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‘We lost everything twice’: Afghan returnees struggle after earthquake
Afghans deported from Pakistan and Iran face homelessness after recent earthquake destroyed their homes and livelihoods.
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Portugal to recognise a Palestinian state
Nine other countries, including France and the UK, also plan to recognise Palestinian statehood next week.
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Ted Cruz breaks with Republicans, slams ‘mafioso’ threats to broadcasters
The US senator has labelled Carr's comments 'dangerous as hell' and something 'right out of Goodfellas'.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,304
Here are the key events on day 1,304 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Trump says US hit another ‘drug vessel’, Venezuela slams ‘undeclared war’
US president says American forces struck the vessel in the Southern Command's 'area of responsibility', killing three.
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Israel strikes Gaza City with ‘unprecedented force’, tens of thousands flee
Israeli forces kill at least 43 people across Gaza since dawn as death toll from man-made famine rises to 441.
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Trump imposes $100,000 fee per year for H-1B visas
Fee paid by companies set to transform high-skill work visa system, upon which technology sector relies heavily.
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US gov’t asks Supreme Court to end protections for Venezuelan migrants
A federal judge ruled that terminating Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans violates laws on government conduct.
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Trump-Xi call thaws US-China relations, but no clear TikTok deal yet
While the leaders had 'broken ice' with the call, US President Donald Trump was in no place to impose more tariffs.
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US vaccine advisory panel does not recommend COVID jabs for all
Break from past recommendations comes amid warning of scientific backslide under leadership of HHS secretary RFK Jr.
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Drone strike on mosque kills dozens in Sudan’s el-Fasher
At least 70 people were killed when the paramilitary RSF struck a mosque in Sudan’s el-Fasher in Darfur.
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France suspends counterterrorism cooperation with Mali
French foreign ministry said it also ordered two members of Mali's embassy in Paris to leave.
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PA arrests Palestinian suspect decades after deadly Paris restaurant attack
French official says arrest of suspect Hicham Harb was made possible by upcoming recognition of Palestinian state.
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India avoid Oman upset at Asia Cup with 21-run T20 win
India given scare by Oman but winning run continues after 21-run victory at 2025 Asia Cup.
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Russia becoming ‘more dangerous’, EU foreign affairs head warns
Russia is becoming “increasingly more dangerous” the EU's Kaja Kallas warned as Russian jets violated Estonian airspace.
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Man Utd vs Chelsea: English Premier League – teams, start, lineup
Manchester United entertain Chelsea with the club smarting from two defeats in their opening four EPL games.
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Why does the US keep blocking UN Security Council resolutions on Gaza?
Washington uses veto power for sixth time to protect Israel.
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Liverpool vs Everton: English Premier League – teams, start, lineups
Premier League champions and current table toppers Liverpool take on fierce rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby.
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Fire and smoke from Israeli attacks dominate Gaza City skyline
Israeli bombardment and remotely controlled robots with explosives are destroying Gaza City block by block.
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Federal judge dismisses Trump’s $15bn defamation lawsuit against NYT
Complaint not a 'megaphone for PR’, says Judge Merryday, who deemed long-winded content 'tedious and burdensome'.
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