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Ivorians protest ‘flawed and rigged’ system as pivotal election looms
Civil society and opposition urge shutdowns and boycotts as Alassane Ouattara seeks fourth term in presidential polls.
Ireland picks new president, polls indicate win for pro-Palestine candidate
Catherine Connolly, whose campaign was rocked by a last-minute deepfake video, is predicted to win.
Why has Trump ended trade talks with Canada over a Reagan advertisement?
A Canadian state wants to swamp US TV networks with a commercial showing Ronald Reagan opposing tariffs.
Bloody Sunday families condemn British soldier’s acquittal
Families of Bloody Sunday victims have condemned the decision to acquit the British soldier charged over the killings.
FBI’s NBA probe puts booming business of sports betting in the spotlight
Prior to events relating to the NBA, India banned online gambling in August hitting its national cricket team's sponsor.
The US warships off Venezuela aren’t there to fight drugs
Washington’s Caribbean build-up isn’t about traffickers. It’s about projecting power and pushing regime change.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to meet European leaders in London over military aid
'Coalition of the Willing' to meet to step up pressure on Russia's Putin after a new round of sanctions.
US allies seek to keep Trump “invested” in Asia trip talks
Analyst Patricia M Kim says some Asian countries hope to show Trump they are valuable partners to the US.
Terror-free Turkiye: A homegrown peace reshaping the region
The PKK’s dissolution marks a uniquely Turkish path to peace, strengthening energy security and regional cooperation.
Court throws out corruption case seeking to oust Turkish opposition leader
Case seen as test of judicial independence amid crackdown on opposition members including 2028 presidential candidate.

