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Pope Leo ends Africa tour with prison visit
Pope Leo wrapped up his 10-day four-nation tour of Africa in Equatorial Guinea.
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Italy slams Trump envoy proposal of taking Iran’s place in World Cup 2026
Italy officials slam suggestion that national football team should replace Iran at World Cup; fans also underwhelmed.
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Decapitating cartels? Mexico leans into ‘kingpin strategy’ but at a cost
Under pressure from the US, President Claudia Sheinbaum has authorised military operations to arrest cartel leaders.
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US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous drug
Step is latest example of shift away from heavy penalisation that has given way to widespread legalisation efforts.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian teenager in occupied West Bank raid
Teenager dies in hospital after Israeli forces shot him with live ammunition in the shoulder, Palestinian media reports.
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More than 6 million Somalis face hunger amid climate shocks and conflict
Drought, failed rains, and conflict drive 6.5 million Somalis into hunger; children face acute malnutrition risks.
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Mixed views in Lebanon ahead of controversial talks with Israel
Lebanon remains divided over the best way to end the conflict with Israel, with some backing Hezbollah’s armed response.
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South Africa president suspends police chief over $21m contract
Police chief Fannie Masemola suspended as President Cyril Ramaphosa faces pressure to tackle corruption ahead of polls.
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US Senate passes ICE funding resolution after ‘vote-a-rama’: What’s next?
Republicans take first step, but long road remains to break impasse over funding Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement.
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US Department of Justice watchdog to probe release of Epstein files
Lawmakers have accused the Trump administration of using heavy redactions to protect powerful figures tied to Epstein.
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