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Stubb narrowly wins first round of Finland’s presidential election
Alexander Stubb, a former prime minister, and Pekka Haavisto, a former foreign minister, will meet again on February 11.
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Finns head to the polls to pick new president
The Nordic country's new president will lead Finland as a NATO member amid tensions with Russia.
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Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso announce withdrawal from ECOWAS
The three nations, led by military governments, accused the regional bloc of becoming a threat to member states.
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Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso announce withdrawal from ECOWAS
The three nations, led by military governments, accused the regional bloc of becoming a threat to member states.
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Week in pictures: From wildfires in Columbia to the Venice Carnival
A photo roundup of some of last week’s events.
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Week in pictures: From wildfires in Colombia to the Venice Carnival
A photo roundup of some of last week’s events.
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Ukraine says it uncovers $40m arms corruption scheme
The Security Service of Ukraine says five charged over plot to embezzle funds earmarked to buy 100,000 mortar shells.
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England stun India in thrilling 28-run victory in first Test in Hyderabad
England beat India by 28 runs in the first cricket Test in Hyderabad as Tom Hartley takes seven wickets on debut.
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‘Thrown like animals’: Georgians identify victims in Stalin’s mass graves
Under Stalin, thousands were executed. Now, victims’ families and experts are trying to heal a national trauma.
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Climate activists throw soup at the Mona Lisa in Paris amid farm protests
In a video posted on social media, two women are seen throwing soup at the glass protecting Leonardo da Vinci's piece.
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UNRWA funding cuts condemned as ‘collective punishment’
UN is urging countries to fund UNRWA after donors cut donations following accusations that staff were involved in Oct 7.
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Thousands rally across Israel calling for Netanyahu’s resignation
Scuffles broke out between Israeli protesters and the police in Tel Aviv as Israel's war on Gaza continues.
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Twenty-four hours on a Mediterranean rescue ship – from Mayday to rescue
The volunteers of Humanity 1 race against time on every mission they take to save the lives of those stranded at sea.
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The ICJ ruling was a legal victory at the cost of Palestinian lives
The January 26 court decision may be a historic one, but it doesn't shield the people of Gaza from genocide.
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Which countries have cut funding to UNRWA, and why?
The UN urges continued funding to UNRWA's 'lifesaving' aid to Gaza, after some Western countries cut aid to the agency.
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Denmark: The future of tech and mental health
Mindset visits Denmark, where innovative technologies such as AI and VR are being used for mental health.
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I dig up skeletons of Stalin’s victims to give families closure | Close Up
A forensic anthropologist identifies victims of Stalin’s Reign of Terror and reunites their remains with their families.
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Rio Mayor on hosting World Cup, Olympics together: ‘DON’T!’
Eduardo Paes discusses his smart city vision for Rio and tech-driven progress amidst social, environmental debates.
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Iran launches three satellites amid rising tensions with Western powers
Satellites will be used to test communication and geopositioning tech, and efficacy of delivering cargoes, Iran said.
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UNRWA fund cuts by the West ‘collective punishment’ against Palestinians
The UN chief joins head of UNRWA calling on Western donor countries for 'continuity' in Gaza agency operations.
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