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Reporter’s Notebook: Portugal’s far right surges in presidential election
In the tourist haven of the Algarve, disaffected locals are embracing the far right as the cost of living rises.
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Pakistan arrests 4 Islamabad bombing ‘facilitators’ as victims laid to rest
Thousands gathered to attend funeral prayers of the victims in Islamabad on Thursday as citizens decry security lapse.
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India now sets the terms of global cricket
India’s financial dominance is reshaping the sport’s global balance.
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France to investigate former culture minister Lang over Epstein links
Pressure mounts on Lang to resign as head of a French cultural institute over his ties to the convicted sex offender.
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Iran’s foreign minister slams hypocrisy over Israeli military expansion
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi slammed the double standard allowing Israel to expand its military.
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In Japan’s election, voters hope for relief from rising prices
Japanese households are finding it harder than ever to make ends meet as wages fail to keep pace with rising prices.
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RSF drone attack kills 24 displaced civilians fleeing war in Sudan
The United States and United Nations have condemned drone attacks targeting civilians and aid convoys.
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Trump hails ‘very good’ Iran talks but maintains threat of military action
President Donald Trump told reporters that the US had ‘very good’ talks with Iran in Oman on Friday.
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Vanishing wildlife at Egypt’s Lake Qarun force fishermen to abandon trade
Toxic waters of Lake Qarun devastate fishermen's livelihoods, leaving boats idle and restaurants empty along its shores.
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How Basant became Lahore’s signature festival in Pakistan
After years of restrictions, Lahore cautiously celebrates the return of its iconic spring kite festival.
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LIVE: Palestine is region’s ‘moral compass’, Iran FM tells Al Jazeera Forum
Today's event focuses on Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and the state of the Arab world.
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Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ to convene in Washington, discuss Gaza: Report
Report by news outlet Axios says that first meeting of board tasked with governing Gaza will take place on February 19.
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Why US-funded vaccine trial plan for babies in Guinea-Bissau caused outrage
The health trial by researchers at the University of Southern Denmark has been suspended by Bissau-Guinean authorities.
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European Union says video app TikTok must change ‘addictive’ design
TikTok calls European Commission probe 'meritless', pledges to challenge findings the video platform harms minors.
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Bangladesh election: Who are the key players and parties?
The country heads to the polls on February 12. Here are the parties and individuals who could shape the outcome.
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Japan snap election: Who’s standing and what’s at stake?
Japanese are voting on issues ranging from cost of living to constitutional reform.
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Israel’s war on Gaza decimated transport and even made walking perilous
Total losses of transport infrastructure estimated at $2.5bn. leaving many areas isolated and basic services suspended.
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No evidence to support US claim China conducted nuclear blast test: Monitor
US wants Beijing to join a revised nuclear weapons treaty after expiration of a previous accord between US and Russia.
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WHO says fatal case of Nipah virus confirmed in Bangladesh
Authorities say that steps are being taken to contain the virus and that a risk of global spread remains low.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,444
These are the key developments from day 1,444 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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