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‘Like Eid’: Bangladeshis hail landmark election, many vote after 17 years
Festive enthusiasm marks the day as millions turn out to vote for parliament and a referendum on constitutional reforms.
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Russia bans WhatsApp, pushes state-backed alternative
Rights campaigners say restrictions on messaging apps are a transparent attempt to ramp up control and surveillance.
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People & Profit - Europe's defence industry under pressure
In a changing global landscape, Europe's defence industry is being reshaped and revitalised. Over the past five years, EU member states have boosted their defence spending by 63 percent to reach €381…
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Italy stun Nepal for historic first T20 World Cup win
Tournament debutants Italy claimed their first-ever World Cup victory with a shock upset against Nepal in Mumbai.
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Fractures in NATO exposed amid Ukraine and Greenland talks
NATO defence ministers are meeting in Brussels to discuss Ukraine’s defence amid almost four years of war with Russia and to strengthen security in Greenland and the Arctic. Dafyyd Townley, Teaching…
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Entre Nous - Is chocolate the perfect way to say 'I love you' for Valentine's Day?
With Valentine's Day being celebrated this coming Saturday, we're taking a look at how many of us might say "I love you" to that special someone. There are of course roses, simple acts of kindness like…
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Focus - Bangladesh elections: Islamist-led coalition hopes for chance at power
Bangladesh has held its first elections since a student revolution deposed autocratic leader Sheikh Hasina in 2024. Hasina's main rival, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is now projected to win.…
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Syrian army takes control of al-Tanf military base as US troops pull out
Syria's Defence Ministry says its forces have taken control of the strategic base amid coordination with the US.
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Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan left with 15% vision in right eye, court told
Pakistan Supreme Court orders medical review after report reveals severe vision loss of jailed former premier.
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Pivotal election in Bangladesh as 'the country goes to the polls after 17 years of authoritarianism'
“People in Bangladesh are exciting that democracy is returning and that there's a free and fair election,” explains Dr. Sohela Nazneed, Senior Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies in Brighton,…
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NATO defence ministers to meet on Ukraine weapons, Greenland security
NATO defence ministers hold a key meeting on Ukraine and Greenland this Thursday. Leaders discuss keeping weapons flowing to Ukraine while pressuring countries that haven’t contributed enough, and launch…
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Trump wants to reopen coal era, rolls back key climate rule
Donald Trump plans to roll back a key climate rule linking greenhouse gases to health risks and is pushing coal, including for military use and AI data centres. His policies reverse progress on renewable…
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