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Explosion at Taiwan department store kills four
Blast hits 12th floor of department store in Taichung injuring at least 24 as search and rescue efforts continue.
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Israel killed majority of record number of journalists slain in 2024: CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists said 2024 was the most dangerous year yet for journalists, with 124 people killed.
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Australian police probe video of nurses bragging about killing Israelis
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says footage of hospital staff saying they would deny care is 'sickening and shameful'.
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Yemen’s Houthis emerge from Gaza war emboldened, and with more enemies
Once a largely local threat, Houthis now challenge Israeli and Western interests, leading to increased focus.
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As Trump vows ‘no exceptions’ on tariffs, US allies hope to change his mind
Japan, South Korea and Australia are lobbying the mercurial US president for exemptions on tariffs.
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US frees jailed Russian cybercriminal as Trump builds bridges with Moscow
Alexander Vinnik's release came as an unnamed US citizen was also freed by Russian ally Belarus in a separate deal.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,085
Here are the key developments on the 1,085th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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As Modi meets Trump, can he get India tariff waivers, Iran respite?
Tariffs, deportations and a brewing storm over Iran could unsettle ties held together by shared concerns over China.
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Trump says Putin wants peace in Ukraine, will begin talks on ending war
Trump speaks with Putin by phone after US defence secretary said Ukraine's NATO membership ambitions were unrealistic.
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Trump’s assault on USAID leaves China soft power opening in Southeast Asia
Washington's retreat from the region leaves space that Beijing may be keen to fill, analysts say.
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Everton slow Liverpool’s Premier League charge with injury-time leveller
Everton score stoppage-time equaliser against Liverpool in last Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.
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‘Trump effect’: How US tariffs, ’51st state’ threats are shaking up Canada
Canadian politicians are trying to tap into growing nationalist sentiment amid US President Donald Trump's threats.
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Hamas delegation in Egypt as mediators push to maintain Gaza ceasefire
Fragile ceasefire appears strained, with Hamas saying it will not bow down to threats from Israel and the US.
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French troops to exit Senegal by end of 2025
Senegal distances itself from colonial past, following trend sweeping across West and Central Africa since 2022.
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Kamal Adwan’s detained director alleges torture by Israeli authorities
Lawyers for Kamal Adwan Hospital’s Dr. Hussam Abu Safia had their first contact with the director.
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Trump seeks ‘successful conclusion’ to Russia-Ukraine war
The White House spokeswoman says President Trump is looking to bring Russia’s war in Ukraine to a successful conclusion.
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Syria’s leader, Russia’s Putin make first contact since al-Assad’s fall
Statements of support have been exchanged in al-Sharaa's first phone call with Russian president since taking power.
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Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as US director of national intelligence
The former congresswoman was seen as one of Trump's most controversial picks by Republicans and Democrats alike.
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Workers saved from burning factory in Brazil
Watch the moment workers in Rio de Janeiro were rescued from the window ledge of a factory after it caught fire.
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Gaza hospital chief Abu Safia detained, tortured in Israeli jail: Lawyer
The 51-year-old Hussam Abu Safia was detained by the Israeli army from Gaza in December.
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