United Nations human rights experts have condemned the arrest, alleged enforced disappearance and detention of six Egyptian journalists who make up the entire newsroom of the independent investigative media platform Matsadaash, warning
Microsoft narrowly exceeded Wall Street’s expectations for quarterly revenue as strong demand for its Azure cloud services, particularly from companies developing and deploying artificial intelligence solutions, boosted results. The technology giant reported
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Since December, Australian teenagers under 16 have been adapting to a life without their favourite social media apps, including TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram, after the government introduced a sweeping ban
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The World Health Organization has said the risk of further international spread of the Nipah virus from the latest outbreak in India remains low, adding that there is no evidence so far
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Japan cannot afford to stand aside if the United States defends Taiwan in a future conflict with China, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said, warning that failure to support American forces would
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Entire neighbourhoods in a hilltop town in southern Sicily have been torn apart by a massive landslide triggered by extreme rainfall, forcing the evacuation of around 1,500 residents and leaving buildings split
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An Iranian oil tanker masquerading as hundreds of kilometers away while loading jet fuel has emerged as a key link in a covert supply chain fueling Myanmar’s escalating air war against civilians,
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Ukraine’s political establishment has been shaken by fresh allegations of systemic corruption after the country’s top anti-graft prosecutor said dozens of lawmakers had been implicated in vote rigging inside parliament. Speaking to
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Japan has discreetly asked some of its fishermen to stay away from the disputed Senkaku islands in the East China Sea, reflecting growing concern in Tokyo that even minor maritime incidents could
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said Britain will not be forced to choose between the United States and China as he prepares for a landmark visit to Beijing this week, arguing that
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Saudi Arabia has ordered a major review of its flagship Neom development, signalling a significant retreat from one of the most ambitious urban projects ever conceived. The futuristic megacity on the Red
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The Alpine village of Funes, once a quiet retreat known mainly to hikers and mountaineers, is taking decisive action to stem the flow of tourists after viral fame transformed it into a
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Alex Honnold, the world-renowned free solo climber, has completed what is being described as the highest urban climb in history after scaling Taipei 101 without ropes or safety equipment. Wearing only a
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India is marking Republic Day 2026 today with a blend of patriotic ceremony and high-stakes diplomacy, as European Union leaders attend the national parade in New Delhi. The celebration, traditionally centred on
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China’s Communist Party has opened an investigation into two of its most senior military figures, a move that underscores the depth and persistence of President Xi Jinping’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign and raises
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The United States is pressing Bolivia to expel suspected Iranian intelligence operatives and formally designate Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, along with Hezbollah and Hamas, as terrorist organizations, according to sources
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