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Belarus frees 25 political prisoners in return for US sanctions relief

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The Trump administration said more releases would be secured soon amid improved US-Belarus relations.

Kosovo’s former president guilty of war crimes

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Hashim Thaci, former President of Kosovo and KLA leader, has been found guilty of war crimes in the Hague.

Why has the response to Nepal’s floods been so muted?

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Because wealthy nations do not want to take responsibility for their role in the current climate crisis.

South Africa slams planned US sanctions over alleged racial discrimination

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Trump administration falling for misinformation from 'fringe groups' alleging discrimination against white Afrikaners.

‘Nowhere to go’: Gaza’s damaged buildings turn deadly

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A war-damaged building collapses in Gaza City, killing at least 21 Palestinians and exposing fears of unsafe ruins.

Neturei Karta: Opposing Zionism

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Inside Neturei Karta, the ultra-Orthodox Jewish group that rejects Zionism, supports Palestinians fighting occupation.

Can the US government punish a university for boycotting Israel?

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The US House passed a bill that could cut universities off from federal student aid if they boycott Israel.

Poll shows Americans are increasingly alarmed by AI’s ecological footprint

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New poll finds over half of Americans fear AI-driven data centers will hike electricity costs and strain water supplies.

Malaysia offers to invite Myanmar leader in Rohingya repatriation push

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Malaysia has invited Myanmar’s military ruler for a visit to the country in a bid to expedite Rohingya repatriation.

Angry Dutch farmers blamed for railway sabotage: What happened?

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Farmers in the Netherlands have taken action in the past, protesting against the government’s nitrogen policy.

Ebola fight in DRC ‘far from over,’ warns WHO chief

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The DRC faces a growing Ebola threat as cases soar in North Kivu, despite progress in other regions, says Tedros

Sweden expels Iran embassy employee, citing security concerns

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Stockholm says Iran-backed groups are plotting against 'Jewish and Israeli interests' in the country.

Ex-Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene says war on Iran must ‘stop’

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Former Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed US President Donald Trump’s war on Iran.

Djibouti calls for assistance as thousands of Yemenis flee to country

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Djibouti's interior minister has warned that number of people arriving in the country already exceeds national capacity.

Israeli ‘double-tap’ air strike responsible for killing schoolboy in Gaza

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Two people were killed in the assault on Gaza City - a paramedic and a 15-year-old boy returning from school.

Iran war has cost the US $38bn: How will it impact US economy, politics?

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High energy costs at the pump and strategic setback for US in the Iran war will likely cost Trump in the midterms.

Mbappe, Vinicius and Konate court controversy with Ceuta solidarity shirts

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The three footballers partially covered up a slogan in solidarity with Ceuta worn by the rest of their teams.

Egypt’s el-Sisi rejects displacement of Palestinians from Gaza

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Israel’s defence minister has pledged to remove Palestinians from the besieged Strip.

Four years on, Iranians reflect on impact of ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’

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Amnesty International says Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity during the 2022-23 protests.

Why are election officials in the US preparing for chaos before midterms?

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Trump lashes out at justices who rejected his federal mail ballot plan, raising questions on his next electoral moves.

Maresca defends VAR while lamenting row dominating win at Manchester United

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The VAR debate has raged since the Manchester derby, but Enzo Maresca says it wrongly overshadows City's win at United

Al Taawoun face stadium closure, fine over ‘Jota’ chants by fans

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Taawoun fans chanted late Portugal player Jota's name at Al Hilal's Neves, prompting calls for a ban from Ronaldo.

Why some countries fail while others prosper in the Middle East and Africa

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The answer lies less in geography or resources than in the institutions that shape power, legitimacy and opportunity.

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund profits from Israeli holdings amid genocide

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As Gaza is being destroyed, the so-called oil fund enjoys robust returns from companies linked to Israel's military.

The artists who pulled out of Ed Sheeran’s tour over Palestine

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Supporting acts of Sheeran's US tour have quit in solidarity with Macklemore, banned for saying 'Free Palestine'.

Djibouti on alert as people flee Yemen after Houthi takeover of Mayyun

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From aboard a Djiboutian naval vessel in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, an Al Jazeera team is monitoring the situation.

EU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for Canada

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Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week that Canada was seeking a 'unique alliance' with the European Union.

Gold mine collapse kills at least 70 people in Sudan’s West Kordofan

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Dozens of artisanal miners have been killed after a series of adjoining mining shafts collapsed.

China willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official says

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China says the US-Israel war on Iran highlights flaws in the Middle East's 'existing security architecture'.

FIFA to present review of Infantino’s shelved investment plan to Council

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A review of FIFA President Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup selloff to be presented to governing body's Council.