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With France’s military influence in Africa gone, can it rely on soft power?
The French language and a CFA currency tying 14 countries to France's treasury continue to have big effects.
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Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank’s Jenin
At least 19 people have been killed by Israeli forces since it ramped up deadly raids after Gaza ceasefire.
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Trump insists Jordan and Egypt will take Palestinians from Gaza
“They will do it”. US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
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Black boxes recovered from plane in deadly American Airlines crash near DC
National Transportation Safety Board says it will 'leave no stone unturned' in probe of midair collision.
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Guantanamo deportations: What’s Trump’s plan? Why is it controversial?
The US president wants to send unauthorised immigrants to Guantanamo Bay, a prison notorious for the abuse of inmates.
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Trump pledges to go ahead with 25% tariffs on Canada, Mexico from Saturday
The US president says he 'may or may not' exclude oil imports from tariffs.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,072
Here are the key developments on the 1,072nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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As scams soar, Singapore decides to protect victims from themselves
City-state's new anti-scam law sparks debate about paternalistic governance embodied by founding father Lee Kuan Yew.
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For India’s budget, a tightrope walk between jobs and gov’t deficit
Growth is slowing but there is 'no room for fiscal leniency' if India is to meet fiscal deficit targets, economists say.
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A ray of sunshine for Myanmar’s wounded rebels as civil war rages
The Sunshine Care Centre has helped hundreds of badly injured fighters from Myanmar’s civil war recover from injuries.
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Brazil’s Lula says any US tariffs would be reciprocated
The Brazilian leader says he is looking for a relationship based on mutual respect after Trump threatens tariffs.
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What is the role for out of power Democrats on Big Tech?
As Big Tech embraces US President Donald Trump, Democrats have to reconfigure their role.
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Syria’s new transition as al-Sharaa is named President
The Baath party has been dissolved and Ahmed al-Sharaa has been named president for a transitional period in Syria.
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What are the risks of violence in the eastern DRC spreading regionally?
M23 rebels have taken control of Goma, capital of North Kivu province in eastern DRC.
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Key takeaways from Tulsi Gabbard’s US Senate confirmation hearing
Senators grill Trump nominee to lead intelligence community over support for Edward Snowden, meeting with al-Assad.
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Chaotic crowds complicate third Israel-Hamas exchange
Israel and Palestinian armed groups led by Hamas completed a tense third exchange of captives for prisoners.
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Takeaways from the US Senate confirmation hearing for FBI pick Kash Patel
Democrats push Patel to account for his calls to prosecute journalists and dismantle the FBI's headquarters.
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Hamas confirms the killing of military commander Mohammed Deif
Israel said it had killed Deif in an air attack in July, but Hamas did not confirm his death until Thursday.
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Uganda confirms one person dead in Ebola outbreak
A nurse in Uganda's capital, Kampala, dies after contracting the highly infectious haemorrhagic fever.
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Is $50 million being used to fund condoms in Gaza?
In this episode of Fact Check, Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial takes a look at Donald Trump's claim
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