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Russia’s funding for Ukraine war set to ‘contract’ as new sanctions loom
Years after Putin ordered full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia's financial system is showing signs of vulnerability.
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‘Gas them’: How a leaked pro-Nazi young Republicans chat sparked GOP storm
The chat history, seen by Politico, included messages containing slurs, racism and rape jokes.
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Will Gaza ceasefire change South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel?
South African leaders say the case to hold Israeli leaders accountable will continue, despite the ceasefire in Gaza.
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Iran condemns ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon as ‘ceasefire violation’
As Israel reneges on deal made with Hezbollah, it flouts terms of truce in Gaza by delaying aid to hungry Palestinians.
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Women in remote Guatemala find strength in shared voices
Over 500 women in Baja Verapaz and Chimaltenango unite in clubs to foster self-worth, community support and confidence.
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Kenya holds state funeral for revered Odinga, some injured in crowd crush
Odinga's body will next travel to his family's home region of western Kenya, where more huge crowds are expected.
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Palestinian bodies returned by Israel show sign of execution, torture
Many bodies of Palestinians returned by Israel to Gaza showed signs of torture and execution.
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Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan spike as truce expires
Suicide car bomber strikes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa amid unconfirmed reports that Qatar has offered to host peace talks.
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Who is John Bolton and what has he been indicted for?
The former NSA is accused of sharing sensitive government information and retaining similar secrets without permissions.
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Coffin of former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga arrives at state funeral
Thousands of mourners gathered at a stadium in Kenya for a state funeral for Raila Odinga.
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Military leader sworn in as Madagascar’s new president
Madagascar has sworn in army leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina as president, just days after a military takeover.
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People in Gaza face severe shortages despite ceasefire agreement
UN stresses urgent action is needed to address famine conditions, requiring thousands of aid trucks into enclave weekly.
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Israel does not want Marwan Barghouti as “partner for peace”
Arab Barghouti on his father’s continued imprisonment despite the recent exchange of captives between Hamas and Israel.
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Military leader Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar’s new president
Mass demonstrations in recent weeks over power and water shortages have killed more than 20 people.
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Military leader Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar’s new president
Mass demonstrations in recent weeks over power and water shortages have killed more than 20 people.
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Mongolian PM loses confidence vote, resigns after four months in office
Politicians overwhelmingly vote to oust the Mongolian premier, four months after doing the same to his predecessor.
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Mongolian PM loses confidence vote, resigns after four months in office
Politicians overwhelmingly vote to oust the Mongolian premier, four months after doing the same to his predecessor.
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Peru’s new president refuses to resign after Gen Z protests leave one dead
State of emergency to be declared in capital as protests that led to last week’s ouster of former president intensify.
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Peru’s new president refuses to resign after Gen Z protests leave one dead
State of emergency to be declared in capital as protests that led to last week’s ouster of former president intensify.
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Japan PM hopeful Takaichi avoids WWII shrine visit amid political tussle
Past visits by top leaders to Yasukuni, which honours convicted war criminals, have angered Japan's neighbours.
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