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Will dissent in DC make a difference in Israel’s war on Gaza?
Dissent over Gaza is growing in Washington, DC, but will this make a difference?
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Agadez, Niger’s gateway to the Sahara, finds new life in the migrant trade
Since the repeal of an anti-migration law last year, migrants and smugglers have flocked back to the city.
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South Africa’s election body asks top court to resolve Zuma candidacy
Former President Jacob Zuma hopes to run for office for the opposition uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) in May elections.
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‘We are not numbers’, Children in Gaza stage Eid protest
Palestinian children in Gaza staged a protest on the second day of Eid calling for international help to end the war
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‘At war until you die’: Ukraine scraps service limit, angering tired troops
Facing manpower shortages, officials scrapped a measure to pull servicemen from the front lines after extended periods.
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Germany arrests three teenagers on suspicion of attack plot
Prosecutors say trio believed to have been planning 'murder, manslaughter' and 'act of violence endangering the state'.
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A rubber bullet cost me an eye at a protest, but I am still protesting
Protest is the best tool we have to enact positive change. We need better protections for peaceful protesters.
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See destruction inside Ukraine power plant after Russian attack
Missile attacks have left major Ukrainian power plants in ruins after Russia targeted key energy infrastructure sites.
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Russia sends military trainers, air defence system to Niger: State media
Violence in the region has worsened since coups in Niger and its neighbours Mali and Burkina Faso.
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Will Gaza be safer if Netanyahu quit as Israel PM? Likely not, say analysts
Much of the West's criticism of Israel has focused on Netanyahu, but experts say the war has broader support.
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First pig kidney in a human: Is this the future of transplants?
Could the successful transplant of a gene-edited pig kidney to a human spell the end of the organ shortage crisis?
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Thailand’s top diplomat visits Myanmar border amid clashes, evacuations
Foreign Minister Parnpree arrives in Mae Sot to review measures to deal with people fleeing fighting across frontier.
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Weaponising underwear: Genocide with a semi-pornographic twist
What should we make of Israel’s obscene social media stunts in Gaza?
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 189
PM Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel is preparing for 'scenarios' in other areas besides Gaza.
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Apple says it will fix ‘bug’ recommending Palestinian flag emoji
Tech giant says software glitch causes some users to get a Palestinian flag prompt when typing 'Jerusalem'.
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Fan whips Al Ittihad player in row after Saudi Super Cup defeat
A spectator attacked Al Ittihad player Abderrazak Hamdallah with a whip during a confrontation.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 778
As the war enters its 778th day, these are the main developments.
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Why the fall of Myawaddy, Myanmar’s ‘gateway’ to Thailand, is so important
Anti-coup fighters say they've taken control of the eastern border town, sending the remaining soldiers into retreat.
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Singapore’s economy misses forecasts with 2.7 percent growth
City-state's performance is closely watched as a barometer of global economic conditions.
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Before India election, Instagram boosts Modi AI images that violate rules
The ads do not meet the levels of disclosure Meta says it needs for AI-generated posts linked to India election.
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