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Sri Lanka’s ex-President Wickremesinghe granted bail in embezzlement case
Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail on a $16,600 bond after tense court hearing amid protests and tight security.
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Hasbara with glitter: Israel’s politics of pleasure
Leisure has long been a colonial cover for brutality; Israel refines it with festivals, pride and travel culture.
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Is misogyny on the rise among young boys in schools?
Today on the Stream: Why are so many male teenagers around the world developing misogynistic attitudes?
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Qatar says Israel yet to respond to Gaza ceasefire proposal
Hamas agreed to the proposal, which was put forward by mediators Egypt and Qatar more than 10 days ago.
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Indonesian police clash with students over MP salaries
Hundreds of demonstrators have clashed with riot police in Indonesia's capital Jakarta.
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Will Trump’s latest attack on the Fed erode central bank’s independence?
President Trump has said will fire Lisa Cook over alleged financial fraud, which could hand him more control of the Fed.
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Israeli protesters block highway with burning tyres
Israeli protesters blocked a highway with burning tyres to demand the return of of captives from Gaza.
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Australia accuses Iran of attacking “Jewish targets”
“It's the first time since the second world war that Australia has asked a foreign ambassador to leave the country.”
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Bottas, Perez to race for Cadillac F1 team in 2026
Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez return to F1 grid after both drivers were dropped by their teams at the end of 2024.
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Why does the temperature feel hotter than the forecast says?
Ever wondered why the temperature is different from the "feels like" temperature on your weather app?
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Iran rejects Australian accusations over Jewish site attacks
Iranian officials have rejected allegations by Australia that it directed attacks against two Jewish sites last year.
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Child among 58 Palestinians wounded by Israeli army raid in Ramallah
Israeli snipers position themselves on rooftops as troops storm Ramallah and el-Bireh.
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Killed Gaza journalist Mariam Abu Daqqa’s letter to her son
Before she was killed in an Israeli air attack on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, Palestinian journalist Mariam Abu Daqqa had wr
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Who is Rio Ngumoha, Liverpool’s youngest ever goalscorer?
Teenager is being touted as the next great young English forward after scoring against Newcastle in the Premier League.
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Palestinians injured as Israeli forces raid Ramallah
At least 13 Palestinians have been injured during clashes with Israeli forces in Ramallah, in the occupied West bank.
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Paralytic disease spreads amid Gaza’s healthcare collapse
As Gaza’s healthcare system collapses, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a normally treatable nerve disease, is spreading.
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Iran vows reciprocal action after Australia expels ambassador
Tehran rejects Australia's accusations, calling the move unjustified and influenced by internal political developments.
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Despite huge manpower losses, how is Russia replenishing its military?
Moscow's tactics, on the battlefield and domestically, are incentivising men to join and stick to the army.
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Pakistan’s farmers battle floods, debt and climate-driven crisis
Farmers in Pakistan describe battling floods and droughts as 'gambling with nature' amid worsening climate impacts.
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Pakistan evacuates thousands as India releases water from swollen rivers
Rescue crews said they evacuated more than 14,000 people from Kasur and 89,000 from Bahawalnagar.
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