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Mixed views in Lebanon ahead of controversial talks with Israel
Lebanon remains divided over the best way to end the conflict with Israel, with some backing Hezbollah's armed response.
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More than 6 million Somalis face hunger amid climate shocks and conflict
Drought, failed rains, and conflict drive 6.5 million Somalis into hunger; children face acute malnutrition risks.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in occupied West Bank raid
Teenager dies in hospital after Israeli forces shot him with live ammunition in the shoulder, Palestinian media reports.
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Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK
In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.
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US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous drug
Step is latest example of shift away from heavy penalisation that has given way to widespread legalisation efforts.
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Decapitating cartels? Mexico leans into ‘kingpin strategy’ but at a cost
Under pressure from the US, President Claudia Sheinbaum has authorised military operations to arrest cartel leaders.
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World Cup 2026: Italy government officials slam idea of taking Iran’s place
Italy officials slam suggestion that national football team should replace Iran at World Cup; fans also underwhelmed.
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Pope Leo ends Africa tour with prison visit
Pope Leo wrapped up his 10-day four-nation tour of Africa in Equatorial Guinea.
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ACLU, Amnesty lead 120 rights groups issuing US World Cup ‘travel advisory’
Groups warn of 'deteriorating human rights' in call for US visitors' protection; White House decries 'scare tactics'.
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Huge chunk of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season
Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.
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How bad is Lamine Yamal’s injury? Will he make Spain’s World Cup opener?
Lamine Yamal's season is over for Barcelona, but Spain fans await injury update on when star will play 2026 World Cup.
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Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $111bn takeover
The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.
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South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.
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US-Israeli war on Iran will push 30 million back into poverty, UN warns
Disruption to fuel and fertiliser supplies due to the Strait of Hormuz closure will hit crop yields, UNDP chief warns.
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Journalist recalls Israeli strike killing Amal Khalil in southern Lebanon
Journalist Zainab Faraj recalled the final moments of fellow journalist Amal Khalil.
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Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount’s takeover
Attention now turns to regulatory authorities, with both Washington and London expected to examine the merger's impact.
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More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds
Opposition parties accused security forces but the official report does not say who was responsible.
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Turkiye MPs pass bill to restrict social media use for children under 15
Lawmakers pass bill to require social media platforms to introduce age-verification tools and control mechanisms.
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US military board, seize another ship in international waters
The Pentagon has released video of US soldiers descending from helicopters to board and seize another ship.
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US-Kuwaiti journalist held in Kuwait over social media posts acquitted, lawyers say
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.
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Lebanon Latest: Israel attacks kill journalist and target first responders
A fragile ceasefire holds as Israeli strikes kill a journalist and target first responders in Lebanon.
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US to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats laying mines in Hormuz, Trump says
US says it intercepted another tanker carrying Iranian oil as Trump underscores alleged infighting within Iran's leadership.
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Why are FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets so expensive?
Fans are critical of FIFA's pricing of tickets, accusing the world body of pricing them out of the global tournament.
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How Iran war has triggered soaring cost of medicines
Pharmacists in some countries have seen the cost of painkillers more than quadruple.
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