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Ethiopia holds elections with PM Abiy’s party expected to dominate
Voting will not take place in northern Tigray region and some parts of the Amhara region amid insecurity.
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French navy, backed by the UK, intercepts Russian oil tanker
According to France, the tanker, which had sailed from Murmansk, was trying to 'skirt international sanctions'.
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Kuwait condemns Iranian attack as Iran-US trade new strikes
Kuwait activated its air defences after what its foreign ministry later described as a ‘heinous Iranian attack’.
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‘Our democracy is run by two private clubs’: can a pro-hunting Democrat lead a blue wave in Iowa?
As Trump’s approval ratings dip and gas prices rise, Democrats see an opening with Rob SandRob Sand, the best-known Demo...
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US, Iran trade new attacks amid talks: Here’s what we know
Washington and Tehran are attacking each other despite a ceasefire that came into effect on April 8.
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What’s the secret to getting the perfect amount of sleep? Don’t worry about it! | Emma Beddington
Research out this month says you should aim for between 6.4 and 7.8 hours a night. But if you’re getting that granular a...
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I know what it’s like to be 80. We have reason to worry about Trump’s health | Robert Reich
Physical and mental health aren’t easily separated, especially at our age. And the president is showing many concerning...
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Ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators storm Israeli police station
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish demonstrators storm Israeli police station
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Which football rule changes will be implemented during the World Cup?
Red cards for covering mouths, corner kicks for time wasting and broadened use of VAR technology will be implemented.
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‘Lets me believe in myself’: why Billy Elliot is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers highlighting their most rewatched comfort films is a personal tribute to the inspira...
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Big gains for little terns: how Lindisfarne reserve is helping a rare bird survive tourism
Seasonal wardens and netted fences are helping protect the rare ground-nesting birds that arrive each spring on the UK’s...
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French Open 2026: Keys, Cobolli and Auger-Aliassime in action on day nine – live
Updates from Monday’s fourth-round matchesEmail Daniel | Jódar and Fonseca into last eightSalut à tous et bienvenue à Ro...
