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‘Psychological war on society’: Russia plunges Ukraine into darkness
As key buildings, including the Parliament, suffer from blackouts, finding light is ever challenging across Ukraine.
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Making sense of Bangladesh’s ‘Hadi effect’ shaping the vote
Martyrs die, and mourning - after a while - usually fades. Not with Sharif Osman Hadi in Bangladesh. Here's why.
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Is the UK playing a double game in Sudan and Somalia?
Critics say it's enabling violence in Sudan. And while backing Somalia's unity, it is doing business with Somaliland.
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US officially withdraws from the World Health Organization
US health secretary, secretary of state announce that Washington completes the process of WHO withdrawal.
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Gaza war docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab nominated for Academy Award
The film draws on real audio from the 5-year-old's call with emergency services as her family came under Israeli fire.
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Analyst breaks down map of Trump’s Gaza plan
A map showing what Gaza would look like under US President Donald Trump’s redevelopment plan raises big questions.
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Six missing after landslide hits New Zealand campsite
Officials have warned the search for the missing could take several days.
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Trump revokes Canada’s invitation to join Board of Peace
Canada's prime minister openly criticised tariffs and the collapse of the rules-based order in his address in Davos.
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Trump says ‘armada’ of US warships is heading towards Iran
President Donald Trump has said a ‘big force’ of US warships is heading towards Iran.
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Why is South Africa upset about Iran joining BRICS naval drills?
South Africa's government is facing backlash from the US and from within its own administration for hosting Iran's navy.
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Feet dragging, division and obstruction: What Israel really wants for Gaza
Israeli strategy for Gaza caught between settlements and security zones, as it continues to kill Palestinians.
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Hunger, death, devastation: No respite in Tigray a year after US aid cuts
In Ethiopia, once largest recipient of USAID funds in sub-Saharan Africa, many left with 'little humanitarian support'.
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Australian, Palestinian lawyers seek police probe of Israeli president
Legal groups says Australia obliged to investigate Israel's President Herzog for his role in genocidal war on Gaza.
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Japan PM Takaichi dissolves parliament, paving way for snap election
Japan to hold election on February 8 after the country's first woman premier, Sanae Takaichi, dissolves parliament.
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Trump says US still ‘watching Iran‘ as ‘massive’ fleet heads to Gulf region
US president says 'big force going towards Iran' but he would 'rather not see anything happen' amid tension with Tehran.
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Did the US give Greenland back to Denmark? Trump omits history at Davos
Although the United States defended Greenland during World War II, it never ruled the territory.
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US officers detain 5-year-old boy as Minnesota immigration raids continue
School superintendent says the child was 'essentially' used 'as bait' to apprehend his father, who is seeking asylum.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,429
These are the key developments from day 1,429 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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‘Will act accordingly’: US threatens action against Haitian council
The Trump administration's message comes as Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council faces pressure to hold elections.
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Son-in-law of opposition figure Edmundo Gonzalez released in Venezuela
Rafael Tudares Bracho, who is married to Gonzalez's daughter, was arrested shortly before Maduro's third inauguration.
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