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Portugal votes in first presidential run-off in 40 years
The far right's score will be watched closely, with the vote being held as heavy storms continue to lash the country.
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Japan election results live: Takaichi’s coalition poised to secure majority
The PM's LDP set to win 274 to 328 of the 465 seats in Japan's lower house, according to exit polls.
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Families ‘inconsolable’ in Gaza as Israel returns more unidentified bodies
Palestinian medics say several of the 54 bodies were found to be mutilated and showed extensive signs of abuse.
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Somalia is the missing pillar of Red Sea and Gulf of Aden stability
Somalia’s stability is essential to securing global trade corridors and regional security.
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Washington Post CEO resigns after sweeping layoffs
Will Lewis acknowledges 'difficult decisions' made during his rocky, two-year tenure.
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Saudi Arabia denounces ‘foreign interference’ in Sudan after RSF attacks
Riyadh condemns RSF attacks in Kordofan, blames foreign fighters and weapons for fuelling Sudan's three-year conflict.
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Iran-US talks in Muscat bought time, not a deal
The negotiations reopened diplomacy, but mistrust and military pressure raise the question of how much time remains.
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England beat Nepal by four runs: T20 World Cup 2026 – as it happened
All our updates, with post-match interviews, as England beat Nepal by 4 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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Israel is killing far more civilians than fighters in Gaza
The Palestinian civilian death toll in Gaza is far worse than Netanyahu claims.
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Dear Tomorrow: Inside Japan’s loneliness crisis
Struggling with loneliness, people in Japan use an online chat service for mental health support and social connection.
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Timeline of past Bangladesh elections and the country’s leaders
Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was the longest-ruling leader in the country's history.
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Somalia’s Mohamud slams Israel’s ‘interference’, rejects base on Somaliland
Somali president promises to confront Israeli military presence amid reports of base plan in breakaway Somaliland.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,445
These are the key developments from day 1,445 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Polls close in Thailand as reformists, conservatives vie for power
No single party is expected to secure a clear majority in Sunday's vote, raising the spectre of political instability.
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Japan votes as Sanae Takaichi seeks mandate for conservative agenda
Opinion polls suggest Takaichi's conservative coalition could win more than 300 of the 465 seats in the lower house.
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Haiti’s transitional council hands power to US-backed prime minister
Move comes after council tried to oust PM Fils-Aime and the US recently deployed warship to waters near Haiti’s capital.
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Is Nigeria’s security situation worsening, or is there progress?
More than 200 people have been killed in attacks, but the abducted Christians have been freed.
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‘Non-negotiable’: Iran says missiles off the table in talks with the US
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says discussions will remain focused on nuclear issue, not missile programme.
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Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals
Elaf fund will finance projects with buy-in from Saudi investors committing $2bn for two airports in Aleppo city.
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Chris Hedges on decline of the American empire
Journalist Chris Hedges speaks to Marc Lamont Hill on Trump’s first year and the future of US democracy.
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