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North Korea’s Kim meets Russian minister amid deepening ties
North Korean leader's meeting comes amid concern in Western capitals over growing ties between Pyongyang and Moscow.
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G20 leaders call for ‘comprehensive’ ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon
Left-wing Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says poverty and hunger the 'product of political decisions'.
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Tens of thousands march in New Zealand Maori rights protest
One of New Zealand’s largest ever protests in support of Maori rights drew 42,000 people to parliament.
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Tel Aviv suburb hit by rocket fired from Lebanon
A rocket fired from Lebanon injured at least six people and sparked a fire in Tel Aviv on Monday night.
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‘Many’ children injured in car crash at school in China, reports say
Videos circulating on Chinese social media show screaming children and people lying injured on the ground.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 999
These were the key developments on the 999th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy activists in city’s largest security case
Legal scholar Benny Tai is sentenced to 10 years, while dozens of others receive years-long jail terms.
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Trump taps Fox Business host Sean Duffy for transportation secretary
US president-elect says former Wisconsin congressman will usher in a 'golden age of travel'.
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Biden issues more Israeli settler sanctions ahead of Trump term
Curbs come as US President-elect Donald Trump has named staunch Israeli settlement supporters to his incoming cabinet.
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Israeli strikes hit ‘component’ of Iran’s nuclear programme: Netanyahu
PM says last month's attacks hit Tehran's nuclear capabilities as EU and UK impose more sanctions.
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Al Jazeera 360 pushes back against Swedish claims film is ‘dangerous’
Al Jazeera 360 documentary Behind Closed Doors focuses on families whose children were removed by European authorities.
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At least five people killed in Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s capital
Latest attack in central Beirut strikes a building near parliament and several embassies, causing 'great damage'.
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US ATACMS missiles challenge Russian red line
The United States has given Ukraine permission to use US-made ATACMS missiles to hit targets inside Russia.
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Ongoing search for survivors after building collapses in Tanzania
Rescue workers continue to search for survivors two days after a 4-storey building collapsed in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.
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US no-frills pioneer Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy protection
The Florida-based airline is the first major US airline to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection since 2011.
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UNRWA Chief asks: What’s the plan for Palestinian refugees?
Philippe Lazzarini, says there is ‘no plan B’ if Israel bans the agency from supporting Palestinian refugees
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Ecuador declares 60-day state of emergency to help battle wildfires
State of emergency to allow government to send more money, people to help bring blazes under control, minister says.
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Russia vetoes Sudan ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council
UK slams Russia for vetoing resolution urging immediate end to hostilities, talks to reach 'national ceasefire'.
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Brazilian President Lula unveils anti-poverty, hunger alliance at G20
Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine overshadow the gathering of the world's largest economies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Is Gaza stuck between outgoing and incoming US administrations?
The Biden administration was complicit in Israeli war crimes, but will things be even worse under Trump's White House?
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