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African workers are taking on Meta and the world should pay attention
A landmark case could see Meta forced to take responsibility for workers’ rights abuses not just in Kenya but globally.
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Traditional US-EU alliance “certainly unravelling”
Niall Stanage of The Hill breaks down the US-Europe alliance breakdown and what’s driving the rift.
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Inside Syria’s prisons for women
Freed after 11 years in Assad’s prisons, Maysaa Al Hassan shares her story and fight for justice on Now You Know.
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How dangerous are the tensions between the US and Iran?
US President Donald Trump threatens to bomb Iran, while Tehran says it would respond.
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Israel’s Netanyahu reverses spy chief nomination amid US criticism
US Senator Lindsey Graham described nomination of Eli Sharvit as Shin Bet chief as ‘beyond problematic’.
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EU has ‘strong plan’ to respond to Trump’s tariffs, bloc’s chief says
Ursula von der Leyen says 'all instruments are on the table' as bloc weighs response to US tariffs.
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Myanmar holds minute of silence as death toll from earthquake tops 2,700
Elderly woman pulled from rubble 91 hours after Friday's quake as Myanmar remembers those who died.
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Video: China sends warships to surround Taiwan in invasion drill
Chinese warships and air forces have been conducting an invasion drill around Taiwan, which responded with its warships.
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Fresh US strikes extend air campaign targeting Yemen’s Houthis
Houthis claim to down US drone. President Donald Trump declares Yemeni rebel group 'decimated' by air strike campaign.
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Gas pipeline leak sparks Malaysian inferno
Pipeline belonging to state-run Petronas sends fire spreading to villages during Eid public holiday.
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To what extent is Israel reshaping the occupied West Bank?
Israel is rapidly expanding illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.
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Huge gas pipeline fire forces evacuations in Malaysia
A huge fire at a gas pipeline in Malaysia has injured more than 30 people and forced residents to evacuate their homes.
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South Korea’s Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon’s impeachment on Friday
At least six of the court's eight justices need to uphold Yoon’s impeachment to remove him from office.
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Nepal’s girls face new child marriage fears amid debate to change law
Nepal has five million child brides. A proposal to lower the marriage age could imperil millions more, mothers warn.
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Israel strikes Lebanon’s Beirut testing fragile truce with Hezbollah
Lebanese officials say the attack on Dahiyeh killed at least four people and wounded seven others.
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Can Donald Trump seek a third term – and what are his options?
US president hints at serving third term despite constitutional limits, while allies say he's exploring potential paths.
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A ‘coup d’etat’: Israel’s Netanyahu pushes ahead with his judicial changes
After claiming in 2023 that the changes were 'paused', prime minister resurrects his plans to declaw the judiciary.
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Ashwani Kumar makes record-breaking IPL debut for Mumbai Indians
Kumar put on an outstanding bowling display, becoming the first Indian player to take four wickets on IPL debut.
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Why is China angry about a plan to sell two ports on the Panama Canal?
Beijing's displeasure over conglomerate's plans highlights tightening business environment in Hong Kong.
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China stages military drills off Taiwan in warning to ‘separatists’
Self-ruled island 'strongly' condemns Chinese actions, says it deployed military vessels and aircraft to monitor drills.
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