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Updates: Israeli forces kill 73 in Gaza; arrest flotilla activists
At least 73 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza as Israeli forces arrest activists, including Greta Thunberg.
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A history of US government shutdowns: Every closure and how long it lasted
The US government has had 20 funding gaps, resulting in 10 shutdowns since 1976, the longest lasting 35 days.
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Barcelona vs PSG 1-2: UEFA Champions League – as it happened
All our updates, including post-match reaction, from our text commentary stream of the league phase encounter.
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Mysterious, majestic; Sudan’s Nuba Mountains
A glimpse into a secluded community and thousands of IDPs it hosts, and how the arrival of the RSF worries them.
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Taliban denies intentionally banning internet services in Afghanistan
The Taliban has denied implementing a nationwide internet ban, following a communications blackout across Afghanistan.
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Why was former DR Congo president Kabila sentenced to death?
A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has sentenced ex-President Joseph Kabila to death in absentia.
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In Poland, migrant workers from Latin America report abuse, exploitation
Latin Americans are increasingly flocking to Poland for work, lured by the false promise of secure salaries.
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Video: Rescue & recovery efforts continue after Philippines earthquake
Rescuers in the Philippines are searching for survivors and retrieving bodies after an earthquake struck.
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Capturing resilience in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan’s earthquake aftermath, Sorin Furcoi captures both the loss and the hope of people rebuilding.
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US Republicans and Democrats are at a political impasse
US political analyst Eric Ham says the US government shutdown is a “game of chicken” that’s spiraled out of control.
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Peruvian police arrest suspects over livestreamed femicide in Argentina
Nine people have been detained after the murders of Morena Verdi and Brenda del Castillo, 20, and Lara Gutierrez, 15.
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EU leaders push to tap frozen Russian assets for Ukraine reconstruction
EU's Kallas says the bloc is working quickly on a loan for Ukraine that would leverage frozen Russian assets.
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Qatar PM talks to Al Jazeera about proposal to end Gaza war
Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani told Al Jazeera the Gaza ceasefire plan
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Nearly half of killings outside Gaza City since Israeli assault began
Israel ordered Palestinians to flee Gaza City, but nearly half of all deaths are in the areas they were told to go.
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Can Trump save Argentina’s crisis-stricken economy as he hopes?
The US is planning to extend a $20 billion loan to Argentina in support to President Javier Milei.
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New Trump executive order guarantees Qatar security after Israeli attack
Trump says Qatar is 'steadfast ally in pursuit of peace, stability and prosperity' and helps US in mediating conflicts.
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The US government has shut down – what happens now?
Hundreds of thousands federal employees to be furloughed while others, including FBI, CIA agents, will work without pay.
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What happens when the US government shuts down?
The US Government has shut down after the Senate failed to pass a spending bill. Heidi Zhou Castro breaks it down.
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“Polarised” politics to blame for US govt shutdown
White House columnist at The Hill, explains how political polarisation in the US has meant more frequent govt shutdowns.
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Greece labour law protests bring public transport to a halt
Unions are protesting against government plans to allow extended working hours, including shifts of up to 13 hours.
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