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China’s defence chief warns against coercion, avoids US, Japan mention

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Dong Jun pitches shared security governance and military cooperation while warning against coercion.

Is US health care too broken to cure cancer?

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Ted Okon tells Al Jazeera that even with a cure, the US wouldn’t be able to treat everyone with cancer.

Anthropic CEO didn’t foresee the speed of global AI growth

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Anthropic’s CEO says he ‘didn’t appreciate’ the speed with which AI’s growth would underpin the global economy.

Saudi Arabia cancels oil to Europe over East-West pipeline blast

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Saudi Arabia has cancelled some oil deliveries to Europe after attacks shut down its export pipeline to the Red Sea.

DRC-Rwanda: Can Geneva talks break the cycle of war in eastern Congo?

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M23 controls large parts of eastern DRC as Kinshasa and Kigali remain divided over security and sovereignty.

Israel started an anti-Qatar campaign, then scrapped it

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Days after October 7, Israel began building a global campaign to pressure and isolate Qatar.

Attacks on Saudi oil expose Iraqi PM’s struggle to control armed factions

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A senior Iraqi source points to a resistance 'splinter' group for the September attack on the East-West pipeline.

Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone headed for Mecca

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Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a drone before it entered Islam's holiest city, calling pilgrims' security a 'red line'

Israeli soldiers rappel from helicopter in occupied West Bank

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Israeli forces rappelled from a helicopter onto the roof of a residential building in Yatta, in the occupied West Bank.

Iran war increasing inflation, straining US munitions: congressional report

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Report by nonpartisan research body finds that replenishing depleted munitions stockpiles could take up to five years.

Former Maduro ally pleads guilty to money laundering and fraud

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Alex Saab pleads guilty in US court to laundering bribe and fraud proceeds linked to Venezuela's welfare programme.

Iran war live: Iran’s top diplomat heads to China as war drags on

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Iranian foreign minister heads to China as Beijing seeks to mediate an end to the war.

Terror on board Iranian plane as violent shaking rips cabin apart

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A Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 cabin rips apart after an emergency landing in Mashhad, Iran.

Argentina intensifies campaign against Falklands oil companies

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Government says new legal complaints to be filed against firms exploring for oil near the Falkland Islands.

Republican congressman calls to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

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GOP Representative Thomas Massie has emerged as outspoken critic of war on Iran and overseas military interventions.

Ed Sheeran blames US tour promoter for dropping Macklemore

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The British musician said it was important to "set out some facts" after US rapper voiced support for Palestine.

Why is the far-right embracing crypto?

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From billionaire donors backing parties to far-right activists raising funds in Bitcoin.

Algeria faces calls to drop death penalty plans after wildfires

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Rights group warns Algeria could exploit proposed death penalty laws to suppress domestic political opposition.

US Senate crypto bill collapses in blow to industry

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The defeat dealt a major blow to efforts to establish the first comprehensive federal framework for digital-asset market

Hundreds protest in DR Congo against third presidential term

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Hundreds protest in DR Congo against third presidential term

Romanian shepards and farmers clash with police

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Dozens injured as 2,000 farmers - backed by far-right groups - protest the extension of a livestock export ban.

What makes these midterms so pivotal?

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The 2026 midterms could reshape Washington as voters weigh Trump, party divisions and the issues driving the election.

Why do some African leaders gamble with term limits?

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Protesters in the DRC denounce law that could extend president's term.

Western intelligence warns of Iranian cyber threats targeting dissidents

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Western intelligence agencies highlight 'CHOSEN BRICK' spyware targeting critics of Iran government abroad.

Kennedy Center closes amid financial crisis and Trump name dispute

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Trump claims closure of US's Kennedy Center stems from safety concerns, urging name change as crucial for its survival.

Blanche says admin will comply with mail ballot ruling, defends Trump

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Trump claims Supreme Court decisions set the US 'back 100 years' after controversial ballot rule change blocked.

US speaker rejects AI pause, warns of losing edge to China

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Trump has dismissed AI fears as 'hoax', insisting US safeguards suffice and warning slowdown benefits China.

NATO jet shoots down suspected Russian drone over Lithuania

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EU chief warns of wider conflict as border incursions stoke fears that Ukraine war is spilling into neighbouring states.

Israel lacking respect for dead buried in Gaza rubble: UN

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Human rights chief reiterates concern over war crimes evidence as remains from entire families are unearthed.

NATO downs drone over Lithuania, ‘probably’ launched by Russia

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A NATO fighter jet shot down a drone in southern Lithuania shortly after midnight on Tuesday.