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Africa’s oldest leaders are governing the world’s youngest populations
Africa’s youngest citizens are ruled by leaders in their 80s and 90s. Some are reshaping the system to hold on to power.
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Trump says he has revoked Biden’s autopen pardons: But can he do it?
Legal experts say there is no basis in the US Constitution for a president to revoke pardons.
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Venezuela denounces US-ordered ‘forced sale’ of oil company Citgo
A Delaware judge has ordered the sale to settle debts, as Venezuela says US military buildup is targeting its oil.
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Colombia’s Petro invites Trump to cocaine lab demolition amid attack threat
Colombian president chides Trump, saying 18,400 cocaine laboratories have been destroyed 'without missiles' fired.
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US defence chief says he did not see survivors before follow-up boat strike
US Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth defends controversial second strike on alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Sea.
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Trump administration threatens to withhold food assistance from 21 states
The threat comes as the federal government seeks to enforce a demand that states turn over data about SNAP recipients.
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Trump and Lula hold phone call to discuss US tariffs on Brazil, sanctions
US president has warmed to Brazil's left-wing leader since imposing 50 percent tariffs on the South American country.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,378
These are the key developments from day 1,378 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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US Justice Department seeks to dismiss lawsuit over Maurene Comey’s firing
Comey alleges that the Trump administration fired her for political reasons, including her family ties to James Comey.
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Ilhan Omar denounces Donald Trump for calling Somali immigrants ‘garbage’
Congresswoman Omar calls Trump's comments about her 'creepy' after the US president launches into an anti-Somali tirade.
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‘No compromise’ on territory after Ukraine talks with US: Russian official
Comments come after long meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and two senior US officials in Moscow.
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Honduras election council member accuses colleague of ‘intimidation’
Cossette Lopez-Osorio, a member of the right-wing National Party, denounced her left-wing colleague Marlon Ochoa.
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Barcelona extend lead at top of La Liga with 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid
Barca recover from a goal down to win, with strikes from Raphinha, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres.
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Can former colonial powers be held accountable for past atrocities?
Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf said Algeria's experience under French rule highlighted the need for compensation.
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‘Antisemite of the Year’: Pro-Israel group slams kids’ YouTuber Ms. Rachel
Kids’ Youtuber Rachel Accurso, known as Ms. Rachel, has been nominated for ‘Antisemite of the Year’ by StopAntisemitism.
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Putin meets with Witkoff, Kushner to discuss Ukraine peace plan
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff to discuss the Ukraine peace effort.
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Report finds widespread police failings over UK’s Hillsborough disaster
After the latest probe, families who lost relatives in the 1989 football stadium crush say they will never get justice.
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Politician Ayachi Hammami latest arrest in Tunisia opposition crackdown
Tunisia opposition says charges are fabricated, as police enforce a five-year prison sentence.
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Hegseth vows more boat strikes amid accusations he broke the law
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is vowing to continue military strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea.
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal pleads not guilty in US National Guard shooting
Judge orders suspected attacker held without bond after fatal shooting in Washington, DC caused 'sheer terror'.
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