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At APEC 2024, Chinese leader Xi tells Biden he’s ‘ready to work’ with Trump
While Chinese President Xi Jinping never mentioned Trump by name, his message emphasised need for 'mutual respect'.
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What have Trump administration nominees said about Israel and its wars?
While pro-Israel views are common in US politics, Trump's picks signal support for far-right Israeli aspirations.
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Israel escalates Lebanon bombardment as officials considers ceasefire plan
The Israeli military said the attacks were directed at Hezbollah infrastructure, including a weapons storage facility.
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Eight killed in stabbing attack at school in eastern China, police say
Suspect arrested after attack at the Wuxi Vocational Institute of Arts and Technology in Yixing county, police say.
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How will Donald Trump’s cabinet picks affect his foreign policy?
The US president-elect nominates controversial figures for key posts.
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Israeli air raid on Gaza City school-turned-shelter kills 10 people
The strike took place at a UN-run school in Gaza City's Shati refugee camp.
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G7 backs Ukraine as Zelenskyy says he wants to end war next year
Ukraine president says Kyiv will do everything possible so war with Russia ends in 2025 'through diplomatic means'.
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Media bias, inaccuracy and the violence in Amsterdam
What one night of violence revealed about the western media’s failings on Israel and Palestine.
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Zambia’s Kariba Dam crisis is one of inequality
For far too long the Zambian and other African governments have prioritised urban over rural communities.
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Georgia election body confirms ruling party’s disputed win amid protests
Head of Central Electoral Commission is doused with black paint during unruly session as protesters gathered outside.
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Hits don’t match the hype in disappointing Tyson vs Paul fight
Booing fans, a weary 58-year-old fighter and lack of aggression mar one of the most hyped boxing fights of the year.
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Gabon votes in referendum on new constitution after military coup last year
Transitional leader urges voters to back draft charter, which proposes changes that include presidential term limits.
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Volunteers mobilise as South Africa says it will rescue trapped miners
Government initially closed a shaft to deprive undocumented miners it called 'criminal' of food, water and medicine.
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Super Typhoon Man-yi makes landfall in the Philippines
The Philippines has ordered the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people and cancelled dozens of flights.
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Four-time champions Ghana out of AFCON 2025 after 1-1 draw with Angola
The Black Stars needed two wins in their last two qualifying games and are now left at bottom place in Group F.
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Dutch coalition gov’t survives after minister quits over Amsterdam violence
Junior Finance Minister Nora Achahbar unexpectedly resigned to protest alleged racist comments by some cabinet members.
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‘The atmosphere was electric’ – the fall and rise of Morocco’s cinemas
An important focus for socialising and learning until the 1980s, Morocco’s art-deco cinemas are undergoing a revival.
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Xi-Biden meet: Tariffs to Taiwan, what ails US-China ties as Trump looms
Trump's presidency could see escalating trade wars. But ties have been rocky under Biden too.
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Paul beats Tyson as former heavyweight champ fails to turn the clock back
Boxing icon Tyson showed his age against social media phenomenon Paul, who won points in front of 72,300 fans.
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Spies like them: The intelligence war between Iran, Israel
As Israel's wars in Gaza and Lebanon continue without pause, the region's long-fought shadow wars are gaining form.
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