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‘Justice only when Hasina is hanged’: Bangladesh victim families on verdict
As hundreds of families who lost loved ones in 2024 protests welcome verdict, many wonder if Hasina will face justice.
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US Congress approves release of Epstein files, set to send bill to Trump
The move represents a big step in the years-long effort to make government documents on the late sex offender public.
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Israeli attack on Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills at least 13
Israel continues to attack Lebanon on a near-daily basis in violation of a yearlong ceasefire with Hezbollah.
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Paramount Skydance prepares $71bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery: Report
Warner Bros Discovery is on the verge of breaking up, crippled by declines in its television business.
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Unbeaten Spain qualify for 2026 World Cup after 2-2 draw with Turkiye
Spain finish unbeaten at the top of Group E despite being given genuine scare by Turkiye, who will compete in playoffs.
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Trump hosts Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman: Five key takeaways
US president heaps praise on Saudi Arabia's crown prince as Washington and Riyadh deepen ties with massive investments.
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Palestine Action activists on trial in UK over Israeli arms maker protest
The judge urged the jury to do away with personal feelings about the war on Gaza or the legality of the proscription.
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Britain’s MI5 warns lawmakers over Chinese spies posing as ‘headhunters’
Beijing denies the claim, which comes weeks before the government must decide whether to approve a new Chinese embassy.
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US court blocks new Texas congressional map while state officials appeal
The majority on a federal court in El Paso, Texas, found that the new map used race to redraw congressional districts.
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Saudi Crown Prince promises trillion-dollar investments with US
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman promised to invest almost a trillion dollars in new deals with the US.
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House passes bill demanding government release Epstein files
The US House of Representatives voted 427 to 1 to release documents related to sexual offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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MBS: No normalisation with Israel without path to Palestinian statehood
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman says Riyadh sought to join Trump’s Abraham Accords to normalise ties with Israel.
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What is the F-35 fighter jet, and why does Saudi Arabia want it?
As Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the US, we take a look at the fighter jet his country wants to buy.
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Meta prevails in existential challenge as court rules it’s not a monopoly
A US judge ruled that the social media landscape had 'changed markedly' since the lawsuit was brought five years ago.
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Saudi Crown Prince: Don’t let Osama bin Laden sour US-Saudi relations
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said Osama bin Laden led the 9/11 attacks to destroy US-Saudi relations.
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Microsoft, Nvidia invest in Anthropic in cloud services deal
The investment comes after rival OpenAI announced a comparable deal with Amazon.
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Hamas, Gaza factions say UN resolution undermines ‘national will’
The groups said the resolution entrenches a reality that restricts Palestinians' right to self-determination.
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‘Not going to happen’: Sheinbaum dismisses Trump threat of Mexico strikes
The US president had previously suggested his military could strike land-based cartel targets in Mexico.
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Conservationists want to protect brazilwood. So why are musicians alarmed?
Brazil hopes to raise trade restrictions to protect an endangered tree. But musicians fear for their instruments.
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Nigeria intensifies search for 25 abducted schoolgirls
More than 11 years ago, Boko Haram fighters abducted 276 girls from their school in the town of Chibok.
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