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UN chief visits Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh as hunger fears rise
Antonio Guterres' visit comes after WFP says it may have to halve food vouchers for Rohingya starting next month.
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Trudeau ending tenure as Canada’s PM ‘at his best’ amid Trump threats
As Justin Trudeau formally steps down, experts say he will be remembered as 'reassuring' figure in face of Donald Trump.
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Did Putin’s fatigues signal Russia’s resistance to a ceasefire in Ukraine?
The Russian president, who carefully cultivates his image in the media, dressed in camouflage when visiting Kursk.
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Tight security as ruling expected in South Korean president’s impeachment
Security is tight around South Korea’s top court where protesters are waiting to hear the final ruling on President Yoon
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Rashford named in Tuchel’s first England squad
England manager Thomas Tuchel recalls forward Marcus Rashford to international fold - a year after his last appearance.
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Alcaraz’s Indian Wells three-peat bid on track with Draper next up
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz overcomes Francisco Cerundolo to set up semifinal meeting with Jack Draper at Indian Wells.
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Russia, China call on US to drop Iran sanctions, restart nuclear talks
Deputy foreign ministers of Russia, China and Iran call for multilateral talks on ending 'unlawful' US sanctions.
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South Sudan’s rising violence in “polarised regional environment”
Alan Boswell of the International Crisis Group unpacks South Sudan’s escalating violence, who’s behind it, and what’s ne
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South Asia erupts in colour for vibrant Holi celebrations
Millions mark Holi by hurling coloured powders, dancing in streets and feasting on festive delicacies across South Asia.
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Trump is criminalising “all those who stand up for Palestinian rights”
Stefani Fox says the Trump administration is using their movement as an excuse to dismantle civil rights.
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US, Israel want to displace Palestinians from Gaza to East Africa: Report
Officials from US and Israel say governments of Sudan, Somalia and Somaliland have been asked to take in people of Gaza.
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Philippines ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte appears before ICC by videolink
Sounding frail and wearing a blue suit and tie, the 79-year-old speaks to confirm his name and date of birth.
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Chicago Cubs player swaps baseball bat for samurai sword
Watch as Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki slices baseballs in half as he practices his swing with a samurai sword.
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Meta to test ‘Community Notes’ using algorithm from Elon Musk’s X
Tech giant says it expects new feature to be 'less biased' than previous third-party fact-checking program.
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Passengers evacuate after American Airlines plane catches fire in Denver
Twelve passengers treated for minor injuries after airliner's engine catches fire on landing.
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Iran, Russia, China discuss Tehran’s nuclear programme at Beijing meeting
Meeting between top diplomats signals Tehran may be ready for renewed negotiations on its nuclear programme.
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Is Trump trying to pull Putin away from China – and can it work?
Observers say Trump wants to pull off a 'reverse Nixon' by deepening ties with Russia, but is that even possible?
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Arab leaders discussion with US envoy on Gaza,“late [but] important”
Talks in Doha between Arab leaders and US envoy
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Columbia University punishes pro-Palestine students who occupied building
An unknown number of student protesters were suspended from campus, expelled or had their degrees revoked.
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Pentagon considering military options for Panama Canal access: Report
Officials say US military's Southern Command exploring multiple options, from working with Panama to military action.
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