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Saudi Arabia signs mutual defence pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan
Pact declares any attack on Saudi Arabia or Pakistan an attack on both, deepening shared security alliance.
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‘Israel is committing genocide in Gaza’: Bernie Sanders
Key progressive lawmaker becomes the first US senator to describe Israel's assault on Gaza as a genocide.
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Andrew Cuomo shifts stance on Gaza
We compare and contrast Andrew Cuomo’s shift in stance on Israeli PM Netanyahu’s Gaza actions ahead of NYC mayoral race.
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US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time since December
The central bank’s widely-expected 0.25% cut comes amid a cooling labour market, which has stalled economic growth.
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Only 13 survivors from capsized boat carrying 74 refugees off Libya: UNHCR
UN agency says dozens killed after a boat carrying mostly Sudanese refugees capsized near the Libyan town of Tobruk.
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Brazil’s Bolsonaro discharged from hospital
His release comes a day after the convicted ex-leader was rushed to a hospital after falling ill at home.
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Fired CDC director warns of backslide in US vaccine science under RFK Jr
Ex-CDC Director Monarez says she was fired for refusing to approve vaccine policy changes without scientific review.
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Pakistan vs UAE delayed over match referee’s role in India handshake row
Pakistan agrees to have Andy Pycroft as match referee after he apologises for role in a handshake row against India.
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Could a US and Saudi-backed proposal lead to peace in Sudan?
US, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE, proposed the initiative, which has been criticised by Sudan's government.
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China bans tech firms from Nvidia chip purchases: Report
CEO Jensen Huang is expected to discuss the developments with US President Donald Trump in London on Wednesday.
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Online forum CEOs called to testify at Congress after Charlie Kirk murder
Republican-led committee plans to ask CEOs of Discord, Steam, Twitch, and Reddit about the 'radicalization' of users.
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‘War on free speech’: Outcry after Maldives passes controversial media bill
Critics say new media regulatory bill will muzzle free speech and the press, a claim the government denies.
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US Treasury Sec Bessent accused of contradictory mortgage pledges: Report
The Bloomberg News report comes as the White House pushes to fire fed governor Lisa Cook for a similar reason.
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‘No to racism, no to Trump’: US president’s UK visit met with protests
Demonstrators offer counterbalance to royal grandeur and flattery of US president at Windsor Castle.
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Indonesia’s Subianto appoints new security minister after deadly protests
Ex-rival and former general Djamari Chaniago selected after protests about the economy left 10 dead last month.
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Lebanon’s terrible year: From exploding pagers to Israeli occupation
The pager attack in Lebanon kicked off a year that upended the country's political and military reality.
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EU proposes suspending trade concessions with Israel over Gaza
The European Commission has presented a measure to suspend its trade concessions on Israeli exports due to the Gaza war.
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Why Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quit over Gaza
Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, has resigned, accusing Unilever of silencing its stance on Gaza.
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Sudan family torn apart by war is reunited after Al Jazeera report
Sudanese father, Shamoun Idris reunited with his wife and seven children after spotting them in an Al Jazeera report.
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LIVE: Liverpool vs Atletico Madrid – UEFA Champions League
Follow our live build-up with breaking team news ahead of our full text commentary stream of the Anfield football match.
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