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Counting begins as polls close in landmark Bangladesh election
Vote counting is under way in Bangladesh after polls closed, with officials reporting turnout just under 48%.
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Top Iran official accuses Israel of trying to sabotage US talks
Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani accuses Israel of sabotaging US nuclear talks to spark a destabilising regional war.
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Man Utd co-owner Ratcliffe’s anti-immigrant rhetoric sparks outrage in UK
Fan fury grows, with club's supporters accusing tycoon of echoing ‘far-right narratives’ that have ‘real-world' impact.
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Several assassination attempts targeted Syria’s al-Sharaa, ministers: UN
UN report reveals five foiled ISIL assassination plots against Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and top ministers.
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UN begins clearing massive wartime waste dump in Gaza City
The UN Development Programme has begun clearing a massive wartime waste dump in Gaza City.
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Africa must boycott the 2026 World Cup
Africa faces a historic sporting and moral choice over the US-hosted tournament.
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At least 21 dead in ferry sinking in northern Sudan’s River Nile State
At least six people are rescued, while efforts are ongoing to locate about a dozen people still missing, officials say.
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Can the US challenge China’s dominance in critical minerals?
The US is stockpiling critical minerals and forming a trade bloc to control China's control of supply chains.
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Locked Out, Locked In: Witnessing the Gaza War from afar
Longtime friends divided by war, Raed is trapped in Gaza while George watches from afar, one locked in, one locked out.
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Bangladeshis turn out for historic election after Hasina’s downfall
Tens of millions of voters participate in crucial vote that could reshape Bangladesh's political and economic future.
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Bangladesh election live results 2026: By the numbers
Nearly 127 million eligible voters are electing the next prime minister and parliament for a five-year term.
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Bangladesh election results live: Polls close in race between BNP, Jamaat
The landmark election determines the country's leadership and return to democracy following a 2024 student-led uprising.
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LIVE: India vs Namibia – T20 World Cup
Follow our live build-up, with toss and teams coverage, ahead of our full text commentary stream of the Group A match.
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Ukraine skeleton athlete at Winter Olympics disqualified over helmet
IOC bans Vladyslav Heraskevych for repeatedly wearing helmet that depicts Ukrainian athletes killed in war with Russia.
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Voters flock to polling stations as Bangladesh holds landmark election
The people of Bangladesh are voting in the first truly competitive election in 17 years.
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Pam Bondi Epstein hearing: Key takeaways
Bondi clashed with Democrat representatives Jasmine Crockett and Ted Lieu during her Epstein files hearing.
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Canada police identify shooting suspect as 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar
Police say the suspect had apprehended for a mental health assessment on more than one occasion.
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Compromised peace? Oslo Accords figure deeply linked to Epstein network
Oslo architect Rod-Larsen linked to Epstein files and visa fraud, prompting fears of blackmail behind peace deal.
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Kosovo parliament backs Albin Kurti-led government ending deadlock
Securing international loans and reforming health and education systems among the top priorities of the new government.
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Virginia’s Law: How Democrat proposal could spark flood of sex abuse claims
US Democrats seek to scrap statute of limitations for sex abuse crimes in bill named after Epstein accuser.
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