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How does the G20 enforce its policies?
G20 leaders pledge support for multilateralism, the Global South and an open economy.
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Russia warns Ukraine’s ATACMS attacks mark ‘new phase’ of war
Warning comes as Putin lowers threshold for using Russia nuclear arsenal in move decried as 'irresponsible' by the West.
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Indonesia shock Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifier
Indonesia record an upset against Saudi Arabia with their first win in the group stage of the AFC World Cup qualifiers.
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Zelenskyy marks 1,000 days of war, urges EU to push Russia harder
Marking 1,000 days of war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells the EU it’s time to ramp up pressure.
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Hong Kong jails pro-democracy activists over controversial election
Hong Kong’s High Court has sentenced 45 pro-democracy activists to up to 10 years in prison.
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Hong Kong democracy activists jailed: Who are they, what’s the case about?
The Hong Kong 47 were first arrested in 2021 for organising unofficial elections that authorities likened to a 'coup'.
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EU court starts hearing case over Hungary’s alleged anti-LGBTQ law
The EU alleges the Hungarian law undermines core human rights values while Budapest says it wants to protect children.
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Brazil arrests five suspects in alleged Lula assassination plot
Four G20 security guards reported among those arrested after murder bid mentioned for first time as part of coup probe.
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Recess appointments: Can Trump bypass Senate to appoint Gaetz, other aides?
Donald Trump's support for 'recess appointments' fuels concerns over weakened US congressional oversight of White House.
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Understanding Ireland’s solidarity with Palestine
We examine why the Irish are so sympathetic to the Palestinian cause.
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Mass rape victim Gisele Pelicot condemns ‘cowardice’ of accused abusers
Dozens of men on trial claim they did not realise they were committing rape, accuse the husband of manipulation.
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More than 200 children killed in Lebanon amid Israeli bombardment: UN
Three children killed daily in Lebanon over last two months, UNICEF reports, as it urges action to stop the violence.
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Germany says ‘sabotage’ presumed in damaged Baltic Sea telecom cables
European nations say Russia deploying 'hybrid activities' against NATO and EU but haven't blamed Moscow for incidents.
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This woman has been charged with hate crimes against a Palestinian couple
A woman that attacked a Palestinian couple in the US has now been charged with two hate crime counts.
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BJP ordered to take down campaign video stigmatising Muslims
India’s ruling BJP party has been told to take down an election campaign video depicting Muslims taking over a house.
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US envoy: ‘Real opportunity’ for Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire
US envoy Amos Hochstein said he sees a “real opportunity” for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Mixed feelings in Lebanon as anticipation of a ceasefire builds
Anticipation of further Israeli strikes and hopes for a ceasefire compete for hearts and minds in Lebanon.
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Pro-Palestine protests at G20 summit in Brazil
Protesters near the G20 summit in Brazil are calling upon world leaders to get a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.
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Poverty hit Palestinians repair banknotes in Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza are being forced to pay to have tattered banknotes repaired.
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President challenges election results as Georgia cracks down on protesters
President Zurabishvili demands re-election of pro-Russian government be annulled due to 'widespread violations'.
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