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US sanctions two RSF commanders as fighting escalates in Sudan’s Darfur
UN officials and rights groups warn hundreds of thousands of civilians are at risk amid heavy fighting in el-Fasher.
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa signs health bill weeks before election
The National Health Insurance Act takes aim at South Africa's two-tier health system.
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Palestinians observe Nakba anniversary in shadow of Israel’s war in Gaza
This year's commemoration has been dominated by the plight of more than two million Palestinians in Gaza.
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Alumni: Divest from CUNY’s complicity, invest in Palestinian liberation
A university that violently cracks down on its students should not enjoy the benefit of alumni donations and influence.
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The Last Shark
A look at the challenges for those fighting to save the vital ecosystems of the oceans off Costa Rica.
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Israeli attack on internet access point in Gaza City injures dozens
At least three killed, dozens injured after an Israeli attack on an internet access point in Gaza City.
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Slovakia Prime Minister Robert Fico shot while meeting supporters
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico is in ‘life-threatening condition’ after being shot in the town of Handlova.
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Canada wildfires spur evacuation orders, warnings: What you need to know
More than 130 wildfires are burning across Canada, federal tracker says, as massive blazes force thousands to evacuate.
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US announces $2bn in new aid for Ukraine as Russian forces advance
Antony Blinken says US rushing military support as Ukraine struggles to hold off renewed Russian offensive.
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‘Any time, any place’: Biden and Trump agree to June and September debates
Donald Trump and Joe Biden trade barbs on social media as the rivals agree to two debates ahead of November's election.
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Russia escalates the war in Ukraine, aiming to complicate Kyiv’s defence
Russia opens a new front in Ukraine’s north, prompting Kyiv to respond with attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
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The Lost Souls of Syria – Part 1
The fight for justice for civilians allegedly killed by the Syrian government starts in court, using the ‘Caesar files’.
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Slovakia PM Robert Fico in critical condition after being shot
Slovak prime minister taken to hospital as President Zuzana Caputova condemns 'brutal and ruthless' attack.
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Lawrence Wong sworn in as Singapore’s first new prime minister in 20 years
Lee Hsien Loong, 72, bows out after 20 years in the city-state's top job in a carefully calibrated power transfer.
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Nepal cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane acquitted of rape on appeal
High court overturns eight-year jail sentence on appeal by former captain, who could now join the T20 World Cup squad.
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Sirens sound for 76th anniversary of Palestinian Nakba
Sirens sounded for 76 seconds in Ramallah in the occupied West Bank to mark the 76th anniversary of the Nakba.
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Anxious Zimbabwean migrants, smugglers watch South Africa’s election
Many undocumented Zimbabweans worry about unfavourable changes to South Africa’s immigration policy after May 29 polls.
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Gaza lost much more than a hospital when it lost al-Shifa
The medical complex destroyed by Israel was the beating heart of Gaza, and a symbol of our hopes for the future.
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Swiss court finds Gambian ex-minister guilty of crimes against humanity
Ousman Sonko handed 20-year sentence for atrocities committed under longtime ruler Yahya Jammeh.
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Return to Palestine
Some Palestinians embark on a journey to discover the fate of the houses taken from their families in the 1948 Nakba.
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