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Algeria elects first-ever woman speaker of parliament
Khalida Boufedeche of the National Liberation Front has become the first-ever woman speaker of Algeria’s parliament.
How is Islamabad handling crisis in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?
Fatal confrontations between security forces and protesters have marred local elections.
James Comey’s lawyers say US government distorted details in seashell case
Case centres on social media post featuring seashells that prosecutors allege is a reference to killing President Trump.
New investigation shows how an Israeli settler escaped justice
A Palestinian rights' group found that an Israeli settler killed Awdah Hathaleen but is still escaping justice.
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Ice cream for education: Gaza cafe raises funds for studies
In war-torn Gaza, a group of Palestinian students opened Flora, an ice cream shop and cafe, to pay university fees.
Al-Shabab kills five Kenyan security personnel in ambush
The ambush is part of a rapid surge in cross-border attacks along Kenya's northern frontier.
Hindus take holy dip in India’s rivers on sacred holiday
Footage shows tens of thousands of Hindu devotees bathing in India’s Ganga and Saryu rivers to mark Guru Purnima.
Bordeaux wildfire battle continues amid extreme heat
Firefighters are on high alert in France as scorching temperatures and winds threaten to fuel wildfire west of Bordeaux
Dr Anthony Fauci pleads the Fifth at Covid hearing
Dr Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing on the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic.
US Fed holds interest rates steady, citing ‘elevated’ inflation
Elevated inflation partly reflects supply shocks that have increased prices, including of energy, the Fed said.
US Fed holds interest rates steady citing ‘elevated’ inflation
Elevated inflation partly reflects supply shocks that that have increased prices, including of energy, the Fed said.
Libya electricity blackout protests expose country’s failing grid
Libyans protest severe power cuts, demanding an end to corruption and grid decay.
Fire erupts on ships at Egypt’s Damietta port
Oil ministry says no injuries in incident affecting two vessels, with port operations expected to resume overnight.
Japan earthquake leaves widespread destruction
Japan earthquake leaves widespread destruction
South Korea’s stock market plunges as AI-driven boom fades
The benchmark KOSPI .KS11 sees steep decline as interest in chipmakers falls.
Iran pushes back against US as regional attacks heat up
New round of strikes raises fears of further escalation as Iran rejects Omani proposal for joint Hormuz oversight.
Democrat senators ask US SEC to probe Trump Media’s fast feed sale
Trump Media has discussed charging as much as $100,000 a month for the Truth API product for buyers to get first access.
Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in heated COVID-19 Senate hearing
Physician declines to answer Senate questions as Republicans like Rand Paul accuse him of covering up COVID's origins.
Fuel prices soar on back of Iran war, leaving Yemeni labourers with no work
Construction projects in Yemen are paused as rising fuel prices trigger a domino effect on building material costs.
Is the world at risk of another energy shock?
Disruptions across Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb and the Black Sea threaten supplies and raise costs for consumers.
Ex-FIFA chief Blatter blasts plan to sell stake in World Cup to investors
Sepp Blatter, FIFA chief for 17 years until 2015, has blasted new proposal that moves 'people's game' further from fans.
Trump says US to deliver ‘beating’ to Iran after bases again targeted
US president promises major escalation a day after new Iran attacks and his White House meeting with Netanyahu.
Why Saudi Arabia holds the key to Palestinian statehood
Riyadh’s position in the Arab and Islamic worlds bears significant weight in the prospect of normalisation with Israel.
Indian student in Russia says he’s been wrongly charged over Bihar protests
An Indian student from Bihar says he has been charged over ‘Cockroach’ protests despite being in Russia.
US and Israeli leaders expected ‘swift outcome’ in Iran
New details are emerging of how US and Israeli officials believed the war on Iran would be straightforward and short.
‘There is no ceasefire’ say Palestinians in Gaza after new Israeli strikes
'There is no ceasefire' say Palestinians in Gaza after new Israeli strikes
How a seaweed bloom is affecting tourism in Mexico
In Mexico, a record surge of brown, smelly seaweed known as sargassum has blanketed the idyllic coastline.
Fragile peace in Syria’s Set Zaynab as sectarian challenges persist
Locals in southern Damascus town await safer times as fears rooted in a decade of war still loom over daily life.
How are AI models able to autonomously hack others?
The next phase of AI has begun. Autonomous agents can make decisions and complete tasks with little human input.