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Europe’s political centre holds in weekend of elections
The results will reassure a European Union seeking respite from a rise in populism.
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Former President Bolsonaro’s coup trial opens in Brazil
More than 80 witnesses are expected to testify via videoconference over the next two weeks.
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British presenter Gary Lineker steps down over anti-Semitism row
British presenter and former England football captain Gary Lineker has stepped down from his role at the BBC.
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Pope Leo XIV meets US VP JD Vance
Pope Leo XIV met with US Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican, a day after his in
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Measure targeting pro-Palestine NGOs disappears from US tax bill
Legislation would have allowed the executive branch to crack down on 'terrorism supporting' nonprofits.
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Regeneron buys 23andMe for $256m after bankruptcy
Sale of genetic testing company raises concerns about privacy of 23andMe’s 15 million customers.
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Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling
The Baltic nation is seeking damages, including compensation for border reinforcement costs.
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Project Esther and the weaponisation of Zionism
A conservative project to allegedly counter anti-Semitism is using a pro-Israel stance to mask white nationalist goals.
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Gaza medical supplies warehouse hit in Israeli attack
Gaza’s Nasser Hospital is “suffering immensely” from a shortage of medical supplies after an Israeli attack.
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What is Israel’s new major ground offensive, Operation Gideon’s Chariots?
Israeli military launches a ground offensive in the besieged Gaza Strip as ceasefire talks are held in Doha.
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Sudan’s army leader al-Burhan appoints former UN official as prime minister
Dagalo, who leads the rival Rapid Support Forces paramilitary, also announces a government as war ravages Sudan.
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If the Dead Come Home: Iraq’s Mass Graves
In Iraq, a mass grave excavation reveals the challenges of identifying remains and returning them to their families.
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UK, EU reach landmark deal: All you need to know
The new deal will allow EU boats to continue fishing in UK waters before the first post-Brexit UK-EU summit.
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Israel should be excluded from Eurovision, Spanish prime minister says
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says Israel should be excluded from the Eurovision Song Contest over its war in Gaza.
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Gaza’s Khan Younis latest focus of Israeli forced displacement, bombing
Israeli army warns of 'unprecedented' assault on the southern city as dozens killed in strikes across blockaded enclave.
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Moscow outlaws Amnesty International for ‘Russophobia’ amid Ukraine war
Amnesty International said the decision taken by Moscow is part of its 'broader effort to silence dissent'.
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Gary Lineker leaves BBC amid anti-Semitism row, pro-Palestinian comments
Britain's top football host is 'bowing out by mutual agreement' after backlash to a social media post about Zionism.
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Chechnya’s Kadyrov wanted to resign. Or did he?
The Russian president is said to have denied Kadyrov's request.
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Tanzanian opposition leader makes defiant appearance at treason trial
The trial has added to rising concerns across East Africa about threats to democracy.
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What we know so far about Biden’s cancer diagnosis
US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Here’s what we know so far.
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