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Israel and Lebanon are holding rare diplomatic talks in D.C.
Amid regional tensions, Israeli and Lebanese officials meet in Washington for preparatory talks aimed at establishing a framework for future negotiations.
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Sin libertad de navegación no hay globalización
The war in Ukraine has exposed the fragility of maritime trade routes, challenging the very foundation of globalized commerce.
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The last ‘butterflies’ of the Kurdish front
In the mountains of Kurdistan, women fighters of the PJAK and HPJ embrace a Sufi parable of sacrifice as they prepare for a worsening conflict with Iran.
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Israeli attack kills several people in Gaza refugee camp
Israeli airstrike on Shati refugee camp leaves multiple casualties as conflict intensifies in northern Gaza.
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Public universities admit 65 non-local DSE pupils last year, a fivefold jump since 2022
Hong Kong's public universities see a fivefold surge in non-local DSE admissions as local student numbers decline, raising questions about access and funding.
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The Take: Who is keeping the fight alive in Sudan’s war?
Three years of brutal conflict have devastated Sudan, leaving civilians to bear the brunt of a forgotten war as international attention wanes.
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UN says Haiti powerful gang expansion halted but threat persists
UN report finds anti-gang operations have stalled the expansion of armed groups in Port-au-Prince, but warns of persistent and adaptive threats.
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Gaza : des frappes israéliennes ont fait 10 morts, dont un enfant, selon la Défense civile
Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza kill ten, including a child, as both sides trade blame for shattering a fragile ceasefire.
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UK to call for end to Sudan bloodshed at Berlin talks on third anniversary of war
Britain doubles aid and calls for a ceasefire at a Berlin conference marking three years of war, but deep geopolitical divisions cast a long shadow over hopes for peace.
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Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says
Influential think tank finds flagship government scheme disproportionately benefited higher earners, raising questions about its effectiveness for first-time buyers.
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Lidl and Iceland ads are first banned under new UK junk food rules
Supermarket giants Lidl and Iceland are the first to fall foul of a landmark UK ban on online junk food advertising, with rulings against Instagram and Daily Mail promotions.
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U.S., Iran may resume talks this week despite port blockade
Despite a tense U.S. naval blockade of an Iranian port, diplomatic channels appear set to reopen, averting a feared oil price spike.