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The terrifying spectre of an internet shutdown in Afghanistan
A partial shutdown of fibre-optic internet has spread fear. Afghans do not want to be cut off from the world.
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US targets Brazilian justice’s wife with sanctions, will revoke more visas
Six officials will see their visas revoked after the sentencing of Donald Trump's ally Jair Bolsonaro.
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US public opinion on Israel is changing, US policy will have to as well
Unconditional US support for Israel will come to an end, but this policy shift may take years.
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Cyberattack on European airports caused by ransomware, EU finds
Since Friday, Europe's busiest airports have faced significant disruptions after hackers hit automated check-in systems.
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Israeli attack kills four members of a family in Lebanon
An Israeli drone attack killed four members of a family in Lebanon, including the father and three of his children.
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Barred from Eurovision, Russia holds its own rival song contest
Barred from Eurovision, Russia held its own rival song contest called ‘Intervision’ featuring singers from 23 countries.
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Christian Horner leaves Red Bull after agreeing exit from F1 team
The former Red Bull team principal has reportedly agreed a $107m payoff deal with the Formula One team.
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Hardline lawmakers demand nuclear bomb as Iran braces for UN sanctions
Seventy members of parliament sign a letter calling for a 'change in the defence doctrine' of the nation.
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How Trump’s visa fees could reshape working in the US
Donald Trump just made hiring some foreign workers much more expensive, as H-1B visa fees jump to $100,000 annually.
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H-1B fee hike: Who’s gaining from these visas – Indian IT or US firms?
Indian companies were the biggest beneficiaries for years. But that's changed; US firms now dominate visa recipients.
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French towns fly Palestinian flag despite gov’t ban before recognition
The gesture comes as France prepares to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly.
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Protesters in Brazil denounce bill to pardon Bolsonaro after coup attempt
Mass protests erupt in Brazil against bill granting amnesty to Jair Bolsonaro convicted over 2023 coup attempt.
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Egypt grants presidential pardon to activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah
He was arrested in 2019 in Egypt and sentenced in 2021 to five years in jail for "spreading false news".
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Taliban rejects Trump’s threat to retake Bagram airbase in Afghanistan
The Taliban has rejected any notion that Bagram airbase would be returned to US forces.
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Palestine’s ambassador to the UK raises Palestinian flag at London embassy
The Palestinian Ambassador to the UK raised the flag outside the London Mission as it became Palestine’s embassy.
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Russia accuses Estonia of airspace incursion falsity to stoke tensions
On Friday, Estonia reported that three Russian MiG-31 fighters had entered its airspace for 12 minutes.
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Palestinian flag raised outside embassy in London after UK recognition
Palestinian Ambassador Zomlot says 'moment stands as defiant act of truth, a refusal to let genocide be the final word'.
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Life “precipitously” worse for people all across Sudan
“We need to see countries step up on this humanitarian issue in Sudan.”
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Trump honours Charlie Kirk as ‘martyr for American freedom’ at memorial
Over 70,000 people, including top conservative officials, attended the memorial for right-wing activist Charlie Kirk.
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PSG’s Dembele tipped to beat Lamine Yamal for Ballon d’Or award
The French forward is favourite to beat the young Spanish, while Spain is likely to dominate the women's category again.
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