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US lifts first sanctions on Syria following Trump’s surprise announcement
The president announced the sanctions relief in May, ahead of an unannounced visit with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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Does criticising Israel amount to anti-Semitism?
Israel often labels anyone who criticises its devastating war on Gaza as 'anti-Semtic'.
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Paris court convicts eight over 2016 Kim Kardashian armed heist
Trial featured emotional testimony from Kardashian, who said the robbery was traumatising but forgave ringleader.
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Napoli win Serie A title, Inter Milan refocus on Champions League
Napoli beat Cagliari 2-0 to seal the Serie A title as Champions League hopefuls Inter's victory at Como is in vain.
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Lebanon launches process to disarm Palestinian factions in refugee camps
Process begins after visit by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, who said weapons ‘hurt’ Lebanon and Palestine cause.
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Boeing reaches deal with US DOJ to avoid prosecution over 737 Max crashes
The DOJ is expected to have a written agreement with Boeing in place by the end of next week.
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Qalanders-Islamabad: Lahore reach PSL final with 95-run win
Lahore Qalanders beat Islamabad United by 95 runs to reach Sunday's Pakistan Super League final.
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Trump’s foreign student ban on Harvard has caused ‘very real damage’
Donald Trump’s decision to ban Harvard from enrolling foreign students has caused irreparable damage, says one student.
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Trump seeks to boost US nuclear power, roll back regulations
A host of new executive orders seeks to fast-track approvals to grow the US's nuclear energy sector, a lengthy process.
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UEFA Women’s Champions League final: Barcelona vs Arsenal start, team news
Barcelona face Arsenal while aiming to become only the second side to claim a Women's Champions League three-peat.
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Israeli strike rocks Jabalia even as aid to Gaza resumes
Palestinians searched for bodies after an Israeli airstrike leveled a building in Jabalia.
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A lens on poverty and the environment: Sebastiao Salgado is dead at age 81
The famed Brazilian photographer was praised for his work capturing marginalised populations, including mineworkers.
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US investment Firm RedBird to buy UK’s Daily Telegraph newspaper
Abu Dhabi’s IMI will take a minority stake in the company of no more than 15 percent.
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FTC abandons Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of Activision
It was the second time in one day that the FTC pulled out of litigation begun during the Biden administration.
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Trump’s Golden Dome defence system “unrealisticâ€
Michael O’Hanlon discusses Trump’s Golden Dome defence system, and whether it’d be a good strategy for the US.
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Why is El Salvador’s President Bukele targeting foreign-funded nonprofits?
A new law, championed by President Nayib Bukele, is seen by advocates as an effort to stifle dissent in El Salvador.
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Ukraine, Russia exchange hundreds of soldiers, civilians in prisoner swap
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says each side exchanged 390 detainees, with more to come over several days.
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‘No soldiers, no occupation’: Israel’s anti-war protests small, but growing
More young Israelis are turning their backs on the Gaza war, but wider society shows little sympathy for Palestinians.
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UN chief Antonio Guterres says Gaza enduring ‘the cruellest phase’ of war
UN chief Antonio Guterres says people in Gaza are enduring 'the cruellest phase' of the war.
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Josh Paul resigned over Gaza. What comes next?
Why resigning from the US government wasn’t enough for one official who stepped down.
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