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Is South Africa ‘confiscating land’, targeting some groups as Trump claims?
US president has threatened to cut funding to South Africa over alleged land grabs. But what's the truth of the matter?
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Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons, surveillance
Tech giant says in updated ethics policy that it will use AI in line with 'international law and human rights'.
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Amid DR Congo ceasefire, Goma residents race to bury 2,000 bodies
Aid groups help Goma residents bury 2,000 bodies after last week's battles, fearing disease spread.
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‘Insane’: Rights advocates denounce Trump’s call for US to ‘own’ Gaza
US president's proposal for Gaza during news conference with Israeli PM Netanyahu prompts bewilderment and rebuke.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,077
Here are the key developments on the 1,077th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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USAID places staff on leave, recalls personnel overseas
Announcement comes as US President Donald Trump confirms he is considering eliminating the aid agency.
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As Trump meets Netanyahu, protesters chant: ‘Palestine is not for sale’
Demonstrators gather outside White House to reject Israeli PM's visit and Trump's call for forced displacement in Gaza.
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Trump doubles down on US ‘ownership’ of Gaza
US President Donald Trump doubled down on remarks about the United States owning and redeveloping Gaza.
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Trump says US will ‘take over’ and ‘own’ Gaza in redevelopment plan
US president claims development plan could turn enclave into 'the Riviera of the Middle East'.
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Donald Trump announces US aims for Gaza during Netanyahu’s visit
The Israeli prime minister was the first foreign leader to visit Trump after his inauguration ceremony on January 20.
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‘Gaza is not a place for people to be living’ says Trump
US President Donald Trump said the only reason Palestinians want to live in Gaza is because they have no alternative.
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Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI may go to trial in part, judge says
The case is part of a grudge match between Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman which is playing out in court.
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Syria’s al-Sharaa, Turkiye’s Erdogan talk Kurdish fighters, defence pacts
Turkey meeting is second foreign trip by President Ahmed al-Sharaa as he seeks to bolster support for Syria.
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Is US President Donald Trump using tariffs as a negotiating tactic?
US trade taxes on Canada and Mexico have been paused for 30 days.
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How plausible is Trump’s plan to send 30,000 deportees to Guantanamo?
Donald Trump wants to send up to 30,000 undocumented immigrants to the US military base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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‘Unfair’ to tell Palestinians they’ll return to Gaza in 5 years, US Adviser
Advisers to Donald Trump said his “cleaning out” Gaza comment referred to a long-range plan to make it habitable
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South Africa leader calls Elon Musk over ‘distortions’ after Trump attack
President Ramaphosa called after US leader said he would suspend aid to South Africa over its land reform policy.
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IAEA chief warns of nuclear risk from Russia attacks on Ukraine power grids
Moscow has bombarded Ukraine's energy infrastructure during its three-year invasion but avoided attacking nuclear sites.
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Trump’s new missile shield for the US – challenges and dangers
President's new missile defence project raises questions about cost, feasibility and global security.
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Five people shot at education centre in central Sweden
Five people are in hospital after being shot at an education centre in central Sweden.
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