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Mass funeral in Gaza for 112 Palestinians killed in 2023 Israeli strike
The bodies - belonging to members of two extended families - have only recently been recovered from under rubble in Gaza City.
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World's oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease
Cameroon's president has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.
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Photos: Thousands in Gaza City join mass funeral for 112 Palestinians
Bodies wrapped in Palestinian flags carried through the streets in one of the largest funerals since war on Gaza began.
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More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to French authorities.
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Beirut port blast anniversary overshadowed by new wave of destruction
As much of southern Lebanon lies in ruins due to Israeli attacks, residents struggle once again to rebuild their lives.
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Arson arrest made over largest of Washington state's wildfires
There are three wildfires in the Spokane area that have forced 60,000 to be evacuated from their homes.
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FIFA denies Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup selloff
FIFA refutes report that its President Gianni Infantino sought Donald Trump's backing after failed World Cup selloff.
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Why are oil companies posting record profits amid Iran war disruption?
Big Oil companies have bagged astronomical profits as the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
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Why Trump Media's sale of fast access to market-moving social posts is controversial
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) has set up a paid service to give Wall Street firms access to Truth Social's most influential accounts
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Spanish PM Sanchez faces criticism as EU meets over Ceuta crossings
The vast majority of migrants have left the North African enclave and returned to Morocco.
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Top Africa football leaders back Infantino after FIFA selloff scandal
Five influential African football leaders back Gianni Infantino amid World Cup private investment row.
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Hamas negotiator says deal to disarm was necessary to ‘save Gaza’
Hamas negotiator says deal to disarm was necessary to ‘save Gaza’
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Typhoon Dolphin hurtles towards Japan: Tracker, updates and what to expect
The large storm is forecast to cause strong winds and rainfall in parts of Japan, China and Taiwan.
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Twelve years after ISIL’s massacres, thousands of Yazidis seek justice
Iraq’s Yazidi community marked 12 years since ISIL’s assault on Sinjar, which the UN recognised as genocide.
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More than 150 people rescued in English Channel after boat catches fire
Rescue boats from both France and the UK took part in the operation to evacuate passengers from the stricken vessel.
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Six years after Beirut blast, families fight for truth
The tragedy remains an open wound, with grieving families fighting for accountability.
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Seventh round of Israel-Lebanon talks begins – what’s on the agenda?
The latest talks come as Israel continues to occupy and strike southern Lebanon.
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Can Pakistan keep US-Iran diplomacy alive as mistrust deepens?
New diplomatic push undertaken as repeated ceasefire failures expose limits of mediation.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills more than 1,700 as WHO accelerates trials
The outbreak is concentrated in the province of Ituri, which accounts for nearly 90 percent of reported cases.
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Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger was ‘not aware’ of Infantino’s FIFA plan
FIFA executive Arsene Wenger backs decision to drop FIFA President Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan.
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Nine killed in escalating long-range strikes between Russia and Ukraine
Missile and drone strikes far beyond the front lines are causing a mounting civilian death toll in both countries.
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Why Israel’s economy hasn’t collapsed during a multi-front war
How has Israel’s economy defied the effects of war?
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Misread as passive, the Gulf is quietly ending fifty years of dependence
Iran’s attacks exposed the limits of external guarantees and the need for a Gulf-built security architecture.
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Who is behind settler violence in the occupied West Bank?
A look at the main settler groups driving the escalation against Palestinians in the West Bank.
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