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Iran’s Zarif resigns amid political wrangling over economic woes
The ex-foreign minister was the face of reformist-backed talks with global powers that led to Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal.
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Video: What happened at UK summit on Ukraine?
European leaders attended a summit to discuss the war in Ukraine.
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In wartime, focus on ‘traditional values’ imperils Russia’s LGBTQ community
Moscow is increasingly cracking down on the minority community, forcing some to flee.
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UN rights chief worried by ‘fundamental shift’ in US direction under Trump
Volker Turk tells UN Human Rights Council policies meant to protect the marginalised are being called 'discriminatory'.
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Blatter and Platini back in Swiss court in long-running legal saga
Former football leaders Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini return to court for new fraud trial over $2m FIFA payment.
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Indian Premier League 2025: Rahane to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL
Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane to replace Shreyas Iyer as captain of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025.
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What Oscar-winning No Other Land is about and where you can watch it
Director Basel Adra calls on the world to 'stop the ethnic cleansing of Palestinian people' in acceptance speech.
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South Sudan farmers pin hopes on rare climate-resistant coffee
Discovered more than a century ago, excelsa coffee is exciting cash-strapped locals and drawing interest globally.
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Syrian forces deployed in Jaramana to end unrest
Security forces move into Damascus suburb to restore order while Israeli warnings spark local backlash.
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Arab nations, rights groups condemn Israel’s decision to block Gaza aid
Several countries say Israeli action violates ceasefire deal as well as international law by using starvation as weapon.
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New images of Blue Ghost’s moon landing by private US firm Firefly
The Blue Ghost lunar lander sent back images of the moon's surface after successfully touching down.
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What’s happening in DR Congo? | Start Here
Rwanda, M23 and the conflict in DR Congo explained.
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One dead in stabbing attack in Israel’s Haifa, assailant killed
Police said the assailant who killed 70-year old man was an Israeli citizen from a nearby Arab Druze town.
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Can Europe guarantee Ukraine’s security without the US?
European nations work on security guarantees for Ukraine against Russia with, Trump making clear that the US won't.
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What’s the emergency Arab summit on Gaza reconstruction? Everything to know
The summit has been called by Egypt, which has prepared a reconstruction plan that avoids ethnic cleansing of Gaza.
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Japan deploys 2,000 firefighters to tackle worst forest blaze in decades
About 4,600 residents remain under evacuation advisories as the fire rages in the northern Iwate region, killing one.
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Palestinian-Israeli documentary No Other Land wins Oscar
Watch the moment No Other Land, a Palestinian-Israeli film, won the Oscar for best documentary.
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Anora, a small-budget film about prostitution, sweeps top Oscar awards
Best Picture and Best Director winner Sean Baker bemoans decline in the number of people going to the cinemas.
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Trump names 5 cryptocurrencies for national reserve, sending prices soaring
US president says Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano will be included in 'Crypto Strategic Reserve'.
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Making history at the Oscars 2025: Five takeaways from the Academy Awards
A documentary makes a statement in support of Palestinian rights, while other artists break barriers in film diversity.
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