Video: Israel slammed for recognising breakaway region of Somaliland
Several countries and regional blocs have condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia.
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Libya lays army chief of staff to rest in Misrata
Five officers, including chief of staff General al-Haddad, were flying from Turkiye to Libya when their plane crashed.
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Defence spending has “fundamentally rebalanced” NATO
“All NATO allies were spending 2 percent [of their GDP] but now he [President Trump] wanted to raise the bar to ..."
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UN’s Amina Mohammed: Why women pay the highest price in war
From Sudan to Gaza, impunity for violence against women is fuelling conflict worldwide, the UN’s deputy chief warns.
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Week in Pictures: From Gaza rains, France farmers protests to Myanmar vote
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
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Brigitte Bardot, French film icon turned far-right provocateur, dies at 91
Actor reshaped French cinema before retreating from global fame into animal rights activism and far-right politics.
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Thousands in Kabul attend Afghanistan’s national buzkashi championship
Taliban authorities attend traditional sport characterised by limited formal rules and fierce physical competition.
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Israel kills over 700 relatives of Palestinian journalists in Gaza: Report
Palestinian Journalists Syndicate says Israel using collective punishment to crush reporting of genocidal war in Gaza.
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Guinea votes in first polls since 2021 coup, military leader likely to win
Mamady Doumbouya may win amid accusations of restrictions on the media and the opposition parties.
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Video: Myanmar’s military holds first election since 2021 coup
Voting is under way in Myanmar’s heavily restricted election. Tony Cheng explains the process from a polling station.
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Why is it that the UK government can’t define Islamophobia?
The proposed official definition of anti-Muslim hostility that does not address Islamophobia is dangerously inadequate.
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Central African Republic votes as Touadera seeks third presidential term
In office since 2016, President Faustin-Archange Touadera is projected to win the first round of vote.
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Ukraine will try “to get some concessions” from Trump at meeting
Ben Aris talks about the meeting on Dec 28 between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump
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Kosovo votes in snap election in bid to end a year of political deadlock
The Balkan nation votes again as PM Albin Kurti seeks majority to break the stalemate and form a government.
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Brazil court orders house arrest for Bolsonaro accomplices
Move comes after a former police chief convicted in the coup plot was caught in Paraguay trying to flee to El Salvador.
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The TAZARA turns 50: Riding the railway that bridges Tanzania and Zambia
Businesspeople, students, tourists among those sharing space on the 1,860km TAZARA railway built by China in the 1970s.
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UK curbs DRC visas, announces migrant return deals with Angola, Namibia
Home Office announces visa restrictions on DRC for alleged failure to cooperate with UK's new migrant return policy.
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Polls close in Myanmar as military holds first election since 2021 coup
The UN, human rights groups and opposition parties say the electoral process is not free, fair or credible.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,403
These are the key developments from day 1,403 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Palestinians suffer flooded tents and debris as cold and rain lash Gaza
Authorities in the enclave warn that the downpour could intensify into a full-blown storm.
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Nigeria reach AFCON knockouts despite late Tunisia scare
Nigeria handed nervy ending by Tunisia but hold on to become second team to reach 2025 Africa Cup of Nations knockouts.
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Villa come back at Chelsea, while Arsenal and Man City win again
Aston Villa win 2-1 at Chelsea in the English Premier League, while leaders Arsenal and Man City maintain pace.
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Iran president says US, Israel, Europe waging ‘full-fledged war’ on country
If Israel and the US were to attack Iran again, they would 'face a more decisive response', Pezeshkian warns.
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Do Donald Trump’s strikes in Nigeria serve any purpose?
The US president says air strikes are against ISIL, claiming the group targets Christians.
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Israel’s recognition of Somaliland slammed across world capitals
Regional blocs join nations in condemning Israel's move to formally recognise breakaway Somali region as independent.
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