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Video: Senior Hamas official killed in Israeli strike in Lebanon’s Sidon
An Israeli strike targeted and killed a person in a vehicle in Lebanon's Sidon.
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Which countries are the top military spenders and where does Europe rank?
The US, the world's largest military spender, allocates $880bn to defence – more than the next eight countries combined.
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US, Russia confirm high-level Ukraine talks without Kyiv
Ukraine’s president says he “knew nothing about” high-level talks between the US and Russia to end Moscow’s war.
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Pope’s hospitalisation extended to treat ‘complex’ condition, Vatican says
It remains unclear how long Pope Francis will remain in hospital as he seeks treatment for respiratory tract infection.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan’s ‘punishment’ ends as cricket is back
Inzamam-ul-Haq, Misbah-ul-Haq and Aamer Sohail say Pakistan is abuzz with the return of an international cricket event.
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Unchilding Palestine’s children
Israeli and Western portrayal of Palestinian children as adults aims to cover up their murder, maiming and imprisonment.
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Israel says troops will stay in five locations across southern Lebanon
Israeli army's announcement comes after Lebanese leader raises concern Tuesday's withdrawal deadline will not be met.
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Prominent gay imam shot dead in South Africa
The killing of Muhsin Hendricks, a prominent openly-gay imam, in South Africa has shocked the LGBTQ community.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Afghanistan lose warm-up match to New Zealand
New Zealand defeat Afghanistan by two wickets in Karachi ahead of their Champions Trophy opener against hosts Pakistan.
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To avoid another conflict in the Horn of Africa, now is the time to act
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki is working to reignite conflict in northern Ethiopia. He must be stopped.
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Uganda drops military trial as opposition leader’s health falters
Kizza Besigye has grown 'critically ill' during hunger strike against imprisonment, his lawyer says.
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Syrian man who stopped Austria knife attack describes ordeal
A Syrian delivery driver who helped halt a deadly stabbing rampage in Austria by driving his car into the attacker
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It is not Trump that betrayed Ukraine
Those who set it on a path to full-scale war with Russia did.
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Israel plans 1,000-unit expansion for occupied West Bank settlement: NGO
Settlements in the territory, pushed by Israeli hardliners, are viewed as a major obstacle to peace.
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Russia, US officials to meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine talks
European leaders meet in Paris amid concerns over US President Donald Trump's push for bilateral talks with Russia.
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Palestinian boy injured as Israel continues raids across West Bank
A 13-year-old boy was injured by bullet shrapnel outside a school as Israeli forces raided Nablus.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India-Pakistan and two other matches to watch
In addition to the India-Pakistan clash on February 23, Australia meet England, and Afghanistan play their debut match.
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Afghanistan’s Taliban makes debut diplomatic trip to Japan
Delegation says Taliban seeks 'dignified' global interaction as it builds 'strong' and 'developed' Afghanistan.
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China’s Xi hosts summit with business leaders, including Alibaba’s Jack Ma
Chinese leader meets corporate leaders amid economic challenges including slowing down and high youth unemployment.
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Drone footage shows destruction of north Gaza after 500 days of war
New drone footage from northern Gaza shows entire neighbourhoods reduced to rubble after 500 days of Israel’s war.
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