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US presidential hopeful Nikki Haley uses SNL cameo to mock Trump
Republican presidential candidate Haley made jibes about Trump's age, mental competency on Saturday Night Live.
World Aquatics Championships in Qatar
The event features athletes from 201 countries competing across 75 medal events in six aquatic sports.
EU: Postponed Senegal election opens ‘period of uncertainty’
International community calls for new date and transparent polls after president announces indefinite delay.
El Salvador votes with Nayib Bukele poised for second presidential term
The country is voting in both presidential and legislative polls; incumbent Bukele faces virtually no competition.
Facebook at 20: From virtual community to censorship of reality
I've spent half of my life on a platform that today is actively censoring and encroaching on privacy. It's time to quit.
It’s wedding season in Pakistan, and it has a name – ‘Decemberistan’
The cooler weather between November and February means weddings in the predominantly Muslim country. Lots of weddings.
US-UK strikes on Yemen’s Houthis: What we know so far
The Houthis say they remain undeterred after the latest round of strikes that hit dozens of targets.
Week in pictures: From European farmers’ protests to wildfires in Chile
A roundup of some of last week’s events.
Russian wives demand return of reservist husbands fighting in Ukraine
Dozens of women have protested Russia’s war on Ukraine and called for the return of their husbands.
How have Red Sea attacks by Yemen’s Houthi fighters affected companies?
The strikes have forced ships to change route, causing major disruptions in companies' chains of production.
Iraq says US bombing killed civilians and intensified regional conflict
The US has warned of more strikes after bombing 85 alleged Iran-linked targets in Iraq and Syria.
Afraa, ‘miracle baby’ of Syria’s earthquake, is turning one
Walking a bit, talking a bit, the baby born under rubble nearly a year ago is thriving with her adoptive family.
Facebook turns 20: How the social media giant grew to 3 billion users
Still the world’s largest social media platform, Facebook celebrates its 20th birthday on February 4.
We, Jewish students, must not be silent on the genocide in Gaza
Suppressing pro-Palestinian voices is not fighting anti-Semitism; there is nothing anti-Semitic about opposing genocide.
Russia says dozens killed in Ukraine shelling of bakery in Lysychansk
Russia says at least 28 people were killed after Ukrainian forces shelled a bakery in Lysychansk city.
Is China’s economy in serious trouble?
Chinese officials signal their concerns by taking measures aimed at reviving growth and steadying markets.
Indian model Poonam Pandey fakes cervical cancer death, triggering a row
Poonam Pandey announces death on Instagram, inviting flurry of reports and obituaries. Next day, she says it was fake.
Norwegian FM: Palestinian state essential for Middle East peace
Espen Barth Eide discusses Norway peace efforts in Israel-Palestine conflict from Oslo Accords to advocating Gaza truce.
US, UK launch new wave of strikes on Yemen’s Houthis amid Gaza war
The new wave of attacks comes as Houthis continue to target Israel-linked ships, demanding end to war in Gaza.
Biden sweeps South Carolina Democratic primary with ‘loser’ taunt at Trump
While Biden faced little opposition, vote being watched amid concerns on his popularity, especially among Black voters.