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What and when is Hajj? An illustrated guide, answers to 10 common questions
An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on June 4.
Macron threatens sanctions on Israelis over Gaza aid crisis
French president calls establishment of a Palestinian state 'a moral duty and a political necessity'.
Israel should feel settlement spread comes at a “big price”
Only sanctions and accountability can reverse Israel’s push to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Exploring Trump’s murky relationship with crypto
US President Donald Trump’s move to relax laws around cryptocurrency while promoting his own coins has been criticised.
Climate change adds extra month of extreme heat for 4bn people: Report
The study found that without the phasing out of fossil fuels, temperatures will continue to soar.
RFK Jr ends COVID vaccine recommendation: What do facts say about risks?
Robert F Kennedy Jr revoked CDC's COVID-19 vaccine advice for children and pregnant women, causing expert confusion.
Japanese seafood set to return to China after Fukushima wastewater row
Tokyo and Beijing are closing in on a deal to allow Japanese seafood exports to resume following 2023 ban.
High stakes as Poland heads to round two of presidential election
The country’s choice of its next president will likely determine whether government can get vital reforms through.
White House to amend flagship health report citing phantom studies
The White House said the citation errors were 'formatting issues' that did not detract from the report's importance.
Sentence for ex-Goldman banker in 1MDB case ‘too short’: Malaysian minister
Former Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner was sentenced on Thursday to two years in prison for role in 1MDB scandal.