Russian, Ukrainian humanitarian officials enter Oleshky
A humanitarian aid convoy containing both Russian and Ukrainian officials entered the besieged Ukrainian city of Oleshky
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Ethnic cleansing fears rise as Israel squeezes space in Gaza: UN
Israeli forces are treating the 'Yellow Line', which is encroaching westward, as 'a kill zone', the OHCHR says.
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Bhutan hot springs hit by flood from glacial lake burst
No injuries reported after glacial lake burst, causing a flash flood and disrupting Bhutan's Gasa Tshachu hot springs.
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MLB World Series: Why did baseball’s biggest stage struggle for viewership?
When Brewers and Rays faced off, it marked the first World Series between two of MLB's smallest spenders in 35 years.
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Chase sparks Bangladesh collapse as West Indies on top in Mirpur Test
West Indies' Royston Chase forces collapse as Bangladesh slump to 79-6, a lead of 106 runs, on day three of first Test.
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Palestinian child survives Israeli gunshot to the head
Imad Salem Zahra, the Palestinian child whose photo went viral after he was shot in the head by Israeli soldiers.
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Ukraine invests in firepower as it inflicts a new Russian casualty record
Recent Starlink suspension did not much affect Ukrainian lethality, but Kyiv shows it is losing trust in the US.
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Italy tightens security as students, unions launch nationwide protests
Rallies across the country target living costs, investment in education and the wars in the Middle East.
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Senators briefed on Trump’s ‘insane’ plan to restart war on Iran
Senator Chris Murphy warns Trump’s reported plan to restart war with Iran could have devastating consequences.
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Irish government to assess potential for united Ireland
London has to call a referendum on Irish unity if it appears likely that most Northern Irish voters would ​back it.
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Sudan RSF commander defects from Hemedti’s forces
Senior Rapid Support Forces commander Siddiq Ander says he has defected, in an exclusive video obtained by Al Jazeera.
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Russia back in ice hockey world championships after sport court ruling
Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned IIHF decisions that excluded Russia from events in the 2026-27 season.
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World number one Rybakina withdraws from Pan Pacific Open with neck injury
Elena Rybakina expects to return for next month's WTA Finals in Indian Wells after withdrawing from the Tokyo quarterfinals.
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Binance says $6.3bn stolen in biggest crypto heist in history: What we know
The world’s largest crypto exchange halts withdrawals as the theft is linked to North Korean hackers.
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Qatari officials in Iran in bid to revive ceasefire deal with US
The mediation mission comes amid speculation about a potential resumption of hostilities.
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Spain’s deadly train crash redraws electoral battle lines
The tragedy has upended the November 29 election campaign, shifting attention from housing to security.
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Georgia midterm elections: Why this is a key US battleground
Obama and Trump campaign in key battleground state ahead of next week's midterm elections.
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Palestinian voter turnout exposes Israel’s attitude towards Arab citizens
The strong Palestinian turnout has exposed how Arab citizens are treated within Israel's democracy, says Xavier Abu Eid.
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Russia ‘forces’ closure of investigative newspaper Novaya Gazeta
A symbol of independent journalism, Novaya Gazeta has been classed as a 'foreign agent' by Moscow.
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Activists urge Eisenkot to form new Israeli gov’t with Arab parties
Israeli activists rally outside opposition leader Eisenkot’s home, urging him to join forces with Arab parties after ele
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How can Israel break its election deadlock?
No political party has achieved the 61-seat majority required in the Knesset to form a government in Israel.
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Aid convoy enters besieged Ukrainian town Oleshky
Moscow and Kyiv have so far observed the six-day truce as evacuations from Oleshky get under way.
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US weighs new Iran strikes as Vance reaches out: Is war or a deal closer?
As Washington and Tehran send mixed signals, analysts say trust remains a key obstacle to any deal.
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On the US border in Texas, Trump deportation drive galvanises midterm vote
Border issues helped propel Trump in the Rio Grande Valley in 2024. His deportation policies could bury Republicans.
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Dakar Rally 2027 to be held in Portugal, Morocco as Saudi hosting revoked
Organisers say moving Dakar Rally, likely scheduled January 9-23, out of Saudi Arabia was 'exceptional and one-off'.
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