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Israeli settlers block Palestinian children from school in the West Bank
Students, teachers and families stage daily peaceful sit-ins at the site of the fence near Umm al-Khair village.
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Iran’s leaders debate war and peace after Trump ceasefire extension
State television pushes line that Iranians want more war, but others urge reason and moderation.
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Trump calls Iran’s leadership ‘fractured’. Is it, and who’s in charge?
Almost 53 days into war, there is little evidence suggesting that Iranian government is fragmented.
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arts24 - From pop royalty to raw Americana: 'Michael', 'The New West' and 'Die, My Love'
This week's film show on arts24 spotlights a trio of strikingly different releases, led by Antoine Fuqua's highly anticipated biopic "Michael", which features a breakout performance from nephew Jaafar…
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Nepal’s home minister resigns, second cabinet exit in one month
Sudan Gurung steps down after less than a month in office, citing questions about his investments and other matters.
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Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family’s crypto firm to court
World Liberty is under increasing scrutiny from some of its investors, who have complained about lack of transparency.
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Prize-winning book 'Houris' brings prison term for French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud
French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud says he has been sentenced in Algeria to three years in prison and fined over his award-winning novel “Houris,” which revisits the country’s civil war. The ruling reflects…
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Food security: Why UN chief Guterres’s plan to get fertiliser flowing in Hormuz is stalling
The United Nations is pushing its proposal for a humanitarian corridor to get fertiliser and other essential goods through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively blocked since the start of…
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Pakistan out of women’s football tournament in India over political strife
Pakistani government bars football team from participating in the SAFF Women's Championship hosted in Goa, India.
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Russia says will halt oil flow to Germany via Druzhba pipeline
Moscow confirms it will suspend shipments of Kazakh oil to Germany from May 1.
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Unblocked EU loan provides relief to Ukraine's strained finances
European Union ambassadors unblocked on Wednesday a 90-billion-euro ($106 billion) loan to Ukraine that is critical for Kyiv's ability to keep up the fight against Russia. The loan, which was approved…
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France boosts fuel subsidies amid mounting cost-of-living pressure
As the French government expands its support for rising energy costs, Prime Minister Lecornu has announced a significant increase in monthly fuel subsidies aimed at helping low-income workers and key…
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