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Gaza ‘ceasefire at risk’ if UNRWA forced to stop operations
UK, France and Germany reiterate 'grave concern' over Israeli law forbidding contact between its officials and UN agency
Which countries will Trump’s foreign aid suspension hurt most?
The decision comes as President Donald Trump pushes for all government departments to prioritise 'America First'.
Is Elon Musk a Nazi, and can he get European far-right hardliners elected?
Many people accuse Musk of harbouring Nazi sympathies. The truth is likely more mundane, say experts.
Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at key Russian oil refinery
Kyiv’s latest attack on Russia's critical infrastructure hits second oil refinery in space of a week.
Israel attacks Lebanon’s Bekaa Valley, violates ceasefire deal again
In the two months from November 27 to Monday, Israel killed at least 83 people in Lebanon
Myanmar military extends state of emergency for another six months
The declaration is widely anticipated to be the last before the military holds long-delayed national polls this year.
Three million Hindus take ‘holy dip’ a day after fatal crowd crush
The Kumbh Mela attracts tens of millions of Hindu faithful every 12 years to the northern city of Prayagraj.
Trump insists Jordan and Egypt will take Palestinians from Gaza
“They will do it”. US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza.
Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank’s Jenin
At least 19 people have been killed by Israeli forces since it ramped up deadly raids after Gaza ceasefire.
With France’s military influence in Africa gone, can it rely on soft power?
The French language and a CFA currency tying 14 countries to France's treasury continue to have big effects.