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Rafah crossing closure leaves Gaza patients trapped without treatment
Thousands face worsening illness after closure of key crossing halts medical evacuations.
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Starmer warned over assisted dying bill by more than 100 Labour MPs
More than 100 Labour MPs warn that failing to pass the legislation would undermine trust in politics.
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Poland is a model for economic growth
Poland once was in economic ruins when communism fell more than three decades ago. Now it's the 20th largest economy in the world, edging out Switzerland with over $1 trillion in annual output. The Trump administration is taking note by inviting Poland to att…
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Here are all the moments you didn't see on TV
Inside the winners room and other insights from behind the scenes.
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Academy Awards red carpet sees calls for peace in Gaza
A few artists at Hollywood's biggest night protested more than just the Trump administration’s immigration policies. Those who did wear pins in protest are advocating for a fragile Gaza despite a ceasefire plan. Actor Javier Bardem is using his platform as a …
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Trump says he may delay China trip as Iran war roils oil prices
President Donald Trump says he may delay his planned China visit as he pressures Beijing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease soaring oil prices. He told the Financial Times on Sunday that China benefits from the strait and should help keep it open. I…
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MIT scientists discover gut protein that traps and kills dangerous bacteria
Scientists at MIT have discovered that a little-known protein called intelectin-2 plays a powerful double role in defending the gut. The protein strengthens the mucus layer that lines the gastrointestinal tract while also trapping and disabling harmful bacteria that try to break through. By binding
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France increases military presence in Mideast
France is ramping up its military push in the Middle East as President Emmanuel Macron calls the effort strictly defensive. Macron is also engaging with key players in the conflict including Iran in a bid to position Paris for future diplomatic talks. France …
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Republicans resist calls for public hearings on the Iran war
The United States’ war with Iran is entering its third week, but Congress has yet to publicly test the Trump administration’s case for the conflict. Republicans in Congress have so far side-stepped public debate over the war. But Senate Democrats are reaching…
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Kazakhstan Exit Poll Shows 87% Support for New Constitution
Kazakhstan exit polls showed most voters backed a new constitution in a nationwide referendum, a victory for President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as he reshapes the political system in Central Asia’s largest energy exporter.
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We didn't view dad's body after being told it had changed so much
Ronald Parkin's case prompts calls from his family for the government to regulate the funeral sector.
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Japan Defense Minister Says No Plans to Send Ships to Hormuz
Japan’s defense minister said the nation currently has no plans to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz after US President Donald Trump put pressure on Tokyo to do so ahead of a summit meeting with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi later this week.