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‘There is no money’: Is Iraq entering a phase of lean years?
Iraqi government needs approximately $8.24bn a month to pay state salaries and cover basic obligations.
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UEFA vice president seeks ‘custodian of sport’ after FIFA-Infantino furore
UEFA continues to lead criticism of FIFA President Gianni Infantino despite global body's defiant stance.
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Iran tightens security grip at home as war conditions with US linger
Executions, arrests and closure of public gathering spaces have raised concerns among Iranians and rights groups.
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Will the US-Iran war and Hormuz deadlock last for months?
Will the war on Iran and Hormuz deadlock last for months? Experts analyse the obstacles blocking a lasting deal.
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Mohamed Salah signs two-year deal with Trabzonspor after Liverpool exit
Egypt's Mohamed Salah, who left Liverpool last season after nine years with Premier League club, signs for Trabzonspor.
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DR Congo Ebola health workers protest unpaid wages as deaths surpass 1,800
Aid workers say the virus is spreading at an 'alarming and unprecedented rate' as virus spreads to remote areas.
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The old pact between Israel’s government and military has broken down
Prolonged conflict has upended the relationship between political authority and military judgement in Israel.
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Infantino, FIFA try to move beyond botched World Cup sell-off: What we know
FIFA President Gianni Infantino survives crisis meeting over his leadership. What's next for him, and will UEFA react?
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What came into force with the EU’s AI Act this week – and what didn’t
The European Union has launched the world's first comprehensive law on artificial intelligence.
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Deadliest form of malnutrition has reached critical levels in Afghanistan
Child wasting, the deadliest form of malnutrition, has reached critical levels in a third of Afghanistan's provinces.
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Iran says it has agreed Strait of Hormuz shipping route with Oman
A foreign ministry spokesman did not give details but said an agreement with the Gulf nation was "in the final stages".
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SpaceX shares slide on the heels of first quarterly report
The stock was down more than 13 percent as investors were spooked by the company's heavy investments.
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Israel strikes south Lebanon after first evacuation warning in weeks
Lebanon's health ministry says one person was killed in the strikes, which the Israeli military says were a response to a Hezbollah ceasefir
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Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh in December
Deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she will return in December.
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New Mexico sues US Justice Department for impeding Epstein probe
The southwestern US state's attorney general argues that the federal government is withholding key unredacted documents.
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Young pilot makes daring emergency landing on Florida interstate
A 21-year-old flight instructor safely landed her small aircraft on a US freeway near Pensacola, Florida.
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Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro names Alfredo Gaspar as running mate
The announcement comes as Lula warns of foreign interference and polls show a tightening presidential race.
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Ex-leader Hasina gambles on return to Bangladesh despite death penalty
The 78-year-old has been convicted of crimes against humanity over a deadly crackdown on a 2024 uprising.
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Watch: 'Scariest night' as Ukraine fails to intercept Russian attack
Kyiv's depleted air defences meant many of the missiles were not intercepted - like the one that hit Anastasiia's home.
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Malaysia vows not to return Rohingya refugees to Myanmar if lives at risk
Authorities are screening 5,000 refugees as rights groups warn they remain at risk of persecution in Myanmar.
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Youth protests have weakened Modi, Indian activist who went on hunger strike tells BBC
The "cockroach" movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India's prime minister in years.
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US authorities say 3 killed in shooting in Prospect Hill, North Carolina
Law enforcement says at least three people were killed in shooting at a home, with those involved part of same family.
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After deadly Kyiv strike, Ukraine warns interceptor shortage is costing lives
Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.
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Is the conflict between Russia and Ukraine deepening?
The war sees a surge in attacks by both sides with little diplomatic movement.
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