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Timeline of past Bangladesh elections and the country’s leaders
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was the longest-ruling leader in the country's history.
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Somalia’s Mohamud slams Israel’s interference, rejects base on Somaliland
Somali president promises to confront Israeli military presence amid reports of base plan in breakaway Somaliland.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,445
These are the key developments from day 1,445 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Polls open in Thailand as reformists, conservatives vie for power
No single party is expected to secure a clear majority in Sunday's vote, raising the spectre of political instability.
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Japan votes as Sanae Takaichi seeks mandate for conservative agenda
Opinion polls suggest Takaichi's conservative coalition could win more than 300 of the 465 seats in the lower house.
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Haiti’s transitional council hands power to US-backed prime minister
Move comes after council tried to oust PM Fils-Aime and the US recently deployed warship to waters near Haiti’s capital.
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Is Nigeria’s security situation worsening, or is there progress?
More than 200 people have been killed in attacks, but the abducted Christians have been freed.
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‘Non-negotiable’: Iran says missiles off the table in talks with the US
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says discussions will remain focused on nuclear issue, not missile programme.
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Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals
Elaf fund will finance projects with buy-in from Saudi investors committing $2bn for two airports in Aleppo city.
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Chris Hedges on decline of the American empire
Journalist Chris Hedges speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s first year and the future of US democracy.
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Italy says cannot join Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ because of constitution
Under constitution Italy cannot join because power would be wielded by one leader standing above other members.
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Suryakumar rescues India as United States threaten T20 World Cup upset
India recover from 77-6 as captain Suryakumar Yadav hits an unbeaten 84 in 29-run World Cup win against United States.
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Super Bowl drives economic boon in the US ahead of game
The football game will bring as much as $630m in local economic impact to the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Olympic committee: New transgender policy consensus reached across sports
A proposed new consensus between sports leaders across the globe about gender policy would be a first uniform criteria.
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England vs Nepal: T20 World Cup – teams, start time, lineups
England open their 2026 T20 World Cup campaign against Nepal with points to prove on and off the field.
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ICC in Pakistan talks to revive India T20 World Cup clash
Cricket's global governing body hopes to persuade Pakistan to reverse decision to boycott India T20 World Cup fixtures.
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Will pro-military message bring Thailand’s ‘most hawkish’ party to power?
Thailand's border war with Cambodia has fuelled an election campaign as nationalistic sentiments surge in the country.
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Carrick extends winning run as Man United beat 10-man Tottenham 2-0
Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes score for United while Spurs captain Christian Romero sees red for a wild challenge.
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Spain, Portugal brace for new storm after floods kill 2, displace 11,000
Authorities in Portugal are deploying more than 26,500 rescuers as Storm Marta approaches.
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‘Israel killed international law in Gaza’, official tells Al Jazeera
Mustafa Barghouti, of the Palestinian National Initiative, said steadfastness of Palestinians shows 'failure of Israel'.
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