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Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport

Spanish PM calls for Israel to be barred from international sport

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has proposed that Israel be barred from participating in international sports events due to its actions in Gaza. He emphasized the need to prevent Israel from using global platforms to “whitewash” its image and drew a parallel between Israel’s situation and that of Russia following its invasion of Ukraine in […]

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US says framework for deal on future of TikTok ownership agreed with China

US says framework for deal on future of TikTok ownership agreed with China

The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced that a “framework” deal has been established between Washington and China regarding the ownership of TikTok’s operations in the United States. This framework was agreed upon during trade discussions in Madrid, aimed at facilitating U.S. ownership of the social media platform. It is anticipated that U.S. President Donald Trump and

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Two men sentenced in Zambia for attempting to bewitch and kill president

Two men sentenced in Zambia for attempting to bewitch and kill president

A Zambian court has sentenced two men, Leonard Phiri from Zambia and Jasten Mabulesse Candunde from Mozambique, to two years in prison for attempting to use witchcraft to harm President Hakainde Hichilema. The two were convicted under the Witchcraft Act after their arrest in December, during which they possessed various charms, including a live chameleon.

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Rubio meets Netanyahu to discuss fallout from Qatar strike

Rubio meets Netanyahu to discuss fallout from Qatar strike

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is currently meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, where the discussions are expected to focus on the recent Israeli airstrike in Qatar. This strike targeted senior Hamas leaders and has elicited significant international criticism, including discontent from President Donald Trump. Rubio stated, “Obviously we’re not happy

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India top court stays key provisions of new law governing Muslim properties

India top court stays key provisions of new law governing Muslim properties

India’s Supreme Court has issued a stay on certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, a law aiming to reform the management of properties donated by Muslims, typically called waqf, which are valued in billions. However, the court did not annul the law in its entirety. The decision follows petitions from Muslim groups and

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Brazil's Lula hits back at Trump over Bolsonaro trial and tariffs

Brazil’s Lula hits back at Trump over Bolsonaro trial and tariffs

Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has publicly defended the recent trial and conviction of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who received a prison sentence of over 27 years for attempting to orchestrate a coup. In an opinion piece for the New York Times, Lula criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s characterization of the trial as

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Rising seas will threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050, landmark climate report warns

Rising seas will threaten 1.5 million Australians by 2050, landmark climate report warns

A recent climate report highlights significant risks posed by climate change to Australia, particularly for coastal communities. The National Climate Risk Assessment indicates that by 2050, approximately 1.5 million Australians living in these areas may face threats from rising sea levels. The report foresees an increase in severe climate hazards, including floods, cyclones, heatwaves, droughts,

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