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Hungary to ban pro-democracy groups, media outlets receiving US aid

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Hungary to ban pro-democracy groups, media outlets receiving US aid

Under Orban, Hungary has for years enacted crackdowns on NGOs and the country’s independent media.

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United Nations confirms US will leave World Health Organization in 2026

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United Nations confirms US will leave World Health Organization in 2026

The UN body has received a formal request from Washington to withdraw next year as Trump orders a pause on WHO funding.

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Elon Musk accused of Nazi salutes at Trump inauguration event

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Elon Musk accused of Nazi salutes at Trump inauguration event

Tech mogul Elon Musk has denied making Nazi salutes at an inauguration event for US President Donald Trump.

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Trump grants clemency to all charged over January 6 US Capitol attack

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Trump grants clemency to all charged over January 6 US Capitol attack

US president sweeps away years-long effort to punish those responsible for trying to overturn the 2020 election.

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Trump’s new meme coin and crypto token soar on his first day in office

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Trump’s new meme coin and crypto token soar on his first day in office

Trump's promise to usher in a 'golden age' for crypto is a sharp contrast from his predecessor.

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Thousands gather in Germany to protest far-right AfD congress

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Thousands gather in Germany to protest far-right AfD congress

Thousands attempt to block delegates from attending meeting where Alice Weidel chosen as AfD's candidate for chancellor.

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Lebanon’s PM meets Syria’s de facto leader in Damascus

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Lebanon’s PM meets Syria’s de facto leader in Damascus

Lebanon's Mikati and Syria’s al-Sharaa discuss relations, including smuggling between countries and border challenges.

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Real Madrid vs Barcelona preview; Supercopa final, El Clasico, team news

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Real Madrid must not repeat El Clasico ‘mistakes’ in Supercopa final

Before the final, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti warns against mistakes from 4-0 El Clasico thrashing by Barca.

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Israel’s image crisis and the limits of propaganda

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Israel’s image crisis and the limits of propaganda

Deepening cracks in Israel's narrative: critiques and questions are getting harder to ignore.

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Syrian intelligence says it thwarted ISIL attempt to blow up Shia shrine

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Syrian intelligence says it thwarted ISIL attempt to blow up Shia shrine

The Sayyida Zeinab shrine in Damascus has previously been targeted by ISIL and other armed groups in Syria.

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Tump shows he “doesn’t really have a plan” for Middle East

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Tump shows he “doesn’t really have a plan” for Middle East

Rami Khouri, comments on Trump saying that “all hell” will break loose if Hamas doesn’t release Israeli captives.

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South Korea martial law: How did we get here?

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South Korea martial law: How did we get here?

The surprising move comes as President Yoon Suk Yeol popularity in recent polls plummeted.

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UN raises alarm over Syria as opposition groups press Hama offensive

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UN raises alarm over Syria as opposition groups press Hama offensive

Syrian state media says government troops are in fierce battles with opposition groups in Hama province.

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US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers

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US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s ‘shadow fleet’ of oil tankers

The latest US sanctions are part of an effort to disrupt Iran's use of oil revenue to finance its nuclear programme.

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Syrian hospital hit in air attack on opposition-held Idlib

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Syrian hospital hit in air attack on opposition-held Idlib

Several people were killed in an air attack on a hospital in Syria’s opposition-held Idlib province.

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Rebel advance in Syria “bodies very ill” for Assad Forces

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Rebel advance in Syria “bodies very ill” for Assad Forces

Joshua Landis on why Syrian government forces were quickly overrun in Aleppo, president Al-Assad may seek assistance.

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Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening in first overseas trip since election

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Trump to attend Notre Dame reopening in Paris in first trip since election

US president-elect says he will visit Paris for 'very special day' celebrating restoration of fire-damaged cathedral.

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Olympic champions Sifan Hassan, Letsile Tebogo named Athletes of the Year

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Olympic champions Sifan Hassan, Letsile Tebogo named Athletes of the Year

Dutch runner is rewarded for her three Olympic medals in a week at the 2024 Games, where Tebogo won the men's 200m gold.

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Romania’s governing party set to win election despite far-right resurgence

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Romania’s governing party set to win election despite far-right resurgence

Left-leaning Social Democratic Party to hold parliament, but Alliance for Uniting Romanians makes big gains.

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Syrian rebels push towards Hama as government forces launch counterattacks

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Syria opposition fighters push ahead as gov’t forces launch counterattacks

Russian and Syrian jets reportedly attack Idlib city on fifth day of opposition's surprise advance in northwest Syria.