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First trial of Assad-era Syrian official starts in Damascus
Syria begun its first public trial of former Assad-era officials, with ex-security chief Atef Najib appearing in court.
Thai police arrest Indonesian wanted for $10m cyberfraud
The 33-year-old Indonesian taken into custody at luxury resort on island of Phuket after FBI tip-off.
Abbas loyalists sweep Palestinian elections, including some seats in Gaza
Voter turnout in Gaza remained low due to the ongoing impact of the genocide.
New footage shows moment of deadly bus bombing in Colombia
Newly released dashcam video shows the moment that a bomb-laden bus exploded in Colombia.
‘State of war’: Why Israel has escalated attacks in Gaza
Israel escalates attacks and expands control in Gaza Strip, sidelining the new US-backed technocratic administration.
Will Yamal, Salah and Ekitike miss the World Cup 2026 due to injury?
From Spanish prodigy Lamine Yamal to Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Brazil's trio, these 10 players could be out of action.
War, the Gulf & Rethinking Money in Sport
Samantha Johnson looks at how geopolitics could impact the business of sport in the Gulf
Iran shifts economic focus to essentials during war uncertainty
The government is partly reversing a currency decision for basic items and tapping into the country's sovereign fund.
Mali rattled by ongoing armed attacks: What to know
Mali's security situation has deteriorated in recent years, as armed groups have carried out coordinated attacks.
40 years since the world’s worst nuclear disaster in Ukraine
40 years since the world’s worst nuclear disaster in Ukraine