half of Palestinian child detainees without charge
Rights group says Palestinian children consistently report 'appalling and debilitating conditions' in Israeli prisons.
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Delcy Rodriguez replaces Venezuela’s Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino
General Vladimir Padrino spent 11 years as the country's defence minister, acting as a key ally of Nicolas Maduro.
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Oil prices surge after Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gasfield
There are fears that a period of elevated oil and gas prices could trigger a damaging wave of global inflation.
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Top US spy accused of omitting Iran intel that contradicts Trump
Top US spy was accused of altering testimony on Iran, omitting details that contradict Trump’s threat claims.
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Israel attacks Iran’s major gas field in new escalation
Israel has struck facilities belonging to the world's largest natural gas field in Iran, marking a sharp escalation.
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US intel chief Gabbard says Iran was not rebuilding enrichment prior to war
Gabbard's testimony contradicts one of several justifications Trump has given for launching war with Iran.
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Qatar says Iran attack caused significant damage at Ras Laffan gas facility
Qatar declares the Iranian embassy’s military and security attaches as persona non grata after Ras Laffan attack.
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US to require up to $15,000 bond for visa applicants from 12 new countries
Trump administration has introduced measures meant to restrict both legal and illegal immigration to the US.
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Could the Iran war trigger a global recession?
Energy prices are surging as the Iran war disrupts supply, raising risks for the US, China and Europe.
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Trump temporarily waives century-old shipping law amid rising fuel costs
Lifting the Jones Act temporarily allows foreign ships to transport cargo across the US, but critics question efficacy.
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Who will answer for the Iranian schoolchildren killed in Minab?
An investigation finds the Minab school strike may have been deliberate. Who can hold the US accountable?
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