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Japan’s Takaichi vows to deliver on tax cuts after LDP’s ‘historic’ win
LDP looks set to secure 316 seats in Japan's 500-member house, marking its best result since its founding in 1955.
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‘Tool of siege’: Israel’s punishing control of Gaza movement
Israeli closures have ceased to be temporary 'security measures' and now a daily reality that has redefined survival.
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Bangladesh’s Jamaat leader Shafiqur Rahman: The man everyone wants to meet
Until recently, Bangladesh's elite and foreign diplomats avoided the Jamaat leader and his party. Not any more.
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Super Bowl 2026: Seahawks ride defence, Walker to beat Patriots
Seattle Seahawks produce a dominant defensive display to outmuscle the New England Patriots 29-13.
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Thailand’s Bhumjaithai set for coalition talks after surprise election win
Conservative party looks set to win at least 194 seats in Thailand's 500 member House, Thai media say.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,446
These are the key developments from day 1,446 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
Founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper gets lengthy sentence under Beijing's national security law.
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Iran arrests prominent reformist politicians, cites links to US, Israel
Detainees are accused of trying to disrupt Iran's 'political social order' at a time of threats from the US and Israel.
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Israeli security cabinet approves rules to increase control over West Bank
The Palestinian presidency calls the decision a 'dangerous' Israeli 'attempt to legalize settlement expansion'.
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Portugal elects Socialist Party’s Seguro as president in landslide
With 95 percent of votes counted, 63-year-old Antonio Jose Seguro is on 66 percent.
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T20 World Cup: Nepal fans light up Wankhede despite painful England loss
From families crossing borders to fans dancing in the stands, Nepalese cricket fans created a carnival atmosphere.
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How has Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza shaped the Middle East?
Al Jazeera Forum discusses the regional impact of Israel's genocidal war against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
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Iran sentences Nobel laureate Mohammadi to seven more years in prison
Women's rights activist Narges Mohammadi was arrested in December while attending a memorial ceremony in Mashhad.
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Venezuela opposition politician Juan Pablo Guanipa released
Machado ally says 'there's a lot to talk about regarding the present and future of Venezuela' after release.
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Building collapse in Lebanon’s Tripoli kills at least 14 people
Eight people pulled alive from rubble as latest building collapse prompts anger in northern town.
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Man City fight back to win 2-1 at Liverpool and keep title hopes alive
Stoppage-time penalty from Erling Haaland gives City dramatic win and narrows gap to leaders Arsenal to six points.
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Ethiopia demands Eritrea ‘immediately withdraw’ troops from its territory
In recent months, Addis Ababa has accused Eritrea of supporting rebel fighters on Ethiopian soil.
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Italy’s Meloni condemns anti-Olympics protesters in Milan
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni slams anti-Olympics protesters as 'enemies of Italy and Italians'.
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UK PM’s top aide quits over Mandelson’s links to Epstein
New evidence about Peter Mandelson's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein has recently come to light.
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Iran FM says Tehran ready for deal with US with peaceful nuclear enrichment
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready to reach a deal with the US.
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