Why is ‘Deuce Bigalow’ rooting for Viktor Orban in Hungary?
A washed-up American comedian’s endorsement offers a window into Hungary’s central role in the global far right.
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Why is the UK’s Keir Starmer in China and what does he want to achieve?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has portrayed his trip as a pragmatic move to improve UK-China relations.
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Video: Palestinians in Gaza wait for vital Rafah crossing to open
Palestinians in Gaza are waiting with uncertainty for the partial Israeli reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border crossing.
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Israel raids several occupied West Bank towns after killing Hebron youth
Raids come as Israeli settlers storm Joseph's Tomb in Nablus, said to be the burial ground of biblical father of Jesus.
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Video emerges of Dutch police assault on two Muslim women
Two Muslim women who were kicked and hit by a police officer in Utrecht have made a formal complaint.
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Italy’s Winter Olympics security plan keeps ICE in advisory role
Italy to control Olympic security operations with 6,000 officers, drones and cyberunit, but ICE will be present.
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If Cuba falls, the Global South is to blame, too
As the United States tightens the screws, Cuba’s supposed allies respond with empty gestures and selective solidarity.
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Sabalenka defeats Svitolina to reach Australian Open final
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka is through to her fourth straight Australian Open final with victory against Elina Svitolina.
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Why is India’s Nipah virus outbreak spooking the world?
The virus spreads from animals to humans, via person-to-person contact or through consuming contaminated food.
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‘Wael’s last wish’: Man detained by ICE denied release for son’s funeral
Maher Tarabishi's ailing son Wael died as he sat in a detention facility. His family says ICE is responsible.
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Mbappe blasts Real Madrid after Champions League loss at Benfica
French forward Kylian Mbappe questions team’s desire after damaging defeat sends Real Madrid into playoffs.
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What we know about the US-proposed Gaza community
Israeli and US officials are preparing to build Gaza’s first experimental community.
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Senegal and Morocco handed fines and bans after AFCON final farce
Fines together total more than $1m, and players from both teams banned after Africa Cup of Nations walk-off and chaos.
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Clashes between government troops and Tigrayan forces erupt in Ethiopia
'Deteriorating' situation causes suspension of flights, security and diplomatic sources say.
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Israel seeks ‘more exits than entries’ at Gaza’s Rafah as Egypt objects
Demands from Israel fuel fears of engineered displacement of Palestinians from devastated Gaza.
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Video: US agents placed on leave over Pretti shooting as vigil held
US federal agents involved in a fatal shooting during an immigration raid are placed on leave. Manuel Rapalo explains.
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China warns against US ‘military adventurism’ as Iran tensions escalate
China warns against US ‘military adventurism’ as Iran tensions escalate
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Is the global economic order unravelling?
As the US pushes its 'America First' agenda, its partners are edging towards China and new alliances are being formed.
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Syria grants immediate citizenship to Kurds in wake of gains against SDF
Interior Minister Anas Khattab's order includes all listed as stateless and sets February 5 as deadline for its rollout.
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China executes 11 linked to Myanmar scam operations: State media
Among the executed were members of the "Ming family criminal group".
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Car ramming at largest synagogue in Brooklyn
A man has been arrested after repeatedly ramming his car into Brooklyn’s largest synagogue.
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Dozens killed in RSF drone attack in war-torn Sudan’s South Kordofan
The attack in Dilling town comes a day after Sudan's military declared an end to RSF siege there.
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Gold surges past $5,500 amid Iran tensions, weakening US dollar
Precious metal hits fresh record as US President Donald Trump renews threats against Iran.
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Heavy gunfire and explosions near airport in Niger’s capital
Heavy gunfire and explosions were heard near Niger’s international airport in Niamey on Thursday.
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‘You’re not human:’ A legal limbo for Russian nationals in Ukraine
As some Russians symbolically destroy their passports, others officially part with it through a drawn out process.
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