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Two killed in Israeli drone attack in eastern Lebanon
Strike comes hours after a previous Israeli attack the night before, in ongoing near-daily ceasefire violations.
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First Christmas in Gaza in two years: A story of hope and survival
Christians in Gaza celebrate Christmas after two years of Israel's war and enduring pain, displacement and destruction.
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Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns after 17 years
Tarique Rahman, leader of Bangladesh’s opposition, has returned after 17 years in self-imposed exile in London.
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Palestinian couple’s wedding turned to funeral after Israeli attack in Gaza
A Palestinian couple’s long-delayed wedding ended in tragedy when an Israeli attack struck their school-turned-shelter.
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Video: Gaza’s Christians mark first Christmas since fragile ceasefire deal
Gaza’s Christians reflected on the loss they’ve experienced after two years of Israel’s devastating war.
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Photos: Global stories of 2025 in pictures
A powerful visual timeline showcasing the pivotal events that reshaped our global landscape throughout the year.
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Somali capital holds first direct election in over five decades
Amid opposition boycotts, people in Mogadishu vote in the city's first direct local polls since 1969.
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Egypt vs South Africa: AFCON 2025 – Salah, team news, start and lineups
Record winners Egypt, led by Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, face South Africa in the first titanic battle of the tournament.
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Conflict with Thailand brings surge of unity amongst Cambodians
Cambodian children write letters to soldiers, while donation sites fill for those displaced by fighting near the border.
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Russia claims to have seized more than 5,100 square km of Ukraine in 2025
Analysts and Ukrainian officials doubt Moscow's latest announcements as peace talks stall.
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Saudi Arabia demands Yemeni separatists leave seized governorates
Riyadh calls seizure of oil-rich provinces 'unjustified escalation' as fragile anti-Houthi alliance shows cracks.
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LIVE: Sound of Israel’s bombs, hum of drones drown out Christmas in Gaza
Many of the remaining churches across Gaza either scaled back or cancelled Christmas activities altogether.
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Eleven suspects arrested over deadly South African tavern shooting
Police said the suspects arrested were found with unlicensed firearms, including four handguns and an AK-47 rifle.
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Jordan strikes drug, arms smugglers in Syria border region: Reports
Jordan's military said the attacks 'neutralised arms and drug traffickers' and destroyed laboratories and factories.
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Algeria passes law declaring French colonisation a crime
Algeria’s parliament unanimously passed a law declaring France’s colonisation a crime.
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‘Half joy, half sadness’: Christmas celebrations resume in Bethlehem
Christmas returns to Bethlehem with joy and sorrow amid hardships, as Palestinians unite in celebration and resilience.
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US will focus on exerting economic pressure on Venezuela: Report
A US official told Reuters that Washington will focus on targeting Venezuela oil in lieu of 'military options'.
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Bangladesh opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns after 17 years in exile
The acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is considered a top prime ministerial candidate.
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Christmas under occupation: Israeli attacks against Palestinian Christians
Fewer than 50,000 Christians now live in Palestine under threat from Israel’s illegal occupation and attacks.
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Majority of Russians expect Ukraine war to end in 2026, state survey finds
'Main reason for optimism' is a belief that war in Ukraine will end in 2026 with Moscow's 'objectives' achieved.
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