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Nigeria on cooperating with US against ISIS: ‘This challenge goes beyond borders‘

Nigeria said its response to terrorism threats “goes beyond borders” after the U.S. launched airstrikes against Islamic State militants in the West African country on Thursday. “Nigeria’s focus remains the protection of innocent lives and the defeat of terrorism through coordinated action with partn…

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Palestinian doctors graduate in ruins of Gaza’s destroyed al-Shifa Hospital

Ceremony held at hospital destroyed by Israel highlights toll of two-year war on Gaza's medical system.

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Thailand bombs Cambodian border area as ceasefire talks continue

Cambodia accuses Thailand of "indiscriminate attacks", as negotiators meet for a third day to try to end weeks of renewed fighting.

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6 Killed in Syria Mosque Blast, Government Says

No group has claimed responsibility for the explosion, which happened on a day when many worshipers attend mosque for Friday Prayer.

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Zelenskyy preparing to meet Trump within days

Talks expected to address the most sensitive parts of US peace plan

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Yemen separatists accuse Saudi Arabia of launching airstrikes against their forces

Separatists in southern Yemen are accusing Saudi Arabia of targeting their forces with airstrikes

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South Korea vows to end foreign adoptions as UN presses Seoul to address past abuses

South Korea’s government says it plans to end the waning foreign adoptions of Korean children

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US warns of more Nigeria strikes as Abuja talks of ‘joint ongoing operations’

Pete Hegseth says ‘more to come’ as Nigerian FM confirms his country provided intelligence for first waveUS politics live: latest news updatesThe US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, has warned of new strikes against Islamic State targets in north-western Nigeria, hours after the US military took act…

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UK campaigner targeted by Trump accuses tech giants of ‘sociopathic greed’

Exclusive: Imran Ahmed says US companies are ‘corrupting the system’ of politics by seeking to avoid accountabilityA British anti-disinformation campaigner told by the Trump administration that he faces possible removal from the US has said he is being targeted by arrogant and “sociopathic” tech com…

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Zelensky says he will meet Trump on Sunday, citing progress in peace plan

The meeting suggests that Washington and Kyiv are closing in on a joint position to end the war. Russia, however, will likely reject several aspects of the plan.

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Mosque bombing in Alawite district in Syria leaves at least 8 dead

Explosion occurred during Friday prayers at Imam Ali bin Abi Talib mosque in Homs

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US bombs target ISIL in Nigeria: What’s really going on?

Trump says strikes are related to 'Christian genocide' but attacks on Christian farmers happened in different area.

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Venezuela says it released 99 people detained for protesting 2024 presidential election

Government said the move was due to its ‘unrestricted respect for human rights’ in the face of US aggressionVenezuela has said it has carried out its largest release of political prisoners this year, claiming to have freed 99 people detained for taking part in protests after the 2024 election, widel…

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Labour ‘alienating rural people’ with plan to ban trail hunting, says Countryside Alliance

Poll released by group as people gather for traditional Boxing Day hunts finds 76% of voters believe Labour prioritises urban issues over rural onesKeir Starmer’s government has been told it has “alienated rural people” as traditional Boxing Day hunts gathered across the UK ahead of plans to ban tra…

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Syria’s Christians mark Christmas under heavy security

Christians in Syria spent Christmas surrounded by armed soldiers, with security deployed outside churches in Aleppo.

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China sanctions 20 U.S. defense companies and 10 executives over massive arms sales to Taiwan

Beijing imposed sanctions against 20 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 executives, a week after Washington announced large-scale arms sales to Taiwan.

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Trump could unveil Gaza ‘peace council’, ‘government’ soon: Israeli media

US wants to move to phase 2 of ceasefire in January, is frustrated by Israeli 'delays', reports Israel's Channel 12.

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Populists attack London because it is ‘progressive and successful’, says Khan

Rightwing attacks on one of the world’s most visited cities at odds with reality, says mayor

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Bangladesh's PM front-runner Tarique Rahman returns after 17 years

Hundreds of thousands of BNP supporters gathered in Dhaka to welcome the party's acting chief Tarique Rahman, who returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in exile. In his first remarks after returning, Rahman called for communal harmony and promised to unveil a plan for Bangladesh. Charlotte Lam repor…

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Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras

Nasry Asfura has been declared the winner of Honduras’ closely contested presidential election, securing victory with the backing of US President Donald Trump, who praised him as a “friend of freedom” and said they would work together to fight what he called “narcocommunism.” The conservative busine…