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‘I really thought you were a ghost’: Malaysian woman dressed as ghost nun scares officer at roadblock

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Hamas frees four Israeli female soldiers as fragile ceasefire holds in Gaza

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How Trump’s ban on funding for overseas abortion groups will transform global health

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The EU’s fisheries crisis demands action now, not misplaced optimism

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Francis Ngannou: An MMA Champion's journey through poverty and perseverance

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Lebanon army accuses Israel of 'procrastination' in ceasefire withdrawal

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‘An unsightly blight’: Australia’s hottest debate is over beach cabanas

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Samsung's AI phones, Databricks' $10 billion, and Palona's sales agent: This week's AI launches

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Indonesia, India sign wide range of agreements, including on health and security

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Expertise and credentials

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Moody's improves Argentina's grades

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Newly discovered microbes in Amazon peatlands could affect global carbon balance

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New Uruguayan airline to make key announcements next week

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‘There is no magic wand’: How one IOC presidential candidate is planning to tackle climate change

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Four female Israeli hostages released by Hamas in Gaza return to Israel

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South Korea to release preliminary report of Jeju Air crash by Monday

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German man sets world record living for 120 days underwater

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As CNY draws close, young Chinese seek solace in ‘digital relatives’

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What the EU drugs agency chief is most worried about in 2025

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Epic views and endorphins for days: Why you should plan a holiday around a trail race

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Hamas, Israel in second round of captive exchange

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Hamas prepares for release of four Israeli soldiers from Gaza

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South Korea to release preliminary report of Jeju Air crash by Jan 27

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Foreign travelers contribute significantly to Brazil's economy in 2024

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India probes mystery illness after 17 die: Reports

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Africa: Explainer - What Is UNFPA and Why Does It Matter?

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Putin calls for a meeting with Trump, calling him 'clever' and 'pragmatic'

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Azmi Bishara: Israel must not be allowed to shed genocide label

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Africa: Meet Indian Billionaire Prateek Suri Expanding Electronics Business in Africa

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Africa: WHO to Cut Spending, Reset Priorities After U.S. Withdrawal

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Rubbish roads: Nepal explores paving with plastic

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Some Walmart managers get pay bump, pushing compensation over $600K

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China travel peaks as millions head home for Chinese New Year

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US Senate confirms controversial nominee Pete Hegseth as new Defence Secretary

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Multiple injuries on U.S.-bound flight forced to turn back to Nigeria

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Cambodia approves draft law punishing Khmer Rouge genocide denial

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Hamas reemerges in Gaza, badly bruised but still with influence

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Survivors centre stage for 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation

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Meet the Syrian artists shaping the future of a new Syria

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Fairtrade could help tackle exploitation in UK factories and farms, new boss says

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‘DJ Ahmet’ Review: Wondrous North Macedonian Drama Mixes Upbeat Music, Punchy Humor and Pathos

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Anti-corruption rally in Kuala Lumpur looks to put pressure on PM Anwar

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‘Star Trek: Section 31’ Review: Michelle Yeoh Stars in a Franchise Tangent Too Thinly Tethered to the Mother Ship

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‘The Things You Kill’ Review: Family Secrets Cause a Man to Unravel in a Psychologically Intricate Homecoming Drama

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‘Rabbit Trap’ Review: Dev Patel Leads a Folk Horror Tale With Acoustic Flourishes That Fail to Stir Fears

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In China, rare dissent over a programme to save on drug costs

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Donald Trump’s Davos speech: Should Europe really fear tariffs?

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Philippines stops research survey after Chinese 'harassment' in disputed sea

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The Bottom Fishing Club: Intel May Finally Be Ready To Rebound

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