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Trump credits Melania with securing local Ukraine ceasefire deal
The US President has praised the First Lady as 'better than professionals' following a rare localised truce between Russian and Ukrainian forces in the town of Oleshky.
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At least 10 dead after heavily armed bandits storm eastern Nigerian village
Security forces deploy to Taraba State after an overnight assault on a remote farming settlement, marking the latest flare-up in West Africa's escalating rural security crisis.
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Centre ground beckons: How US Democrats recalibrated their platform
Facing voter pressure, Democratic candidates have retreated from progressive stances on foreign policy, immigration and cultural issues to court moderate voters.
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Arsenal pull level with Man City as Tottenham stun Chelsea in London derby
The Premier League title race tightened significantly as Arsenal capitalised on Manchester City’s first defeat of the season, while Tottenham claimed a historic victory at Chelsea.
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Tel Aviv protests mount against Netanyahu over October 7 inquiry
Tens of thousands flood Tel Aviv streets alongside opposition figures, demanding an independent October 7 commission as domestic fury mounts against Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition.
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Paris Under Siege: Riot Police Clash With Thousands in Second Weekend of Unrest
French authorities have deployed tear gas and tight security cordons across Paris as thousands of demonstrators took to the streets for a second consecutive weekend of civil unrest.
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Israeli forces raze Hebron homes following soldier deaths ahead of election
Scores of Palestinians are left homeless in the occupied West Bank as military authorities intensify punitive demolitions days before Israelis head to the ballot box.
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Trump threatens to evict White House press corps in escalating media feud
US president considers banishing reporters from the West Wing, in a move critics warn is aimed at neutering unmediated journalistic scrutiny of the executive.
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Tens of thousands march through Madrid demanding pension protection and gender parity
Protesters in the Spanish capital have called on the government to permanently tie state pensions to inflation and address structural retirement pay disparities affecting women.
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Youth Revolt Threatens Aleksandar Vucic's Grip on Power in Serbian Election
Student-led protests have galvanised Serbia’s opposition, presenting the most formidable electoral challenge to President Aleksandar Vucic and his ruling party in over a decade.
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High-stakes El Clásico looms as Barcelona take table-topping form to Madrid
La Liga leaders Barcelona face arch-rivals Real Madrid on Sunday, with domestic supremacy and psychological momentum on the line in world football’s marquee fixture.
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Bolsonaro Surges to Dead Heat with Lula Ahead of High-Stakes Brazilian Run-off
New polling indicates the race for Brazil's presidency has tightened significantly, erasing Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's earlier lead over incumbent Jair Bolsonaro.
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Milan fortified by armed troops as Italian authorities brace for renewed civil unrest
Hundreds of soldiers have been deployed across Italy's financial capital to protect critical infrastructure and quash street unrest amid mounting national economic anger.
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Cypriot anger mounts as influx of Israeli capital squeezes locals
An unprecedented surge in Israeli property investment and tourism is pricing Cypriots out of their homes, transforming historic coastal enclaves into exclusive foreign hubs.
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West Bank in lockdown as Israeli military launches broad security operation
Checkpoints seal Palestinian towns and commerce halts as Israeli forces mount sweeping raids across the occupied territory, Al Jazeera reports.
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Ukraine restores Starlink network as cross-border strikes cloud Abu Dhabi talks
Essential communications have been re-established across Ukraine amid fierce reciprocal missile barrages, as preparations quietly advance for tripartite diplomatic talks in the UAE.
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Mbappe Eyes Football’s Ultimate Prize in High-Stakes Push for 2026 Ballon d’Or
Despite a silverware drought last season, Kylian Mbappe’s relentless output for Real Madrid and France keeps him squarely in contention for football’s most coveted individual prize.
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Rybakina faces spirited Fernandez in Ningbo Open decider
Reigning champion Elena Rybakina will meet unseeded Canadian Leylah Fernandez in the Ningbo Open final after Marie Bouzkova was dispatched in a tense semi-final.
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Sudan's surging fuel crisis pushes millions of workers to the brink
Crippling fuel price spikes driven by conflict and currency collapse are leaving Sudanese labourers unable to afford basic transit, deepening a catastrophic humanitarian emergency.
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Manhunt under way in Jordan following rare and deadly assault on Christian church
Jordanian security forces are pursuing unidentified gunmen after a deadly assault on a church shattered the kingdom's reputation as a bastion of sectarian stability.
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Malaysia considers nationwide ban on Waze navigation app over Israeli links
Kuala Lumpur directs public servants to abandon the popular traffic platform amid broader geopolitical boycott, while assessing wider commercial prohibitions.
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Serbian elections test student movement galvanised by fatal railway disaster
A youth-led campaign sparked by the deaths of 16 people in the Novi Sad railway canopy collapse prepares to challenge President Aleksandar Vucic's entrenched rule at the ballot box.
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Barcelona police evict housing activists from vacant residential hub
Dozens of housing rights activists sheltering vulnerable families in a disused Barcelona building have been removed by riot police amid mounting anger over soaring living costs.
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A Tale of Two ZIP Codes: The Geographic Chasm Splitting the American Electorate
Deepening postal code inequality across the United States reveals a fractured democracy, where neighbours separated by mere kilometres lead vastly divergent economic and civic lives.
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Ukraine restores Starlink connectivity after network limits disrupt defence ops
A week-long satellite slowdown that hampered Ukrainian drone and artillery operations has been resolved, bringing relief to front-line troops reliant on Elon Musk's commercial network.
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Suspect detained after fire engulfs Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest mountain retreat
German authorities have taken a person into custody after a blaze broke out at the Kehlsteinhaus, the notorious Bavarian alpine retreat built for Adolf Hitler.
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Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany hospitalised after collapsing at training
The 38-year-old manager is in a stable condition following a medical scare at the club's training ground, with doctors ruling him out of action for several weeks.
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France on Edge as Mass Protests Face Widespread Bans and Heavy Police Mobilisation
French authorities have placed security forces on high alert and outlawed planned demonstrations across major cities, igniting fierce criticism from human rights monitors.
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Lula and Bolsonaro clash in bitter final debate as Brazilian election tightens
Rival presidential candidates trade corruption and economic barbs in an ill-tempered televised showdown, with voters poised on a knife-edge ahead of Sunday’s run-off election.
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Ethiopian PM’s Office Accuses Tigrayan Forces of Sabotaging Regional Stability
Renewed friction threatens the Horn of Africa’s fragile peace as federal officials accuse northern forces and regional neighbours of undermining stability.
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Just Eat Apologises After AI-Generated Food Images Spark Online Ridicule
Delivery giant Just Eat has retracted synthetic food imagery after bizarre algorithmic dishes drew public derision and heightened scrutiny over digital consumer standards.
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Ilhan Omar casts US midterm ballot as Trump reignites bitter campaign offensive
Progressive congresswoman votes early in Minnesota while weathering fresh assaults from the former president, underscoring deep ideological divisions defining the US congressional races.
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In Andalusia's Moorish shadows, modern Muslims discover a lost home
Centuries after the fall of Islamic Spain, a diverse wave of Muslim settlers is returning to Andalusia, drawn by its deep cultural memory and architectural roots.
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Rubio urges Cubans to enlist with CIA in bid to topple Havana regime
Washington has escalated pressure on Cuba following Nicolas Maduro's capture, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio openly urging citizens to collaborate with foreign intelligence services.
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NBA wrap: Bulls stun Bucks in spirited comeback as Tatum powers Celtics past Knicks
Chicago overcame an early deficit to derail Milwaukee, while Jayson Tatum led defending champions Boston over New York in a packed slate of North American basketball.