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Death toll from sectarian violence in northwest Pakistan rises to 130
Violence has escalated in the region after gunmen opened fire on convoys carrying Shia pilgrims on November 21.
Syrian rebels push towards Hama as government forces launch counterattacks
Russian and Syrian jets reportedly attack Idlib city on fifth day of opposition's surprise advance in northwest Syria.
Syrian rebel advance brings exiled Aleppo residents back to city
Syrian opposition fighters have pushed Assad’s forces out of Aleppo, allowing exiled residents to return.
Patricia Scotland on the Commonwealth’s future and its colonial past
The Commonwealth faces questions about its relevance amid climate change and inequality. Can it adapt to changes?
It’s time to tax fossil fuels and shipped goods to fund climate resilience
Climate-stricken regions are sinking into debt. We can stop that by financing the loss and damage fund through levies.
‘Maya blue’: The mystery dye recreated two centuries after it was lost
A ceramicist retraces his Maya roots to recreate a long-lost pre-Hispanic pigment that survived for over a millennium.
US surgeon breaks down reading stories from Gaza doctors
US paediatric surgeon Dr Tanya Haj-Hassan broke down in tears at a UN hearing as she recounted stories from Gaza.
Loving it: Populist on populist violence
Trump’s fans in Canada are outraged now that he has threatened tariffs.
Israel to be “more forceful” with any Hezbollah “skirmishes”
Drew Mikhael on why Israel may consider ratcheting up its military response to any ceasefire violations by Hezbollah.
Who is Kash Patel, the Trump loyalist tapped to run the FBI?
Appointment of a loyal aide to the FBI post could end long-running tradition of keeping presidents at arm’s length.