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Victims of Senegal’s police brutality still await justice

Victims of police brutality in Senegal demand justice. But efforts are being stalled by a rift between top officials.

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Curacao, Cape Verde, Jordan and Uzbekistan set for World Cup debuts

At least four nations will be making their first appearance at the finals. Fans around the world watched on in excitement as they discovered their World Cup opponents.

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U.S boosts military presence in Puerto Rico amid Venezuela tensions

To crackdown on so-called “narcoterrorists”, the US has slowly but steadily been building up its military presence in the Caribbean. 15,000 troops are now stationed in the area, many in Puerto Rico.

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Influential architect Frank Gehry dies, 96

One of the world's most influential architects Frank Gehry has died at the age of 96. Known for his whimsical, unpredictable style, he rose to fame with his titanium design for the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.

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Battle for Pokrovsk: Ukraine disputes claims Russia captured the city

Ukraine insists it's still in control of parts of Pokrovsk, despite Russia claiming it's now occupying the strategic city. Its capture would boost President Vladimir Putin's demands for Ukraine to give up the eastern Donbass region in re...

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Venezuela opposition leader praises U.S. for pressure on Maduro

Tensions are rising along the Colombia-Venezuela border as opposition groups call for street protests against the government and to defend democracy, just days before one of the country’s top opposition leaders is set to receive the Nobe...

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Fighting in Al Suwayda forces families to leave homes

More than a million people forced from their homes in Syria, have now returned. But fighting between Druze and Bedouin armed groups in Al Suwayda has triggered a new wave of displacement.

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Sri Lanka cyclone: Food prices skyrocket after crop, livestock losses

Sri Lanka has asked the International Monetary Fund for an additional 200 million dollars, to help rebuild after Cyclone Ditwah. The country suffered a level of death and destruction not seen since the 2004 Tsunami, and it's still assess...

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Palestinians hope Christmas season will boost their economy

Bethlehem will light up its Christmas tree for the first time in two years on Saturday. The city’s economy is in deep crisis due to Israel’s repeated assaults over the past two years.

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U.S. President Donald Trump receives inaugural FIFA Peace Prize

Donald Trump has been awarded a newly-created peace prize by football's governing body FIFA. The U.S. President has made no secret of his desire to win the Nobel Peace Prize. He was presented with the award at the 2026 World Cup Draw in ...

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Netflix to buy Warner Bros Studios in multi-billion dollar deal

Streaming giant Netflix is buying one of Hollywood's oldest and most famous studios, in a multi-billion dollar deal. The firm is acquiring the studio and streaming business of Warner Brothers Discoverym the company behind franchises such...

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German parliament advances plan to boost military numbers

Thousands of students in Germany have protested after parliament approved a controversial law bringing back voluntary military service for 18-year-olds. Germany is the latest European country to strengthen conscription, in response to Ru...

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Somalis in Minneapolis fear being unfairly targeted

U.S. officials have arrested 12 people in Minneapolis this week, as part of the Trump Administration's crackdown on undocumented migrants. Surrounded by his cabinet earlier today, President Donald Trump described Somalis living in Americ...

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Azteca Stadium to host World Cup opener for third time

The historic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City is undergoing its largest renovation since it was built in 1966, in preparation to become the first stadium in the world to host three World Cup opening matches.

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Sri Lanka: Floods hit poultry industry, endangering food supplies

Sri Lanka’s poultry industry struggles after floods. Up to 2 million chickens lost as food supplies face disruption.

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Russia-India sign trade agreements despite pressure from the West

Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at an annual summit and agreed to diversify mutual economic ties, as the United States presses India to revise its decades-old partnership wit...

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U.S.-Venezuela tension: Many Colombians closely monitoring situation

Many Colombians are closely watching what's happening between Venezuela and the United States, fearing they may get caught up in the escalating tension.

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India flight disruptions: Indigo airline accused of mismanagement

India's largest budget airline has admitted partial blame for hundreds of flight cancellations across the country. The company is accused of failing to prepare for new rules related to working hours for pilots.

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DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal: Leaders sign accord alongside U.S.

It's a deal described as the beginning of a new path to peace. Leaders from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed an agreement aiming to end the long-running conflict in eastern DRC. U.S. President Donald Trump hosted t...

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2026 World Cup draw kicks off soon

On Friday (December 5), FIFA will conduct the draw for the top men's football tournament, taking place across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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Pakistani man recounts decades of TTP persecution

Violence surges in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as Taliban attacks persist and residents live in fear despite deadly security raids.

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Israel hits multiple towns in southern Lebanon as attacks intensify

Strike on Jbaa follows warnings for more attacks as Israel continues daily attacks despite year-old ceasefire.

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Ukraine peace efforts stall amid corruption and winter war fears

Peace talks remain frozen as Ukrainians face another difficult winter and a deepening corruption crisis.

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Sri Lanka residents question government's readiness for floods

Sri Lankans demand answers after the country’s worst climate disaster in 20 years leaves hundreds dead and thousands displaced.

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Macron tells Xi that China, France must overcome ‘differences’

Macron’s three-day visit aims at getting China to exert pressure on Russia for a ceasefire deal with Ukraine.

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Arab region warming at record pace, WMO warns of deadly extremes

One of the hottest places on Earth is getting even hotter. New warnings show that temperatures across the Arab region are rising.

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Finland’s Indigenous Sami people facing threats to their way of life

It's home to Europe’s only recognised Indigenous people, but the way of life for the Sami in Lapland is under threat.

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Trump to host Rwanda, DRC leaders at White House to sign peace deal

Meeting to build on earlier agreements to end fighting in eastern DRC, which has persisted throughout talks.

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Parents desperate for news after students abducted in Nigeria

More than 300 school children abducted amid surge in armed attacks, bringing back memories of 2014 Chibok girls’ kidnapping.

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GCC summit in Bahrain focuses on collective security

GCC summit in Bahrain backs collective security, Gaza aid, and economic unity, amid regional rivalries and tensions with Iran.

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