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How Epstein-Mandelson files rocked the UK government
PM knew of Peter Mandelson's friendship with Epstein when he appointed him ambassador to the US.
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These Venezuela political prisoners got out of jail, but they still aren’t free
More than 300 political prisoners have been released in Venezuela since January 8. But they still aren’t free: many of them aren’t allowed to speak publicly and are required to appear before a judge…
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South Sudan hospital hit by government air strike, MSF says
Medical NGO says targeted attacks have forced the closure of hospitals, while UN says 280,000 displaced in Jonglei.
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Bitcoin plunge continues, erasing gains since Trump’s election
The world's most popular cryptocurrency has fallen nearly 20 percent in value since the start of 2026.
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Questions after Iran’s government releases victim list in protest killings
Website launched for people to report omitted names after Iranians share on social media identities of people killed.
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US operation in Venezuela marks a 'geopolitical shift'
European leaders have given a low-key response to US President Donald Trump's military intervention in Venezuela as they try to get Trump to help end Russia's war on Ukraine. Venezuela's traditional…
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Hong Kong voter turnout remains low amid mourning over deadly blaze
Turnout in Hong Kong's legislative elections on Sunday rose slightly to 31.9 percent, official data showed, a figure that remains much lower than the plus 50% turnout before Beijing made sweeping changes…
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Benin: the government declares coup attempt has been 'foiled'
A coup that was announced in Benin on Sunday has been "foiled", the interior minister said in a video on Facebook. Earlier, a group of soldiers had appeared on Benin ’s state TV to announce the dissolution…
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Benin: Government says fourteen people arrested over coup attempt
Fourteen people have been arrested in connection with an attempted coup in Benin, a government spokesperson told Reuters on Sunday. Earlier in the day, a group of soldiers in the West African nation…
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Hong Kong heads to the polls for legislative elections after deadly fire
Hong Kong voters trickled into polling stations on Sunday to choose new lawmakers under Beijing's "patriots only" rules, with some urging candidates to help with government relief efforts after the city's…
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Hong Kong legislative election under Beijing's scrutiny
On Sunday, Hong Kong will hold a legislative election, just under two weeks after a devastating fire that ignited public outrage over the government's response to the tragedy. The election's key focus…
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Polls open for legislative elections in Hong Kong after deadly fire
This Sunday, Hong Kong voters are heading to the polls for their second legislative election since the 2021 electoral overhaul, which effectively removed the pro-democracy opposition. This vote comes…
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