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Hunger strike for 70 days: How the body breaks down without food
Medical estimates put survival without food at 45 to 61 days. Three UK activists are now pushing beyond that boundary.
LIVE: Barcelona vs Real Madrid: El Clasico Supercopa final
Follow our live build-up with team news coverage before our live text commentary stream of Spain's Super Cup final.
Iran protests live: Tehran says it will hit back at US, Israel if attacked
Iranian president calls for unity as protests triggered by an economic crisis escalate into the worst unrest in years.
Sudan announces government’s return to Khartoum from wartime capital
Army-aligned government returns to the capital, which was quickly overrun by the RSF in the early days of war in 2023.
Iran’s Pezeshkian pledges economic overhaul amid spiralling protests
President strikes conciliatory tone but accuses US and Israel of fuelling unrest that has killed dozens.
Benin votes in key parliamentary, local polls a month after thwarted coup
Elections take place weeks after foiled coup attempt that shook the country.
Medvedev defeats Nakashima to win Brisbane trophy before Australian Open
Former world number one wins in straight sets to stake his claim as an Australian Open contender.
BRICS wargames: Why they matter, why India opted out
South Africa is hosting the BRICS exercises, but two founding members are not participating amid tensions with the US.
Iran warns US it will retaliate against any attack
Tehran has warned it will retaliate against US military bases and Israel if Iran is attacked.
Fourth Palestinian baby freezes to death in Gaza since November
Gaza infant freezes to death as doctors battle power cuts and displaced families struggle to survive in flooded tents.