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North Korea has sent more troops to Russia, South Korea says
South Korea's National Intelligence Service says it is assessing size of Pyongyang's deployment to the war in Ukraine.
Palestinians released by Israel show signs of torture, starvation
Hundreds of Palestinians released by Israeli show signs of emaciation and abuse suffered while in detention.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,099
Here are the key developments on the 1,098th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Germany’s youth vote influenced by “TikTok & Multiple Crises”
Carl Muhlbach, FiscalFuture’s director, on why young German voters back the far right or left-wing parties.
Video captures suspected Israeli drone strike on car in Lebanon
A security camera in eastern Lebanon captured the moments a car was hit in a suspected Israeli drone attack.
Vietnam court jails journalist Huy Duc for 30 months over Facebook posts
Huy Duc worked for influential state-run newspapers before authoring a popular blog critical of country's leaders.
Iran’s government hits out at crypto again as currency freefalls
Iran appears poised to impose new levels of control and oversight into crypto amid deteriorating economic conditions.
US cutting foreign aid budgets by more than 90%, Trump administration says
US State Department says overseas development and aid programmes to be cut by $54bn.
US reports first measles death since 2015
School-aged child dies in Texas amid outbreak concentrated among followers of Christian sect.
Starlink test: Can Pakistan patch up with Elon Musk after UK grooming spat?
Is Pakistan's delay in approving Starlink's licence due to national security interests or political concerns?
Trump threatens 25% tariffs on EU, claims bloc was formed to ‘screw’ US
European Commission says it will react 'firmly and immediately' against unjustified trade barriers.
Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Champions Trophy: Match start time, teams, stream
Hosts Pakistan aim to end Champions Trophy on a high against Bangladesh following underwhelming group-stage exit.
Real Madrid win marred by more racism directed towards Vinicius Junior
Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 1-0 in their Copa del Rey semifinal first-leg tie, but match marred by racist abuse.
Trump nixes Venezuelan oil concessions granted by predecessor Joe Biden
Trump took harsh stance towards Venezuela during first term but has shown interest in collaboration in recent months.
Eli Lilly plans $27bn in new plants as Trump threatens pharma tariffs
The new plants will be built in the US over the next five years and create 3,000 jobs for skilled workers.
Lebanon’s new government wins confidence vote in parliament
Nawaf Salam's government wins the backing of 95 lawmakers in the 128-seat parliament.
How Europe carved up Africa at the Berlin Conference 140 years ago
This month marks 140 years since Western powers sidelined Africans and carved up the continent to “own” it themselves.
Key takeaways from Donald Trump’s first cabinet meeting with Elon Musk
Musk defended DOGE attempts to fire federal employees, while Trump said Russia would have to make concessions for peace.
Can the Gaza ceasefire hold? And what threats does it face?
Israel-Hamas agreement needed to move to phase two of multi-stage deal.
Washington Post opinion head departs as Jeff Bezos shifts focus for paper
The section will not include viewpoints that oppose personal liberties and free markets, Bezos said in a staff memo.