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‘Easter truce’ in Russia’s Ukraine war marked by accusations of violations
The 30-hour cessation of hostilities would have been the most significant pause in the fighting throughout the war.
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Lebanese president says disarming Hezbollah ‘delicate’ as Israel kills two
Joseph Aoun makes the comment as the Lebanese army says it foils a rocket attack on Israel.
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DR Congo suspends ex-President Kabila’s party over alleged M23 links
Authorities accuse the 53-year-old politician of high treason over alleged ties to the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group.
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Largest Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap takes place amidst declared ‘truce’
Russia and Ukraine have carried out the largest prisoner exchange since the start of the war.
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Deaths soar as Israel bombs Palestinian refugees’ tents in Gaza ‘safe zone’
The Israeli military has been relentlessly bombing a displacement camp in Gaza’s so-called ‘safe zone’ of al-Mawasi.
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Anti-Trump demonstrations sweep across the US
Protesters have rallied across the US against the administration of President Donald Trump.
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Theresa May on modern slavery and the crisis of global leadership
The former UK prime minister on why modern slavery persists and what today’s leaders are getting wrong.
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Israeli police clash with Christian worshippers on Easter
Israeli police threatened Christians trying to celebrate Easter as they corralled worshippers in occupied East Jerusalem
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‘Little guest’: How a rescued baby brought two Gaza families together
Tareq found his wife dead after Israel bombed their shelter in December 2023. But their baby had disappeared.
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Trump & US judiciary now face a “very serious situation”
Leon Fresco on the growing rift between Trump and the courts – and what’s really at stake for the US judicial system.
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All US immigrants are entitled to “due process”
Allen Orr on Trump’s attacks on judges – politics as usual, or signs of a deeper constitutional crisis?
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No “military victory from either side” in Sudan war
Mohy Omer on Sudan’s war two years in – no clear victory in sight, but is there still a chance for negotiations?
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The Hawaii of Israel: How Trump legitimised a longstanding Israeli vision
Israel has long envisoned the transfer of Gaza's Palestinians. Now this dangerous idea has gained legitimacy.
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In brief Easter appearance at Vatican, Pope Francis urges Gaza ceasefire
Pontiff had been increasingly vocal about Israel’s military campaign in Gaza before being hospitalised with pneumonia.
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Everything you need to know about Iran-US nuclear negotiations
After 'constructive' high-level talks come 'technical discussions' to move the negotiations along.
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US is “seeking maximum concessions from Iran”
“Trump's business-like approach to diplomacy is counterproductive”.
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Thousands gather for centuries-old Holy Fire ceremony in Jerusalem
Orthodox Christians celebrate Holy Fire tradition in Jerusalem, passing miraculous flame in the ancient basilica.
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US attacks on Yemen tell Iran that US is “eyeing confrontation”
The US is negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program while bombing its allies, says Professor Hassan Ahmadian.
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US air strikes pound Yemen
Video shows US air strikes pounding Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, just days after the US bombed Hodeidah’s airport
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Week in Pictures: From Serbia student protests to anti-US rallies in Yemen
A roundup of some of last week’s events.
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