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Deadly tower collapse has locals in Lebanon’s Tripoli asking: Are we next?
February 8 collapse killed at least 15 people in Lebanon's second city, where buildings are in poor condition.
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Indonesia, Morocco, Kosovo among 5 countries to send troops under Gaza plan
Kazakhstan and Kosovo have also pledged to participate, while Egypt and Jordan will provide training for police.
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Major road crash leaves 18 dead, 3 injured in northeast Egypt
Road accidents, often linked to speeding, claim thousands of lives each year in Egypt.
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US pays about $160m towards nearly $4bn in UN dues
President Trump has slashed foreign aid and repeatedly criticised the United Nations for failing to meet its goals.
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un launches key party congress held every 5 years
Kim focuses on improving economic activity in opening speech at Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,457
These are the key developments from day 1,457 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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New Mexico reopens criminal probe related to Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
State officials say the information in unsealed FBI files 'warrant further examination' of a case closed in 2019.
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IMF warns Venezuela’s economy and humanitarian situation is ‘quite fragile’
Figures show Venezuela's public debt sits at roughly 180 percent of its GDP as the country struggles with tumult.
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New Zealand vs Pakistan: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups
New Zealand and Pakistan play the first game of the Super Eights stage at the T20 World Cup with both eyeing title tilt.
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Macron and Meloni clash over killing of French far-right activist in Lyon
A war of words has erupted between the French president and Italian prime minister over the murder of Quentin Deranque.
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Strike over labour reforms brings Argentina’s capital to a near-standstill
The Chamber of Deputies is weighing a labour bill that would increase work hours, cut severance pay and ease firing.
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Why was former Prince Andrew arrested by UK police?
Mountbatten-Windsor, the former UK prince, has not been charged with a crime and was released under investigation.
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Ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest spurs Epstein accountability calls from UK to US
US lawmakers call on the Trump administration to pursue justice for victims, as UN expert urges probes across the world.
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Is social media addictive?
Meta is accused of harming young users with its addictive features.
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US trade deficit swells in December as imports surge
The US trade deficit deteriorated even though President Trump unleashed a barrage of tariffs to close trade imbalances.
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Qatar pledges $1bn for Gaza peace mission
Qatar has pledged $1 billion to support the Board of Peace’s mission in Gaza
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South Africa police arrest son of former Zimbabwe leader Robert Mugabe
The youngest son of the former Zimbabwe president was detained after a gardener was shot at his home in South Africa.
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Files reveal Epstein was offered chance to buy US Pentagon, FBI buildings
New files show Epstein, who had close ties to Israel, was offered sensitive US government real estate deals.
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Kenyan families demand return of loved ones recruited into Russian army
Official intelligence report revealed that more than 1,000 citizens had been lured to fight for Russia in Ukraine.
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Masked protesters arrested outside Trump’s Board of Peace meeting
Pro-Palestinian protesters gathered in downtown Washington, DC, outside Donald Trump’s Board of Peace event.
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