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US Pentagon orders troops to prepare for potential Minnesota deployment
Arctic specialist troops would join 3,000 federal immigration agents patrolling Minneapolis and St Paul amid protests.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,425
These are the key developments from day 1,425 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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‘Night of deep pain’: Train collision in southern Spain leaves 21 dead
Emergency response teams deploy to assist victims following the high-speed train collision in southern Spain.
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Senegal beat hosts Morocco to win AFCON 2025 after farcical walk-off
Pape Gueye scores in a 1-0 win following extra time after Senegal leave the field in protest at penalty decision.
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Will the Syrian army end up controlling Kurdish-held areas?
The army has made significant territorial gains after intense battles with the SDF.
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Will the Syrian army end up controlling Kurdish-held areas?
The army has made significant territorial gains after intense battles with the SDF.
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Chile forest fire death toll rises to 18 as state of emergency declared
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has announced a state of emergency in two southern regions.
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Chile forest fire death toll rises to 16 as state of emergency declared
Chilean President Gabriel Boric has announced a state of emergency in two southern regions.
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How much of Trump’s foreign policy is driven by minerals and oil?
Oil industry expert Daniel Yergin argues that the US is desperate to have supply chains independent of China.
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How much of Trump’s foreign policy is driven by minerals and oil?
Oil industry expert Daniel Yergin argues that the US is desperate to have supply chains independent of China.
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Trump announces new tariffs over Greenland: How have EU allies responded?
The European Union is having an emergency meeting to devise a response to Trump's tariff threats over Greenland.
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Who is part of Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ for Gaza?
Trump unveils a complex three-tier governing structure for Gaza that places Trump and pro-Israel officials at the top.
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Benin’s opposition loses all parliamentary seats, provisional results show
Electoral commission says two parties aligned with President Patrice Talon win all 109 seats in the assembly.
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Peace boards and technocrats won’t stem out Palestinian resistance
Any governance structure that does not take into account the Palestinian national aspirations is doomed to failure.
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Syria announces ceasefire agreement with Kurd-led SDF after heavy fighting
Agreement will see government takeover of SDF-controlled areas, and SDF integration into Syrian military.
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Senegal vs Morocco 1-0 (after extra time): AFCON final – as it happened
All the updates as Senegal win the AFCON 2025 final, marred by ugly scenes following a controversial penalty.
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Sudan’s people endure ‘horror and hell’ in war, says UN rights chief
United Nations rights chief Volker Turk visits Sudan and says people in country are going through 'hell'.
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Jagan Chapagain: Is the global humanitarian system breaking down?
The IFRC chief on US aid cuts, attacks on aid workers and whether neutrality can survive modern wars.
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Police chief steps down after UK fallout from ban on Tel Aviv football fan
UK police chief retires after backlash over banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa last year.
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Recent fighting in Syria is “a nightmare scenario for the US”
“This is the nightmare scenario for Western policymakers.”
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