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Ireland picks new president, polls indicate win for pro-Palestine candidate
Catherine Connolly, whose campaign was rocked by a last-minute deepfake video, is predicted to win.
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Terror-free Turkiye: A homegrown peace reshaping the region
The PKK’s dissolution marks a uniquely Turkish path to peace, strengthening energy security and regional cooperation.
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US allies seek to keep Trump “invested” in Asia trip talks
Analyst Patricia M Kim says some Asian countries hope to show Trump they are valuable partners to the US.
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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London over military aid
'Coalition of the Willing' to meet to step up pressure on Russia's Putin after a new round of sanctions.
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The US warships off Venezuela aren’t there to fight drugs
Washington’s Caribbean build-up isn’t about traffickers. It’s about projecting power and pushing regime change.
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FBI’s NBA probe puts booming business of sports betting in the spotlight
Prior to events relating to the NBA, India banned online gambling in August hitting its national cricket team's sponsor.
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Rashford wants permanent Barcelona move from Manchester United
England international Marcus Rashford joined Barcelona on loan from childhood club Manchester United in July.
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Dutch voters hit polls as immigration fears propel far right towards power
Right-wing narratives about immigration have made inroads in the Netherlands.
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Anthony Aguilar: Witness to the Gaza genocide
Anthony Aguilar talks about the violence he witnessed as a security contractor with the notorious GHF in Gaza.
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Trump wants to ‘freeze’ Russia-Ukraine war: Who gets what if that happens?
Currently, Russia controls all of the Luhansk region and part of Donetsk alongside most of Kherson and Zaporizhia.
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Court throws out corruption case seeking to oust Turkish opposition leader
Case seen as test of judicial independence amid crackdown on opposition members including 2028 presidential candidate.
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Canadian ad featuring Reagan on tariffs derails US trade talks
The Trump administration says it has ‘terminated’ all trade talks with Canada over an Ontario government commercial.
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NBA gambling arrests stun league, expose mafia links: What to know
A total of 34 people were arrested, including Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and former player Damon Jones.
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Renewed Lionel Messi to lead Inter Miami into playoffs against Nashville SC
Argentina's Lionel Messi signed a new contract with Inter Miami earlier on Thursday keeping him in the MLS until 2028.
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Curry’s heroics overshadow Gordon’s 50-point night in Warriors’ OT win
Denver Nuggets' Aaron Gordon nets 50 points but it is not enough as Stephen Curry leads Golden State to NBA win.
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RSF drones target Sudan’s Khartoum in fourth day of sustained attacks
Explosions were heard in the vicinity of Khartoum International Airport amid uncertainty over its reopening.
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Palestinian teen killed in Israeli raid on West Bank as settlers rampage
Israeli forces kill youth in Nablus in the occupied territory, as settlers destroy property near Ramallah.
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Trump says US will expand strikes on ‘narco-terrorists’ to land
President Donald Trump said attacks on alleged ‘narco-terrorists’ do not need a declaration of war or Congress approval.
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Trump administration to open up Alaska wildlife refuge to drilling
It said the 'sweeping package' would 'boost energy development, modernise land and resource management' in Alaska.
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Tropical Storm Melissa threatens Caribbean, kills one in Haiti
The storm is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane by the end of the weekend.
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