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Al-Qaeda and Separatists Launch Coordinated Attacks Across Mali
JNIM and Tuareg separatists strike Bamako airport and northern cities in largest coordinated assault in years.
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Palestinians Vote in First Gaza Election Since 2006 Amid West Bank Scepticism
Local elections proceed across occupied West Bank and in one Gaza city, though Hamas boycott and voter apathy highlight deep political divisions.
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Lebanon Accuses Israel of War Crime After Journalist Killed in Southern Strike
Amal Khalil died trapped under rubble for hours as Israeli forces allegedly prevented ambulances from reaching her, officials say.
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Pope Leo Ends Historic Africa Tour With Prison Reform Call in Equatorial Guinea
The pontiff wrapped up his 11-day, four-nation journey with sharp criticism of prison conditions and calls for justice reform in the oil-rich…
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El Salvador Opens Mass Trial of 486 Alleged MS-13 Members for 47,000 Crimes
Nearly 500 suspected gang members face collective prosecution under Bukele's controversial emergency powers, sparking human rights concerns over due process violations.
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EU Court Rules Hungary's Anti-LGBTQ Laws Breach Fundamental Values
European Court of Justice finds 2021 legislation violates core EU principles in unprecedented ruling that tests new Prime Minister Peter Magyar.
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Louisiana Father Kills Seven Children in Deadliest US Mass Shooting Since 2024
Shamar Elkins shot eight children and two women in Shreveport before police killed him during pursuit. Seven victims were his own children.
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North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles as Nuclear Watchdog Warns of Production Surge
Pyongyang launched short-range missiles from Sinpo naval base Sunday, marking its seventh test this year amid warnings of accelerated nuclear weapons development.
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Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz Briefly Before Closing Again as US Maintains Blockade
Oil prices plunged 9% as Iran declared the vital shipping lane open, only to reverse course within 20 hours citing continued US…
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French Peacekeeper Killed in Lebanon Attack Just Days Into Fragile Ceasefire
Staff Sgt. Florian Montorio died in suspected Hezbollah ambush while clearing explosives near isolated UN post in southern Lebanon.
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Pope Leo Denies Targeting Trump in 'Tyrants' Speech During Africa Tour
The first American pope says his criticism of world leaders who spend billions on war was written weeks before his feud with…