Central African Republic election: Who’s running and what’s at stake?
President Touadera's decision to stand for a third term has drawn criticism from opposition groups and civil society.
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What drove conflict in 2025, and who was behind it?
From Ukraine to Palestine to Sudan, millions were exposed to conflict in 2025
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Thailand and Cambodia agree on ceasefire to end weeks of deadly fighting
Agreement follows talks aimed at ending weeks of deadly clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border.
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Russia using Belarus territory to bypass Ukraine’s defences, says Zelenskyy
Ukrainian leader accuses Belarus of helping Russian forces to circumvent defences that protect Ukraine from attack.
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Over 1,500 flights cancelled as winter storm Devin hits US holiday travel
More than 40 million Americans under winter storm warnings or weather advisories as heavy snow expected.
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N Korea, Russia bound in ‘blood’ of war, Kim tells Putin in New Year note
North Korean and Russian leaders celebrate their 'precious' shared experience of war, bloodshed in New Year greetings.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,402
These are the key developments from day 1,402 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Gaza, carry out raids across West Bank
Palestinian death toll since the start of the truce in Gaza rises to 411 amid near daily Israeli violations.
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Has the fight against al-Shabab failed?
UN experts say the armed group remains a major threat to stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries.
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Israel attacks press as ‘silencing’ policy: Palestinian journalists union
Syndicate report says Israeli forces have systematically targeted journalists to undermine Palestinian narrative.
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Keir Starmer says Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd El-Fattah back in UK
UK PM calls arrival of blogger and Egyptian government critic, who spent nearly 12 years in prison, 'profound relief'.
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Netanyahu pushes for more strikes on Iran, clashing with Trump’s priorities
US president's base opposes intervention in Iran while pro-Israel donors and hawks push for heightened US involvement.
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New York to require social media platforms to display mental health labels
A new state law mandates warnings for young users on platforms with features that 'encourage excessive use'.
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Marco Rubio congratulates Honduran President-elect Nasry Asfura
Washington's top diplomat says he thanked Asfura, who was backed by Trump, for 'advocacy of US strategic objectives'.
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Salah seals Egypt qualification with win against South Africa at AFCON 2025
Egypt reach the knockout stages with a 1-0 win against South Africa while Angola and Zimbabwe draw.
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What’s next for the global economy in 2026?
2025 was the year of tariffs and a global shift in economic power.
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Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Florida amid diplomatic push to end war
Ukrainian president highlights 'significant progress' in talks, but Moscow says Kyiv is working to 'torpedo' deal.
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Tajikistan-Taliban border clashes: What’s behind them, why it affects China
Attacks by unknown assailants entering Tajik territory appear to target Chinese businesses and workers.
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Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland
Breakaway region of Somalia achieves diplomatic breakthrough after more than 30 years without international recognition.
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Sabalenka vs Kyrgios: Battle of the Sexes – start time, rules, how to watch
In a revamp of the 1973 mixed singles match, Aryna Sabalenka will play Nick Kyrgios on Sunday in Dubai.
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Stabbing, chemical spray attack injures 15 at Japanese factory
Suspect is in police custody; no information about potential motive.
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Two people dead in stabbing, car-ramming attack in Israel
Attack comes a day after Israeli army reservist in civilian clothes rammed into Palestinian man praying on roadside.
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US bombs target ISIL in Nigeria: What’s really going on?
Trump says strikes are related to 'Christian genocide' but attacks on Christian farmers happened in different area.
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China sanctions 30 US firms, individuals over Taiwan weapons sales
Beijing urged the US to cease 'dangerous' efforts to arm the island, which it claims as its own.
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Iran’s government budget reveals tough road ahead as currency hits new low
Prices of basic items like food are only expected to grow over the coming months as Iranians get poorer.
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