Germany’s Merz makes first visit to Israel as chancellor amid strained ties

The two countries' traditionally strong ties have been tested amid Israel's genocidal war on the people of Gaza.

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Israeli drone chases and kills elderly woman in Gaza as attacks continue

At least seven Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks as military pushes deeper beyond truce demarcation line.

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US health panel ditches guidance to give hepatitis B vaccine to newborns

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has faced swift backlash for its change to government guidance.

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US senators unveil bill to keep Trump from allowing AI chip sales to China

The bill comes as the Trump gov't mulls greenlighting sales of Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips to China.

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Gaza war amputees mark International Disabilities Day

Palestinians with a range of disabilities came together to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

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Western Cuba faces blackout as government seeks to update energy grid

Electrical failures due to ageing infrastructure, hurricanes and a struggling economy have prompted widespread protests.

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Report finds widespread police failings over UK’s Hillsborough disaster

After the latest probe, families who lost relatives in the 1989 football stadium crush say they will never get justice.

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US Senator Chuck Schumer receives bomb threats at three offices in New York

Threatening emails say '2020 election was rigged', echoing Trump's false claims about the vote.

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Hong Kong says deficient netting spread deadly Wang Fuk blaze

Police say substandard fire-resistant netting was responsible for spreading the fire at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court.

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Israelis protest in Tel Aviv after Netanyahu seeks pardon on fraud cases

Protesters rally outside President Isaac Herzog's home demanding he reject the prime minister's request for a pardon.

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Top global arms producers’ revenues surge as major wars rage: SIPRI report

From Israel to Elon Musk's SpaceX and other giant companies in the US and Europe, arms producers had a profitable 2024.

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What is driving US President’s Trump’s actions against Venezuela?

Donald Trump declared Venezuela's airspace 'closed' on Saturday.

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Palmeiras defeat Flamengo to win Copa Libertadores title

Flamengo beat fellow Brazilian side Palmeiras 1-0 in Peru to lift the Copa Libertadores title for the fourth time.

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Guinea-Bissau’s deposed president travels to Congo’s Brazzaville: Reports

Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrives in the Republic of Congo after first seeking refuge in Senegal following this week's coup.

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Corbyn’s new party faces crisis as cofounder skips first day of conference

Internal rifts deepen in Corbyn's party as cofounder Sultana refuses to attend conference amid expulsion concerns.

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Guinea-Bissau’s new military ruler moves to consolidate power after coup

General Horta Inta-A appoints new prime minister amid growing condemnation of military coup in West African nation.

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Trump says one National Guard soldier shot near White House has died

US president says second National Guard member 'fighting for his life' after attack a day earlier in Washington, DC.

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‘Real uncertainty’: What to know about the Honduran presidential election

Several candidates are vying to replace President Xiomara Castro, but concerns about voting process have caused tension.

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Former Peru President Pedro Castillo sentenced to 11.5 years in prison

The decision follows Castillo's failed 2022 bid to dissolve Congress and avoid a third impeachment attempt.

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Russia says talks to end Ukraine war ‘serious’ but rules out concessions

Kremlin spokesman says talks ongoing as US President Donald Trump pushes for an end to the conflict.

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Colombian court sentences Alvaro Uribe’s brother to 28 years in prison

A panel of three judges found Santiago Uribe guilty of homicide and criminal conspiracy for his ties to paramilitaries.

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