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No evidence to support US claim China conducted nuclear blast test: Monitor
US wants Beijing to join a revised nuclear weapons treaty after expiration of a previous accord between US and Russia.
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WHO says fatal case of Nipah virus confirmed in Bangladesh
Authorities say that steps are being taken to contain the virus and that a risk of global spread remains low.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,444
These are the key developments from day 1,444 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Venezuela’s National Assembly leader sets deadline for prisoner release
Jorge Rodriguez told family members of Venezuelan political prisoners that they would be freed on February 13.
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Thousands gather in Libya for funeral of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi
Authorities investigating killing of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, once seen as de-facto PM under father's iron-fisted rule.
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As Thailand votes, can the reformist People’s Party break the cycle?
Despite leading polls, the People's Party confronts an establishment with a two-decade record of overturning mandates.
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‘Nothing retaliatory’: US seeks deportation of 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos
Lawyers for the Ecuadorian asylum seeker have speculated the Trump administration is seeking 'retaliatory' actions.
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For cricket-mad Bangladesh, T20 World Cup expulsion means heartbreak
As Bangladesh watch the T20 World Cup from afar, the mood in Dhaka is sombre and the players are left disappointed.
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Gas, power and AI’s role in the new age of energy addition
Energy CEOs say the narrative of a managed energy transition from fossil fuels to a cleaner system is over.
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US FCC notice to broadcasters prompts concerns on curtailing free speech
Critics say such actions and increasing corporate ownership of media is causing a backsliding in US media freedom.
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Oil and US oversight: How is Venezuela’s interim government surviving?
As Venezuela enters a new political phase, we look at how the government keeps functioning.
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Ronaldo misses Al-Nassr game amid reported discontent with Saudi club
Ronaldo was not part of Al-Nassr's 2-0 win at home, the second game he's missed in four days due to unspecified reasons.
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New Yemen government formed with Shaya Mohsin al-Zindani as prime minister
Yemen's Saudi-backed presidential council announces the formation of the new government.
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Mexico promises food support for Cuba as US stifles the island’s fuel supply
Sheinbaum says she is still negotiating with US after Trump threatens tariffs on countries that ship oil to Havana.
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Anti-ICE protesters rally in Milan as Winter Olympics get under way
Students demand ICE agents protecting US delegation leave amid global outrage over Trump's brutal deportation push.
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Thousands attend funeral for Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libyan ex-leader
Thousands of people came to the town of Bani Walid for the funeral of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi after he was assassinated.
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Is globalisation killing craftsmanship?
Handmade crafts are disappearing under mass production. What is lost when everything is made fast, cheap and at scale?
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Republicans condemn racist Trump video post depicting Obamas as apes
Members of Trump's political party called for the removal of the reposted clip, which has since been taken down.
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UK police search Mandelson-linked properties as part of Epstein probe
Properties in London and Wiltshire searched as police investigate alleged leaks to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Iranian FM says indirect talks with US were a ‘good start’
Iran’s foreign minister said indirect talks with the US were a “good start" despite massive mistrust.
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