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Doomsday Clock is now 89 seconds to midnight, what does that mean?
For the first time in three years, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the Doomsday Clock forward by one second.
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Military governments lead West African trio out of ECOWAS regional bloc
ECOWAS has become a target for military governments that have taken over Burkina, Mali and Niger.
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“Huge consequences” for Palestinians if Israel bans UNRWA
Philippe Lazzarini from UNRWA, talks about the profound consequences of an Israeli ban on UNRWA.
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Video: Deadly crush at India’s Mahakumbh religious festival
Deadly crush at India’s Mahakumbh Mela religious festival
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Two Palestinians killed as Israeli army expands deadly raids in West Bank
At least 884 Palestinians killed across occupied West Bank in attacks by Israeli forces and settlers since October 2023.
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Analysis: Hamas has been hit hard by Israel, but is not out in Gaza
Israel has failed to defeat Hamas, but Palestinians in Gaza express mixed feelings about the group remaining in power.
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Chinese Lunar New Year starts as millions celebrate the Year of the Snake
People celebrate Lunar New Year, as they bid farewell to the Year of the Dragon and usher in the Year of the Snake.
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Russia claims nuclear plant targeted during massive Ukrainian drone attack
Russia and Ukraine continue to swap daily barrages, with the prospects of ceasefire talks appearing slim.
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China’s DeepSeek faces questions over claims after shaking up global tech
Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey among tech leaders to cast doubts on Chinese startup's claimed budget and chip use.
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Tyres burned, embassies attacked in DR Congo’s Kinshasa protests
Burning tyres and looted embassies mark chaotic Kinshasa protests against international inaction in DR Congo conflict.
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Bittersweet homecoming for Palestinians returning to Gaza City
Displaced people returning to their homes find a city in ruins after 15 months of Israeli bombardment.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,070
Here are the key developments on the 1,070th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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At least 7 killed in crush at India’s Mahakumbh religious festival
The crowd crush occurred at the world's largest religious event for Hindus, attended by hundreds of millions of people.
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As Pakistanis die in fresh Mediterranean tragedy, a question lingers: Why?
Pakistani men, including some with a level of financial stability, are embarking on a dangerous new route to Europe.
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Trump signs order to defund gender transitions for those below 19
LGBTQ rights group GLADD says Trump's rhetoric is 'appallingly inaccurate, incoherent, and extreme'.
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Who is celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Snake and how?
Several countries mark their new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar involving movement of the Sun and Moon.
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India hopes Mahakumbh will bring in investors, but economists are sceptical
Uttar Pradesh state has pumped in millions for the 45-day festival, which is largest gathering of Hindus every 12 years.
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US Senate blocks bill sanctioning ICC over Israeli arrest warrants
UN experts have warned that US sanctions over Benjamin Netanyahu's arrest warrant would erode international order.
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Caroline Kennedy sends letter to US senators calling RFK Jr a ‘predator’
The former ambassador denounces Trump's cabinet nominee as preying 'on the desperation of parents of sick children'.
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Exhausted Palestinians arrive in Gaza City to no homes, killed family
Thousands of Palestinians have returned to northern Gaza for the second day, walking kilometres to reach home.
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