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Trump commutes sentence of former Republican lawmaker George Santos
George Santos, serving a prison term on charges of fraud and identity theft, had been held in solitary confinement.
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US sanctions ex-police officer, gang leader in Haiti over criminal ties
The UN Security Council also sanctioned the two men and extended an arms embargo on Haiti in place since 2022.
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Hamas hands over remains of one more Israeli captive, vows to return rest
Palestinian group requests help, heavy machinery to search for bodies still trapped under rubble after Israeli strikes.
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Trump says Ukraine war could end ‘quickly’ as he meets Zelenskyy
The Ukrainian president also expressed optimism about reaching a ceasefire and urged pressure against Russia's Putin.
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Liverpool vs Man Utd: Premier League – teams, start, lineups
Liverpool face fierce rivals Manchester United in our featured live Premier League commentary stream on Sunday.
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Tesla’s proposed $1 trillion pay package for Musk faces investor push back
The electric carmaker had unveiled chief Elon Musk's proposed $1 trillion compensation plan in September.
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A right-wing run-off: What to know about Bolivia’s presidential election
After an historic defeat for the long-dominant political left, two candidates have promised a new pro-market direction.
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Trump confirms ‘submarine’ attack in Caribbean, amid reports of survivors
The US president also indicated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro offered concessions in a bid to lower tensions.
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Britain’s Prince Andrew gives up royal title amid Epstein allegations
Prince Andrew’s reputation has suffered in recent years, mainly due to his ties to US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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Zelenskyy congratulates Trump on Gaza, asks for help ending Russia’s war
During a White House visit, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he’s confident they can end Russia’s war.
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Is there enough international political will to probe war crimes in Gaza?
The UN says peace without justice is not sustainable.
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Gaza’s Sayed al-Hashim mosque reopens after two years
For the first time in two years, people in Gaza gathered at the centuries-old Sayed al-Hashim mosque in Gaza City.
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Are 16-year-olds too young to vote?
We look at 16-year-olds who are set to be given the right to vote in the UK.
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Georgian police raid homes of former officials including ex-prime minister
Authorities in Georgia have been clamping down on figures accused of trying to overthrow the government.
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‘We fear for my father’s life’: Marwan Barghouti’s son to Al Jazeera
The son of imprisoned Palestinian political leader Marwan Barghouti says his family fears for their father’s life.
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Gaza aid deliveries still face Israeli roadblocks a week into ceasefire
As calls for border crossings to reopen grow, Israeli attacks on Palestinians kill and wound several despite truce.
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Madagascar’s Randrianirina promises ‘profound change’
Madagascar coup leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina promised that the country is heading towards a transformation.
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Will Madagascar’s coup overshadow its Gen Z revolution?
Madagascar’s Gen Z declared victory after the president fled, but will they have a say in the country’s future?
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Portugal’s parliament approves far-right party’s bill to ban face veils
If bill is signed into law, Portugal would join several European countries which already have full or partial bans.
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The six problems a Gaza ceasefire has brought Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu has been accused of exploiting the Gaza war for his own gains, and an end to it could cause him problems.
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