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Lukashenko: Before 2025 election, ‘still afraid of the people’
As Belarus votes amid repression, what drives Alexander Lukashenko, the president likely to secure a seventh term.
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Four Israeli soldiers, 200 Palestinians released under Gaza truce deal
The exchange is the second since a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect last Sunday.
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Protests in Slovakia after Prime Minister Fico’s tilt towards Russia
Massive turnout in nationwide rallies, as Fico brandishes intel report alleging 'coup d’etat' in league with foreigners.
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Spain plans 100% house tax on foreigners: Will it fix the housing crisis?
Socialist PM Sanchez announces several measures, including 100 percent tax on foreigners, to tackle the housing crisis.
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US hits record arms sales in 2024 driven by Ukraine demand
US arms export growth was driven by countries seeking to replenish weapons stocks that were donated to Ukraine.
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Philippines stops research survey in disputed sea amid China’s ‘harassment’
Several Chinese coastguard vessels accused of making 'aggressive manoeuvres' towards Philippine fisheries boats.
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Between bombs and books: The lasting impact of war on Lebanese students
A young man from Beirut's Dahiyeh suburbs, another from a south Lebanon village - both students marked by war forever.
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Pete Hegseth confirmed as US defence chief in tiebreaker Senate vote
Hegseth's nomination had been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,066
Here are the key developments on the 1,066th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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US suspends new funds for aid programmes, excepting Israel and Egypt
Trump administration freezes new funding for anti-HIV programme and other health services, excepts key food programmes.
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‘Fear is the point’: Immigrant rights groups brace for fight against Trump
Advocates say Trump entered office for his second term more prepared to implement hardline immigration policies.
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US President Trump threatens to abolish FEMA during tour of North Carolina
After visiting hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, the Republican leader travelled to California to inspect fire response.
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Trump decree paves way for ‘Muslim ban’, targeting pro-Palestine students
Newly signed executive order has 'broader implications' than travel ban Trump imposed in his first term, experts say.
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Target becomes latest US firm to end DEI initiatives
The move comes after US President Trump ended DEI hiring in gov't jobs and encouraged the private sector to do the same.
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Israeli drone attack kills two in expanding occupied West Bank operation
Israeli attack on vehicle close to Qabatiya comes during ongoing assault on nearby Jenin, which has displaced thousands.
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Who are the female Israeli soldiers being released by Hamas?
A second round of prisoners are to be exchanged between Hamas and Israel on Saturday as part of a ceasefire.
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Palestinian family returns to destroyed home in Gaza
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire was meant to mark an end to the misery of displacement for Palestinians...
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US judge bans some January 6 rioters from capital without court permission
Order comes days after President Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people sentenced in relation to the January 6 attack.
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Military governor of DRC’s North Kivu province killed in M23 rebel assault
Local authorities say Major General Peter Cirimwami dies after being wounded on the front lines.
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Fire at major Russian oil refinery after Ukrainian drone attack
People were filmed fleeing a fire at a Russian oil refinery in Ryazan after a Ukrainian drone attack.
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