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Bolsonaro conviction inflaming tensions in Brazil

Brazil's Supreme Court found former president Jair Bolsonaro guilty of plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election. The verdict has further polarised the country, with Bolsonaro appealing to his friend Donald Trump for help.

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Sushila Karki sworn in as Nepal's first female prime minister

Nepal has sworn in former chief justice Sushila Karki as its interim prime minister. Her appointment follows a week of historic protests, sparked by a social media ban. The unrest led to the death of at least 51 people, while hundreds of...

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Heavy downpours in Punjab destroy crops and livelihoods

As the weather clears up in India's northwestern state of Punjab, the true extent of the flood damage is slowly coming to light. The death toll stands at 53, while swathes of farmland have been destroyed. And survivors question whether t...

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Lebanon's tourism industry battles to recover from years of war

Summer in Lebanon usually brings hundreds of millions of dollars into the economy, with both expats and tourists visiting the country. But the past five years of economic crisis and war have meant disappointing numbers for merchants.

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U.S. Secretary of State wraps up his Middle East tour

US Secretary of state Antony Blinken claims Hamas has proposed numerous changes to the latest ceasefire deal, some of which he calls 'unworkable'. Hamas denies it has requested amendments. But, as Blinken heads back to the US after wrapp...

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Indigenous leaders call for end to Amazon rainforest exploitation

As Brazil prepares to host the COP-30 climate summit next year, indigenous leaders and activists are pressuring the government to take immediate action to halt deforestation and oil exploitation in the Amazon.

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Coal miners grow increasingly worried over EU's Green Deal

In a central Bulgarian mining region, anger is growing over the EU's Green Deal and its obligation to phase out fossil fuels. Miners there face an uncertain future with millions of EU funds in jeopardy - leaving coal workers in limbo.

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South Korea develops AI to ensure kimchi quality

South Korea has developed AI to guarantee the high quality of its kimchi delicacy worldwide. The AI modelling uses hundreds of thousands of data points to conduct precise analysis at each stage of the production, from seasoning to fermen...

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Climate change brewing a crisis for world coffee supply

Coffee is enjoyed in over 70 countries worldwide and around 2 billion cups are consumed every day. But the onset of climate change is grinding down the world's supply.

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Palestinian President accepts PM Shtayyeh's resignation

The Palestinian Prime Minister's resignation has called into question the issue of Gaza's future. Mohammed Shtayyeh's move comes amid U.S. pressure for the Palestinian Authority to reform.

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Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 11 civilians

At least 11 civilians have been killed in a barrage of Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon. It's in response to a Hezbollah attack which killed an Israeli soldier. The casualties have heightened the risk of a conflict engulfing the region.

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NATO hails Ukraine's attack on Russian ship in the Black Sea

NATO chief, Jens Stoltenberg has called Ukraine's recent gains in the Black Sea a great achievement. The significant military success comes as NATO defence ministers meet in Brussels to discuss support for Ukraine and their own defence s...

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Israel orders military to prepare for evacuation of Rafah

More than one million displaced Palestinians crammed into the border city of Rafah in southern Gaza, will now have to be evacuated ahead of an anticipated Israeli ground offensive.

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Netanyahu claims victory over Hamas ‘a matter of months’

Israel's Prime Minister has unequivocally rejected a Hamas truce proposal, saying he won't pause the bombardment of Gaza until 'total victory' is achieved.

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Moscow, Kyiv trade blame over downed plane

The war of words between Russia and Ukraine over the downing of a Russian cargo plane continues. Zelenskyy's accused Moscow of playing with the lives of prisoners of war. Russia has called for a UN Security Council discussion on the trag...

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EU foreign policy chief presses Israel on two-state solution

EU Foreign Ministers have been meeting in Brussels to discuss the crisis in Gaza and to formulate plans for some kind of peace process once the fighting ends.

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Garbage piles up in Gaza streets, raises health concerns

As Israel's war on Gaza continues, its impact extends to other areas beyond the mounting death toll and devastation. Basic services in the Gaza Strip have also been disrupted - including the collection of garbage.

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WHO: Humanitarian, medical situation in Gaza 'dramatically bad'

The head of the World Health Organization says the situation in Gaza is now indescribable. With nearly 90 percent of the population displaced, Tedros Ghebreyesus says overcrowding is creating the ideal environment for diseases to spread.

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Blinken on fourth Middle East tour in three months

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Abu Dhabi for the latest leg of his Middle East tour. It comes as fears grow that Israel's war in Gaza may spill into the wider region, after one of Hamas' senior leaders was killed las...

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Drought decimates Spanish olives

Spain's farming sector has been hit by the climate crisis in recent years, with a dramatic fall in olive production. The world's largest producer of olive oil is now wrestling to save not just a crop, but also a way of life.

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Houthi attacks threatening global trade

With a significant portion of the global trade depending on the safety of the Red Sea route, can the Houthi attacks force Israel and its allies into a ceasefire with Gaza?

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Killing of Hamas leader stokes fears of escalation

Hamas' deputy leader Saleh al Arouri has been killed in a drone strike on the Lebanese capital Beirut. Israel has refused to comment on the strike, but if it's found to be responsible, there are serious concerns this incident could mark ...

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Houthis say attacks to continue until Israel ends Gaza assault

A senior Houthi leader has told TRT World its attacks on Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea will continue if Israel does not stop its military bombardment of Gaza.

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70% of Gaza Strip's infrastructure damaged or destroyed

Israel has closed 2023 with new assaults in central and southern Gaza, killing dozens of Palestinians. At least 150 people have been killed and another 286 injured in the latest attacks. Israeli forces have laid much of the Gaza Strip to...

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UN warns Gaza faces 'catastrophic hunger'

In the past 24 hours, 210 Palestinians have been killed, as intense fighting and missile strikes continue across Gaza. Hospitals continue to fill with trauma casualties, and Gaza is also grappling with "catastrophic hunger," according to...

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Gaza, Ukraine dominated U.S. foreign policy in 2023

In 2023, U.S. President Joe Biden's defining foreign policy crisis seemed to be the Russia-Ukraine war. Biden also focused on careful diplomacy with China. But on October 7, Hamas launched its attack on Israel, and since then, Washington...

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Desperation rising at Gaza hospitals

The UN describes the humanitarian situation in Gaza as one of the worst in the world, with one of the biggest problems being the destruction of hospitals, none of which are functioning in the north. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netany...

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U.S. aims to protect commercial ships in Red Sea

Yemen's Houthis have carried out more than 100 rocket or missile attacks targeting at least twelve commercial vessels in the Red Sea. There are doubts about how effective Washington's Operation Protective Guardian will be in deterring fu...

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Putin says Russia's goals in Ukraine have not changed

De-militarisation and de-nazification - those were two of Vladimir Putin's aims when he ordered his military to attack Ukraine in February last year. In his annual end of year news conference, the Russian president has said there will be...

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Boycotts against Israel in US can be punished by law

Two months into the Israel-Hamas conflict, the boycott of Israeli companies and products is growing across the U.S. That's in spite of a law in almost half the states banning any boycotts.

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