US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn district map for 2026 midterms
The new Texas map, backed by Donald Trump, has sparked similar efforts for partisan redistricting across the US.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,380
These are the key developments from day 1,380 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Trump can keep National Guard in Washington, DC, for now: Appeals court
Court grants stay on previous order giving timeline for troop withdrawal as administration considers response.
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US military kills four in latest strike on boat in the Caribbean
Attack comes amid renewed scrutiny of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged drug smugglers.
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Trump hails ‘great day for the world’ as DRC, Rwanda finalise peace deal
US president hosts leaders of DRC and Rwanda and says Washington will buy rare earth minerals from the two countries.
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New York Times sues Pentagon over rules limiting access for media
Lawsuit challenges rules that give wide discretion to Pentagon chief Hegseth to oust journalists over coverage.
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Real Betis vs Barcelona: La Liga preview – teams, start, lineups
Table-topping Barcelona look to move four points clear of Real Madrid but Real Betis eye their own La Liga ambitions.
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Putin challenges US pressure on India over Russian oil during state visit
Putin questions US pressure on India's Russian oil purchases as Modi gives the Russian president a warm welcome.
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US senators unveil bill to keep Trump from allowing AI chip sales to China
The bill comes as the Trump gov't mulls greenlighting sales of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China.
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Who was Yasser Abu Shabab, Israel-backed militia leader killed in Gaza?
Abu Shabab became prominent last year leading an armed group operating in Israeli-controlled areas of Gaza.
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Gaza war amputees mark International Disabilities Day
Palestinians with a range of disabilities came together to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
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FIFA World Cup draw to be announced as trophy arrives in Washington
The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw takes place Friday in Washington, DC, where the trophy has been on display.
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Last foreign carriers halt flights to Venezuela after Trump’s airspace ban
Copa, Wingo, Satena and Boliviana halt Venezuela flights, citing navigation signal issues and safety concerns.
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What is at stake in French presidential visit to China?
Talks to include trade imbalances and China's support for Russia.
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Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s inclusion
Ireland, Spain, Netherlands, and Slovenia refuse to participate in next year's event after calling for Israel to be bann
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Rwanda, DRC presidents sign ‘Washington Accord’ peace deal
The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have signed the “Washington Accord” peace deal.
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Qatar keep alive FIFA Arab Cup hopes with Syria draw as Palestine top group
Tense FIFA Arab Cup group finale awaits as Asian Cup holders Qatar held by Syria while Palestine also draw with Tunisia.
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US authorities arrest suspect in 2021 Washington, DC, pipe bomb case
The arrest of a Virginia man potentially ends a five-year mystery that highlighted rise of political violence in the US.
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From Mogadishu to Minneapolis, Somalis reject Trump’s bigoted remarks
Advocates warn that Trump's anti-Somali rhetoric has fuelled fear in US communities and anger abroad.
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Can Africa choose economic partners on its own terms?
Africa's minerals and young workforce are attracting global interest as China, the US and Europe compete for influence.
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Qalqilya targeted as Israel escalates raids in northern West Bank
Raids lead to arrest of Palestinians, as Israeli violence surges across northern occupied West Bank.
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Russia’s Putin found ‘morally responsible’ for nerve agent death in UK
Dawn Sturgess, 44, was unwittingly caught up in an assassination attempt against the former Russian spy Sergei Skripal.
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UN warns Sudan’s Kordofan faces mass atrocities as fighting spreads
Rights chief fears another wave of violence similar to el-Fasher as death toll mounts across strategic region.
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Netanyahu will win again, because in Israel, ‘there is none like him’
His supporters defend him, his opponents cannot look past him and the centre keeps trying to bargain with him.
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Stalled Moscow talks collide with Zelenskyy’s corruption crisis
Stalled Moscow talks with the US and Vladimir Putin offered little relief to Ukrainians reeling from years of war.
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