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Devastation of Southern Lebanon continues under ‘ceasefire’
At least 41 people killed as Israel launches 50 airstrikes on southern Lebanon in 24 hours.
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Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating
On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.
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Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia
It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.
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Yemen reports hijacked oil tanker headed for Somalia
The incident marks at least the fourth vessel hijacking near Somalia in recent weeks.
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Spain’s Sanchez demands Netanyahu free Spaniard seized on aid flotilla
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is demanding Israel to release the 'abducted' Spaniard taken from the flotilla.
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Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip
It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".
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Prices surge, jobs disappear as war strains Iran’s economy
New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says the country must defeat its enemies in an economic and cultural struggle, as we
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Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says
Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
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Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification
In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump's decision to pull out 5,000 troops.
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Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.
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Mexico’s Sinaloa state governor resigns amid US drug trafficking charges
Ruben Rocha Moya again denies allegations he shielded cartel, says taking 'temporary leave' to defend self.
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Israel’s ‘two-tier’ policing and the crime epidemic in Palestinian towns
Murder rates in Israel's Palestinian areas soar, fueling allegations of state complicity and neglect.
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US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls
The warning comes as President Donald Trump said he was "not excited" by Iran's latest proposal for a peace deal.
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Arsenal 3-0 Fulham: Premier League – as it happened
All the updates, with post-match reaction and interviews, following our text commentary stream.
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The United States of Conspiracy
Another assassination attempt on Donald Trump reveals mistrust in the media and conspiracy theories fill the gap.
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The dark side of Gaza’s new fancy cafes and restaurants
The new establishments popping up in the devastated Strip reveal a new genocidal reality.
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Mali probes soldiers suspected of involvement in military base attacks
Five army personnel, including three active-duty soldiers, identified as suspects in last week's coordinated attacks.
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Israeli air strikes on Lebanon kill 41 people in 24-hours
Death toll from Israeli attacks on Lebanon since March 2 increases to 2,659, 8,183 injured.
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Flotilla activists return to Istanbul after Israel detains them at sea
Global Sumud Flotilla activists have arrived in Istanbul after Israel intercepted their Gaza-bound aid convoy at sea.
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Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day
Workers, activists and trade unions around the world marked May Day with rallies on Friday.
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NATO assessing details of US troop withdrawal from Germany
US says it plans to pull about 5,000 troops out of Germany over next six to 12 months amid feud with European allies.
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Trump says US Navy acting ‘like pirates’ to enforce Iran blockade
The US president says the ongoing naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is 'a very profitable business'.
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Ex-Formula One driver turned Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies aged 59
Zanardi, who lost his legs in a racing crash, was credited with helping transform the perception of disability in Italy.
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