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Italy to propose global ceasefire for 2026 Winter Olympics
A global truce for the duration of February's 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics will be sought by hosts Italy.
Malaysia football federation to fight FIFA sanctions for cheating claims
FIFA cited falsified or doctored documentation in sanctioning Malaysia football for breaches in an AFC qualifier.
Pope Leo plans symbolic debut foreign trips to Turkiye and Lebanon
Pontiff expected to appeal for peace in Middle East and address the region's Muslims and Christians.
Fifth French PM quits in three years: Can Macron survive, and what’s next?
An embattled President Macron is facing increasing calls to announce snap elections or even to step down.
Outgoing French PM launches last-gasp bid to quell political crisis
Sebastien Lecornu to hold two days of talks to try to shore up cross-party support for his collapsed government.
What caused Nepal’s devastating flood damage and how was it contained?
Karki government has been praised for issuing early warnings and imposing road closures in response to flood forecasts.
Gaza girl removes ‘stray bullet’ after being injured by an Israeli drone
A Palestinian girl removed a ‘stray bullet’ that struck her in the head during an Israeli drone in Gaza city.
Is Donald Trump trying to dial back tensions with Brazil?
Trump's 50 percent tariffs on Brazil have strained ties. But experts say he might be smelling the coffee - literally.
Myanmar activists to sue Norway’s Telenor for handing data to military
Claimants say government used data to track and target activists in the wake of 2021 coup.
Video: Search for bodies called off after Indonesia school collapse
A search for the bodies of victims from a school collapse in Indonesia has called off after the death toll finalised.