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Israel blows up Gaza’s only specialised cancer hospital in massive blast
Destruction of Turkish-Palestinian hospital has been condemned as being part of Israel's 'systematic state terrorism'.
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How Columbia gave in to Trump’s demands to get its $400m funding back
The New York university's federal funding was revoked last month over allegations of 'antisemitic harassment' on campus.
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World heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman dies at 76
Foreman took on Muhammad Ali in 1974 in one of boxing’s most famous match-ups, the Rumble in the Jungle.
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Japan, S Korea, China meet to strengthen ties at ‘turning point in history’
The meeting is an accomplishment for Japan, which has historical and territorial disputes with China and South Korea.
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Trump targets Biden, Harris in US security clearance purge
The executive order also targets Hillary Clinton and Antony Blinken, former state secretaries, and some Republicans.
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Flavours of the Arab Golden Age – EP 2: Spain and North Africa
Chef Fadi and historian Kotoz sample an ancient dish that Jews and Muslims used to share at Passover in Morocco.
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‘Every shot fired’: Are Yemen’s Houthis a proxy force for Iran?
The Houthis heavily align with Iran, but they have increasingly tried to showcase their autonomy.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,122
These are the key developments on day 1,122 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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India’s ‘political iftars’ once stopped riots. Are they corrupt stunts now?
Politicians and parties have used iftars to forge peace during strife but also to woo elite Muslims for votes.
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What challenges lie ahead for the new IOC president?
Zimbabwean lands top job in world sport.
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Netanyahu’s targeting of an Israeli spy chief and the attorney general
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting to fire the Shin Bet spy chief and Israel's attorney general.
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Thousands join march in Turkiye’s Istanbul to protest mayor’s arrest
Thousands gather near Istanbul's town hall in support of the city's recently arrested mayor.
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‘Discordant’: How Trump’s attacks on the Houthis split his Republican base
Some see the US president’s recent bombing campaign in Yemen as contradicting his promises of seeking world peace.
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Trying to heal the trauma of Israeli raids in the occupied West Bank
In Tulkarem and Jenin, dedicated volunteers work to help the people traumatised and displaced by Israel's raids.
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Are Gen Z rejecting city life for farm life?
Today on The Stream: We examine why so many people of Gen Z age are choosing farm life over city dwellings.
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Israeli ex-deputy FM confronted over Israel’s renewed assault on Gaza
Redi Tlhabi challenges Israeli ex-Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon on Israel’s ceasefire breach and its war on Gaza.
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Migrant deaths hit record number in 2024, UN agency says
Nearly 9,000 fatalities confirmed worldwide, but real toll likely much higher.
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US blocking Canadian access to historical library on Quebec-Vermont border
Haskell Free Library denounces 'unilateral' US move amid tensions over Donald Trump's continued threats against Canada.
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French actor Gerard Depardieu to face trial on sexual assault charges
Movie star to face trial in Paris for alleged sexual assault of two women during a 2021 film shoot.
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Soldiers celebrate as Sudan’s army recaptures presidential palace
Sudanese soldiers have been celebrating the recapture of the presidential palace from paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
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