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Japan to restart world’s biggest nuclear plant after 15-year shutdown
Petition signed by 40,000 relays concerns over risk of seismic activity in vicinity of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant.
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Syrian Government, SDF agree on four-day ceasefire
The Syrian government has announced a four-day ceasefire with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
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Luka Doncic records triple-double as Lakers rally past Nuggets
LA Lakers star had one of his most impactful games of the season to propel his side to a comeback win against Denver.
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Bangladesh-India T20 World Cup dispute unresolved as ICC deadline looms
Bangladeshi official says his country will not back down under pressure as team captain Litton Das voices concerns.
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Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Gauff cruise into Australian Open third round
Top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka progressed to the third round at the first Grand Slam of the year.
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US, Iran exchange threats of broadscale war in latest sabre rattling
War of words between Trump and Iranian officials escalates as Washington moves aircraft carrier.
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S Korea’s former PM found guilty of insurrection, given 23 years in prison
Ex-Prime Minister Han Duck-soo accused of failing to hold a lawful cabinet meeting following martial law declaration.
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US approves $2.3bn sale of torpedoes, air defences, aircraft to Singapore
Singapore's Ministry of Defence plans to replace its fleet of Fokker 50 Maritime Patrol Aircraft with Boeing planes.
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Air Force One turned back as it carried Trump to Davos
US president resumed journey to Europe on Boeing 757 that departed just after midnight on Wednesday.
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Israel’s wanted war criminal Netanyahu joins Gaza ‘board of peace’
Netanyahu's participation, despite an ICC warrant, will add to concerns over the objectivity of the board.
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Turkiye’s Sonmez storms into Australian Open 2026 third round
Zeynep Sonmez wins in straight sets to enter the third round of a Grand Slam for the second time in six months.
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Palestinians in Gaza confront reality behind ceasefire’s second phase
Hopes for new Gaza administration clash with reality as Israeli control over crossings keeps aid flowing at a slow pace.
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New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon calls national election for November 7
New Zealanders are set to go to the polls later this year amid a sluggish economy and rising unemployment.
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Mexico sends 37 more drug cartel suspects to US amid Trump attack threats
Mexican Security Minister Omar Garcia Harfuch says the US promised that suspects will not face the death penalty.
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US trade with Southeast Asia and Taiwan surging despite Trump tariffs
While trade data show exports from China have fallen dramatically, US customers are still buying from elsewhere.
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Nigerian police confirm gunmen abducted villagers, after initial denials
The head of a Christian church alliance says 172 people were kidnapped by armed men, and that nine later escaped.
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US Justice Department probes Minnesota officials amid migration raids
Investigation will look into whether Minnesota officials blocked federal immigration agents from carrying out duties.
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Ex-Japanese Prime Minister Abe’s killer sentenced to life
Tetsuya Yamagami shot the Japanese politician dead in 2022.
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What is Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami party? Could it lead the country next?
For first time in its chequered history, the party has a real chance of grabbing power as the leader of ruling alliance.
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Stock markets, dollar plunge as Trump ramps up tensions over Greenland
Wall Street has its worst day since October as Trump doubles down on threats to take Greenland.
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