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Global military spending hits record $2.9 trillion in 2025 amid growing insecurity

Global military spending climbed to nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking an 11th straight year of growth as rising insecurity and rearmament boosted defence budgets, researchers said on Monday. The…

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French pupils resume school blockades as country braces for more protests

Minister warns weeks without lessons are putting exams at risk as unions plan nationwide strike on Thursday

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Solidarity with Palestinians questioned as Indonesian troops set for Gaza

President Prabowo Subianto is trying to expand Indonesia's global standing, but Indonesians question his role in Gaza.

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Israeli attacks on police sites kill six in southern, central Gaza

Hamas says latest attacks show Israel's 'blatant disregard for the efforts of mediators' and 'the Peace Council'.

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British adventurer Karl Bushby returns home after 28-year walk around world

The 57-year-old crossed jungles and frozen seas before an emotional homecoming in Hull, northern England.

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Migrants in hiding as Mauritania pushbacks drastically cut Europe arrivals

Following an EU deal, Mauritanian authorities have rounded up and deported thousands of people to Mali and Senegal.

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Trump says 'not happy' with Iran talks, but undecided on possible military action

US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was "not happy" with the way Iran was negotiating in talks with the US, but had not yet made a "final decision" on whether the US would launch military action…

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Russia will not display military equipment at Victory Day parade due to Ukraine threat

Russia ​will hold a scaled-back version of its Victory Day parade marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. For the first time in nearly two decades, the annual…

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Tens of thousands in Iran mourn Khamenei’s killing

Supreme leader killed in US-Israeli strikes; IRGC pledges fierce retaliation across the region.

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Drone attacks extend campaign targeting Sudan’s power system

Attacks the latest to disrupt electricity supplies; army reports new defections from paramilitary RSF.

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