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Tor Wennesland: Gaza talks in Doha key for Palestinians and Israelis
The UN special coordinator for the Middle East peace process discusses Gaza ceasefire efforts.
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Why have people taken to video games to express solidarity with Palestine?
Amid Israel's war on Gaza, video games have become a platform for expressing solidarity with Palestinians.
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Gaza drone video shows killing of Palestinians in Israeli air attack
Video retrieved from an Israeli drone shows the moments four Palestinians were killed by Israeli air attacks.
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EU plans to impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia, Belarus
Russia warns European consumers will 'suffer' if proposal goes ahead and calls it example of 'unfair competition'.
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Slovakia’s presidential election: A choice between Russia and the West
When Russia's invasion began, Slovakia's liberal president threw her support behind Kyiv. Much has changed since then.
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US sanctions Nicaragua’s attorney general over human rights concerns
Washington says Morales Urbina 'exploited her office to facilitate a coordinated campaign to suppress dissent'.
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IsÂrael’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 168
The Israeli military says it is continuing to conduct 'precise operations' at al-Shifa Hospital.
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UK, Australia call for ‘immediate’ end to fighting in Gaza
Two countries warn of ‘potentially devastating consequences’ if Israel pushes ahead with ground offensive in Rafah.
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More than 7,350 West Bank Palestinians arrested by Israel during Gaza war
Arrested and held unlawfully, thousands of Palestinians are suffering abuse at the hands of Israeli captors.
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Why is the US suing Apple? All to know
Apple has been accused of monopolising the smartphone market in an antitrust lawsuit. Here is what we know.
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Global water crisis fuelling more conflicts, UN report warns
Water resources under stress as economies and populations grow with 2.2 billion people lacking clean drinking water.
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‘Maximally pragmatic’: How Central Asia navigates Russia’s war on Ukraine
Most leaders tread a careful line to avoid conflict as Moscow tries to uphold its relevance in a vast neighbourhood.
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Uganda’s President Museveni promotes son to army chief
After 38 years in power, the veteran leader has no rivals, leading many to believe he is grooming son for the top job.
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Senegal’s 2024 election: Why does it matter?
After election delay and weeks of protests, 19 candidates are competing on Sunday to succeed President Macky Sall.
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Malaysia declines offer to host 2026 Commonwealth Games, citing cost
Announcement comes after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as host last year over cost concerns.
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The US war on reproductive rights should concern women everywhere
Women in the UK and across Europe will also suffer
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Russia targets Ukraine’s power facilities with wave of missiles, drones
Attacks leave more than one million people without power as Zelenskyy renews pleas for Western air defence systems.
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Australia to contribute $3bn for construction of AUKUS submarines
Defence Minister Richard Marles says allies working 'at pace' to ensure the security deal becomes a reality.
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India’s Bengaluru fast running out of water – and it’s not summer yet
Residents say they are facing the worst water crisis in decades as they witness an unusually hot February and March.
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‘Dead democracy’: Will Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest unite India’s opposition?
Arrest of top opposition leader ahead of election sparks new accusations against PM Modi of trying to crush democracy.
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