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How Trump-era funding cuts endanger efforts to empower Haiti’s farmers
In Haiti, the UN has sought to source more produce from local farmers. Could foreign aid cuts unravel those efforts?
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Why France is ready to pull the plug on Shein
Paris’s antipathy for fast-fashion brand Shein hit new highs after illicit products were found on its marketplace.
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Iraqi PM al-Sudani’s coalition comes first in parliamentary election
With no clear majority, formation of next government will require intensive deal-making among strongest blocs.
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White House explores $2,000 tariff dividend; budget experts are sceptical
On Wednesday, the White House said US President Trump is committed to the plan of sharing tariff revenue with Americans.
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UN warns Sudan is the ‘largest displacement crisis in the world’
The head of the UN migration agency says more than 10 million people have been forced to flee their homes in Sudan.
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White House: Epstein emails ‘prove nothing’
The White House says emails from sex offender Jeffrey Epstein about President Trump “prove absolutely nothing."
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Why did Iran’s president warn Tehran may need to be evacuated?
Iran’s president warned Tehran's residents they may soon need to pick up and leave because of a worsening drought.
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Roman-era statues stolen from Damascus museum
Thieves have stolen six Roman-era statues from Syria’s National Museum in Damascus.
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UN urges humanitarian corridor to help civilians stuck in Sudan’s el-Fasher
IOM chief calls for ceasefire to allow aid groups to reach Sudanese civilians trapped in war-torn Darfur region.
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India says deadly car blast was ‘terror’ attack by ‘antinational forces’
Police carry out hundreds of raids in Indian-administered Kashmir after deadly attack near the Red Fort in Delhi.
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Is Europe sliding closer to conflict with Russia?
Drone sightings, threats and an arms race raise spectre of war.
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Toyota opens US battery plant, confirms $10bn investment plan
The carmaker first announced the plan for battery production in 2021.
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IAEA demands ‘long overdue’ inspections of Iran nuclear sites’
Iran's near-bomb-grade uranium stockpile 'a matter of serious concern' after 12-day war with Israel, watchdog says.
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Trump sends letter to Israel’s president requesting pardon for Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump sent a letter to Israel's president requesting he pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Will South Africa’s Biko inquest finally yield justice for struggle icon?
No perpetrators have been brought to justice after 1977 death-in-detention of famed anti-apartheid leader, Steve Biko.
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Trump ‘spent hours’ with victim at Epstein’s house, emails allege
US president calls emails a 'hoax' meant to distract from government shutdown crisis, without addressing their content.
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Learning afloat: How Bangladesh’s children go to school by boat
In flood-prone Bangladesh, floating schools are bringing education to children cut off by rising waters.
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What’s Being Said About the US Govt Shutdown
Misinformation is spreading fast amid the US government shutdown. We break down the facts as the House prepares to vote.
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World’s ‘fossil fuel obsession’ threatens billions of lives: Amnesty
Amnesty International warns fossil fuel infrastructure is a 'major source of human rights violations' around the world.
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LIVE: Trump signs bill to end longest US government shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson told Republicans to 'get it done' as Democrats denounced the bill's lack of healthcare funding.
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