Trump administration sues Southern Poverty Law Center on fraud charges
The civil rights group has long been a target for conservative activists who object to its characterisations.
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Peru’s election chief steps down amid frustration over long vote count
Ballot delivery delays and other missteps on election day have contributed to frustration with electoral authorities.
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Real Madrid close on Barcelona as Mbappe and Vinicius net against Alaves
Real Madrid beat relegation-threatened Alaves 2-1 in La Liga to close the gap with leaders Barcelona to six points.
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Myanmar’s military government rebuffed on peace talks offer
Min Aung Hlaing elected by parliament as president earlier this month after election derided as a sham.
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Pro-Palestine legal aid requests stay high in 2025 amid US campus pressure
Legal aid group says the rate of requests shows pro-Palestine advocacy persists despite Trump administration's tactics.
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Nearly 8,000 people died or disappeared on migration routes in 2025: IOM
More than four in every 10 deaths and disappearances occurred on sea routes to Europe, UN agency says.
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US issues more Iran sanctions on eve of possible talks in Pakistan
The Trump administration targets 14 individuals and entities over alleged links to Iran's arms industry.
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EU eyes options as Iran conflict threatens jet fuel shortages
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing concern in Europe, which relies heavily on imported jet fuel.
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Sudan refugees returning home face new ‘struggle for survival’: UN
Returnees find chronic need for investment with homes, water supplies, health provision, electricity 'heavily damaged'.
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Trump announces Iran ceasefire extension but says blockade remains
US president says attacks will be held off until Iranian leaders 'come up with a unified proposal' to end war.
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Germany, Italy block bid to suspend EU-Israel trade agreement
Germany and Italy have blocked the European Union from suspending the bloc’s association agreement with Israel.
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Trump’s US Fed nominee Warsh vows independence, says he’s no ‘sock puppet’
Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing shines spotlight on doubts over his independence as Trump pushes again for rate cuts.
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Two CIA agents reportedly killed in car crash in Mexican state of Chihuahua
The presence of US officials in a law enforcement convoy raises questions about respect for Mexico's sovereignty.
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Israeli rabbi who bulldozed Gaza honoured as torchbearer
Avraham Zarbiv, known for gleefully documenting his bulldozing of Gaza, was honoured on Israel’s “Independence Day”.
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Video: Israeli soldiers sing national anthem on ruins of Lebanese town
Israeli soldiers were seen singing the Israeli national anthem on the ruins of a demolished town in southern Lebanon.
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Russian police raid book publisher accused of pushing ‘gay propaganda’
Raid is part of Moscow's hardline social conservatism and clampdown on political life.
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Nicaragua’s president says Trump ‘mentally deranged’ over war on Iran
Nicaraguan President has criticised his US counterpart Donald Trump, over the war on Iran.
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US forces detain Iran-linked tanker Tifani with ceasefire talks on edge
Ship, detained under US policy to stop all Tehran-linked vessels, is under sanctions for smuggling Iranian crude.
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Ukraine says Druzhba pipeline running Russian oil to Europe can resume work
Kyiv hopeful pipeline restoration will unblock EU loan, with bloc's foreign policy chief expecting 'positive decision'.
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Flu vaccine no longer mandatory for soldiers, says US military chief
Pete Hegseth says the decision is based on principle of 'medical autonomy' and criticises the mandate as 'overreaching'.
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The US exit from Syria, explained
The US exits Syria after 10 years – what it means for Kurdish forces, regional tensions, and the country’s future.
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What’s the bill to rebuild Gaza, and who will pay?
UN-EU report says $71bn needed over 10 years.
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Israeli sexual violence is pushing Palestinians from West Bank: Report
NGO finds at least 16 cases of conflict-related sexual violence attributed to Israeli settlers and soldiers.
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EU court rules Hungary’s LGBTQ law violates human rights
European Court of Justice says measure by PM Viktor Orban's government breaches EU law 'on a number of separate levels'.
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Real Madrid 2-1 Alaves: La Liga – as it happened
All our updates, with post-match coverage, interviews and reaction following our text commentary stream.
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