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Tunisia calls EU parliament rights resolution 'blatant interference'

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Tunisian President Kais Saied has labelled a recent EU Parliament resolution on human rights as 'blatant interference.' What does this mean for Tunisia's political ...

China says humanoid robot buzz carries bubble risk

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Government support and strong supply chains are helping Chinese firms push ahead in the race to develop AI-powered robots that could one day help perform everyday ...

Israeli forces kill 13 people in southern Syria

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The Israeli army said an exchange of fire in the operation to detain militants in the Syrian village of Beit Jin left six Israeli soldiers wounded, with three of ...

Kenyan runner Evans Kibet reveals how he was tricked into fighting in Russia-Ukraine conflict

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Kenyan long-distance runner Evans Kibet's journey took a dark turn when he was deceived into signing a military contract in Russia, leading to his capture in Ukraine. ...

Gabriel faces 'weeks' out of action in major blow for Arsenal

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Gabriel Magalhaes will be out of action for " weeks" after picking up an injury

Pandas fly home to China after kidney failure diagnosis

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Beloved pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi were flown back to China years earlier than planned after Huan Huan developed chronic kidney disease, drawing emotional farewells ...

Thai court issues arrest warrant for Miss Universe co-owner

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Ann Jakapong-Jakrajutatip has been accused of fraud and concealing information.

G20 summit highlights urgent need for unity in a fractured world

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At the G20 summit in South Africa, leaders express concern over geopolitical fractures jeopardising the group's role in addressing economic crises, as they confront ...

G20 summit in Johannesburg: South Africa emphasises the importance of multilateralism

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At the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the urgent need for multilateralism to tackle global challenges, while US President ...

Draft joint statement ready for G20 leaders' summit: sources

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A draft joint statement for the G20 summit in South Africa has been finalised, despite the US's boycott, raising questions about the future of global cooperation. ...

Trump to host NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after week of political fireworks

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After a heated back-and-forth, NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet President Trump at the White House on Friday

Five things to know about Africa's first G20

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Leaders of the world's largest economies will meet in Johannesburg on November 22 and 23 for the G20 summit, the first of its kind in Africa.

Nicki Minaj stands with Trump on Nigeria religious persecution

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Rap icon Nicki Minaj praises Donald Trump for addressing the persecution of religious minorities in Nigeria, urging an end to faith-based violence.

SA says 'suspicious' flights from Israel an 'agenda to cleanse Palestinians'

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South Africa expresses alarm over the unexpected arrival of 153 Palestinians from Gaza, suggesting a deliberate effort to 'cleanse' them from their homeland, as ...

Modi calls deadly New Delhi car blast a ‘conspiracy’

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called a deadly car explosion in the heart of the capital a " conspiracy", vowing those responsible will face justice. ...

Trump vs Mamdani: NYC’s new mayor turns up the volume on the President

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Donald Trump loves few things more than tackling a new political foe. But has he met his match in New York's incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani?

US Supreme Court hears challenge to Trump tariff powers

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Billions of dollars in customs revenue and a key lever in Trump's trade wars are at stake, while the conservative-dominated court once again grapples with novel ...

Zohran Mamdani secures victory as New York mayor

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Since his surprise victory in the Democratic Party primary in June, New Yorkers have become used to seeing his bearded, smiling face on television -- and on badges ...

Trump says he ‘won’t rule out’ military operation in Nigeria to protect Christians

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US President Donald Trumprepeated his threat of a military operation in Nigeria over killings of Christians, after the Nigerian presidency suggested a meeting to ...

Ai chatbots like ChatGPT get the news wrong half the time, study finds

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The report noted that one out of every five answers contained major accuracy issues.

Louvre museum robbery | French cops hunt jewel thieves

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Eight "priceless" items of jewellery were stolen including an emerald-and-diamond necklace that Napoleon gave his wife Empress Marie Louise.

Afrikaner enclave Kleinfontein fights zoning battle as apartheid architect’s legacy looms

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Kleinfontein, an Afrikaner enclave east of Pretoria, is facing a municipal battle over zoning and rates, which residents argue is a form of political punishment. ...

Global Sumud Flotilla shines a light on Gaza despite Israeli interception - Tutu Trust

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The Global Sumud Flotilla's mission to deliver aid to Gaza was thwarted by Israeli warships, yet it succeeded in drawing global attention to the plight of Palestinians, ...

Elon Musk inches closer to becoming world's first trillionaire

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The Tesla and SpaceX CEO became the first person to achieve a net worth of $500 billion, briefly, as the shares in his electric vehicle company rebound from his ...

Foreign journalists face uncertain future under Trump

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With the administration planning to slash correspondent visas and issuing not-so-veiled warnings, foreign journalists find themselves under pressure in the United ...