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‘Solutions, not slogans’: Gaza holds first election in 21 years

Deir el-Balah holds Gaza's first local election in 21 years amid war ruins, with residents demanding real solutions.

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'Nervous times in Tehran' ahead of crunch US talks and strike threat

Iran warned the United States on Monday that any attack would be met "ferociously" in response to President Donald Trump's threat of limited strikes, while students staged new protests against the Islamic…

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German unions launch wave of strikes over cost-of-living pressures

The expanded industrial action comes amid a wave of strikes and protests that have sparked unrest across Europe.

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Number of amputees set to rise in Gaza as Israel blocks aid, NGO warns

Thousands of amputees cannot access care and are struggling with basic mobility.

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EU leaders discuss Iran crisis in Cyprus

European leaders meeting in Cyprus have pledged to step up efforts to help resolve conflicts in the Middle East, as the United States continues to criticize Europe for what it sees as insufficient support…

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EU leaders discuss Iran crisis in Cyprus

European leaders meeting in Cyprus have pledged to step up efforts to help resolve conflicts in the Middle East, as the United States continues to criticize Europe for what it sees as insufficient support…

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Japan to install missiles near Taiwan: Are China tensions set to spike?

Japan plans to deploy missiles near Taiwan, a move analysts say risks deepening regional tensions with China.

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Shein stores open in five more French cities

Five new Shein shops areset to open in France on Wednesday, the first outside of Paris. Initially planned for the end of 2025, their openings were pushed back after the company found itself embroiled…

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Shein stores open in five more French cities

Five new Shein shops areset to open in France on Wednesday, the first outside of Paris. Initially planned for the end of 2025, their openings were pushed back after the company found itself embroiled…

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Judge dismisses charges against FBI agents involved in Hunter Biden case

A federal judge tossed charges accusing two former FBI officials of lying to Congress about Hunter Biden investigation.

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US women's ice hockey captain responds to 'distasteful' Trump remark

Hilary Knight, captain of the victorious US women's Olympic ice hockey team, said Wednesday it was unfortunate that a "distasteful joke" by President Donald Trump had overshadowed the achievements of…

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From Australia to Vietnam, the Iran war is fuelling demand for EVs

Electric vehicle sales are surging in many markets as conflict drives up the cost of running petrol and diesel vehicles.

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