US judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8bn ‘anti-weaponisation’ fund
Justice Department had walked back controversial plan after meeting backlash from lawmakers and lawsuits.
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Pakistan says ‘final, agreed upon’ text of Iran war ceasefire deal reached
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Pro-Russian opposition party calls for Armenian election result annulment
Strong Armenia claims that incumbent Civil Contract party won Sunday's election due to voting irregularities.
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USA vs Paraguay: World Cup fever grips Los Angeles despite Trump policies
Fans in FIFA World Cup host city Los Angeles criticise the organisers and travel policies but are eager for the action.
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SpaceX IPO debuts in US markets, Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire
The landmark listing cemented Musk's status as the first trillionaire and propelled SpaceX into ranks of most valuable.
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Alarm as Ebola spreads into new areas of DR Congo
Cases are being identified in new health zones on a near-daily basis, warns WHO's head of epidemiology.
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Activists form human Palestine flag at World Cup opener in Mexico City
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Mexico City to form a giant human Palestinian flag.
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Archaeologists find ancient female-led society in Turkiye
Archaeologists have discovered evidence of an ancient female-led society in the ruins of a city in present-day Turkiye.
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Why Mo Amer jokes to survive
He’s become one of the most prominent Palestinian voices in comedy, but can Mo Amer laugh through this moment?
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‘Dishonorable’: Trump says leaked Iran ceasefire terms fake
Trump decries 'dishonorable people' after reports Iran made few concessions in deal US has said could be soon signed.
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Ukraine reclaims territory as it doubles attacks on Russian logistics
Ukraine says its 'lockdown' strategy is working as it disrupts Russian supply lines.
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Indonesian students protest gov’t policies amid economic strain
Scuffles broke out as some demonstrators attempted to break through the police lines and metal barricades.
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Video: AI models predict World Cup results
We asked four AI models to predict the winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Backlash after US actor Jerry Seinfeld says Palestine ‘doesn’t exist’
US actor Jerry Seinfeld is facing backlash after saying Palestine ‘doesn’t exist’.
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Are Iran, US really close to a breakthrough ‘deal’?
Trump says a deal with Iran could be signed in Europe over the weekend. Tehran cautions against speculation.
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London mayor slams event touting illegal Israeli settlement land sales
'Great Israeli Real Estate Event' promotes the sale of stolen Palestinian land in settlements in the occupied West Bank.
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Renowned British artist David Hockney dies aged 88
Hockney is considered an influential and defining figure in 20th and 21st century contemporary painting.
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Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies after years in coma
Thailand is mourning Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest child and potential heir, who died at 47.
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Violence escalates in Israel amid ultra-Orthodox military draft protests
The struggle over military service is stoking protests, threatening Israel's coalition and reshaping political debate.
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One injured as Israel hits southern Lebanon with air raids, artillery
The attacks come as Iranian media reports that a draft peace deal with the US would include ending the war in Lebanon.
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A year after Air India crash killed 260: Do we know what happened?
Families of victims still await a final report about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad last year.
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France-Germany jet plans crash: Can Europe end reliance on US for security?
Despite the collapse of European fighter jet venture, there is optimism about the future of Europe's strategic autonomy.
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Nigeria killed more than 13,000 ‘terrorists’ in past year, president says
President Tinubu takes victorious tone despite recent mass kidnappings by armed groups across the country.
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Riots, violence, hate: Anti-immigrant unrest spells danger in Belfast
Crowds exploiting a knife attack are inflicting terror on Northern Ireland's ethnic minority communities.
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New Zealand great Kane Williamson retires from international cricket
New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest-ever batsman announces immediate retirement.
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