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Portuguese Empire: Ports and Profits
Portugal’s global trading empire - from fortified ports to faith-fuelled profits - across Africa, Brazil, and Asia.
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Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian joins pro-government rally in Tehran
Thousands of Iranians showed up at Tehran’s Enghelab Square to show their support for the government.
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Trump to meet with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado on Thursday
The Venezuelan opposition figure has been largely frozen out of US discussions over the country's future.
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Greenland rejects US takeover under ‘any circumstance’
Self-governed Danish territory says NATO is in charge of defence of the island and that it will not accept US takeover.
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Somalia cancels all agreements with UAE over alleged sovereignty violations
Mogadishu accuses Abu Dhabi of undermining national unity as rift deepens over breakaway regions.
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Civilian casualties in Ukraine up sharply in 2025, UN monitor says
An increase in the use of long-range weapons by Russia has led to more casualties in Ukraine, according to a UN monitor.
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Sudan redeploys army to retake Kordofan and Darfur from RSF
Sudan's army is redeploying forces to regain territory in Kordofan and Darfur from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces
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Cuban president says no talks with US amid Trump’s escalating threats
Diaz-Canel rejects Trump’s threats, emphasising Cuba's independence and commitment to defending its sovereignty.
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Israel considers plan to expand settlement in occupied East Jerusalem
Israeli municipal authorities are discussing plans to advance an illegal settlement in occupied East Jerusalem.
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Venezuela says over 100 political prisoners released; pope meets Machado
Penitentiary Services Ministry says those freed had been 'deprived of their liberty' for disruptive acts.
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Egypt vs Senegal: AFCON semifinal – team news, start time and lineups
Pre-tournament favourites Senegal face AFCON's most successful team in Wednesday's eagerly awaited first semifinal.
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Los Angeles police arrest man who drove through Iran protesters
LAPD say they are looking into “assault with a deadly weapon” charges after a drove truck through Iran protesters.
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Iran rejects Trump bomb threats after protest deaths
Violent protests and a fierce security crackdown have killed hundreds of people in Iran.
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What we know about the protests sweeping Iran
Crackdown on protests in Iran has resulted in multiple deaths and an internet blackout.
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Syrian forces search for explosives, weapons after SDF pulls out of Aleppo
Residents start returning to areas previously controlled by SDF fighters after their withdrawal from the city.
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Yemen’s Saudi-backed government retakes southern areas from STC: What next?
PLC takes control of southern Yemen, but challenges for a united Yemen remain amid Houthi control of Sanaa.
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Why is Bosnia sending troops to Gaza?
Bosnians overwhelmingly support Palestine. And yet their elite want to help legitimise a 'peace' plan favouring Israel.
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Writers declare solidarity with prisoners on hunger strike for Palestine
Global writers and scholars have shown their support to hunger striking prisoners from the Palestine Action group.
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Israeli quadcopter kills three in Gaza’s Khan Younis; police chief slain
Despite a ceasefire that began on October 10, the Israeli army continues daily attacks on the enclave.
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Are we overestimating the value of AI?
Billions are being poured into advancing AI, despite big losses. Is an AI bubble forming, and what happens if it bursts?
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