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Thousands of Imran Khan supporters are on the way to Islamabad to demand his release from prison.
Hours after Trump-Putin diesel deal, Ukraine strikes Russian fuel site
Ukraine bombed a Russian fuel site, hours after US President Trump and Russian President Putin announced a diesel deal.
India deploys police and restricts transport ahead of mass protest in Delhi
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Panama’s president has declared a major disaster after two earthquakes struck the country’s south.
Israeli drone attack wounds six in Lebanon near Syria border
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Mexico investigates video said to show cartel members fighting for Ukraine
Mexico is investigating a viral video showing suspected mercenaries chanting cartel slogans while fighting in Ukraine.
Trump confirms Fort Hood shooter’s execution will be by firing squad
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US judge rules Trump administration’s use of voter data unlawful
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Africa Cup of Nations may stay as a biennial event, says CAF chief Motsepe
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Human rights veteran Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
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Trump announces Russian diesel deal amid soaring US fuel prices
Russia to deliver millions of tonnes of diesel soon, US President Trump announces after talks with Putin.
European states, Canada, Japan and UN back ICC against US sanctions
Several US allies call to 'defend' and 'protect' the ICC following Washington's decision to sanction the judiciary body.
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Tsunami warnings across Latin America after 7.7 magnitude earthquake hits
Countries including Colombia, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Guatemala and Chile have received warnings after the quake.
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A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires on Borneo Island in Indonesia.
Katie Zacharia selected to be next White House press secretary
US President Donald Trump called the conservative commentator 'a devoted fan'.