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Russian lawmakers give final nod on record military funding boost

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Russian lawmakers give final nod on record military funding boost

Massive increase in spending builds on last year's record, as Moscow maintains war on Ukraine, confrontation with West.

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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement takes effect

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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement takes effect

A ceasefire agreement ending 14 months of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect.

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Israeli govt “shooting itself in the legs” by boycotting Haaretz

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Israeli govt “shooting itself in the legs” by boycotting Haaretz

Akiva Eldar on the impact of the Israeli government’s crackdown on the newspaper, Haaretz, and previously on Al Jazeera.

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Georgia’s governing party taps pro-Russian ex-footballer for president

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Georgia’s governing party taps pro-Russian ex-footballer for president

Mikheil Kavelashvili viewed as a shoo-in given Georgian Dream's influence over electoral college vote.

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Gukesh beats Ding Liren in Game 3; ties World Chess Championship final

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Gukesh beats Liren in Game 3; draws level in World Chess Championship final

Indian teenager makes comeback on day three after losing the opening game and drawing the second one in Singapore.

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US stock market surges to record high despite Trump’s tariff threats

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US stock market surges to record high despite Trump’s tariff threats

The S&P 500 rises 0.57 percent after US president-elect's tariff announcements roil European and Asian markets.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,006

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,006

These were the key developments on the 1,006th day of Russia's war on Ukraine.

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Pakistan’s Champions Trophy fate to be decided by ICC on November 29

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Host Pakistan to find out Friday if ICC Champions Trophy 2025 goes ahead

The ICC will decide next steps for the Pakistan-hosted tournament after India refused to travel to the country.

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Video: Israeli finance minister says it is ‘necessary to occupy Gaza’

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Israeli finance minister says it’s ‘necessary to occupy Gaza’

Israel’s finance minister told a settler lobbying group that it is “necessary to occupy the Gaza Strip".

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War on women: Sexual violence in Sudan

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War on women: Sexual violence in Sudan

We take a closer look at how the conflict in Sudan is impacting women.

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Bangladesh police clash with protesters as Hindu leader detained

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Bangladesh police clash with protesters as Hindu leader detained

A court in Chittagong denied bail to the man charged with sedition as India cautioned about justice for minorities.

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Climate Change: Are women the answer?

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Climate Change: Are women the answer?

Women play a vital part in finding a solution to climate change.

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‘Worst-case scenario’: Ukraine awaits Trump’s presidency with trepidation

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‘Worst-case scenario’: Ukraine awaits Trump’s presidency with trepidation

The incoming Russia-friendly US leader has touted a vague peace plan that worries experts and government insiders.

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Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of same-sex couple rights

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Hong Kong’s top court rules in favour of same-sex couple rights

Judge rules that the government's policies favouring heterosexual couples 'cannot be justified'.

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‘What many of us feel’: ‘Enshittification’ named word of the year

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Australia’s Macquarie Dictionary picks ‘enshittification’ as word of 2024

Judging committee says term captures widespread sense that things are getting worse.