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Outcry in Sudan as US reportedly holds al-Burhan’s UN visa over truce plan
Media reports say US withheld army chief’s visa to pressure him into accepting a 90-day truce in Sudan’s civil war.
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Pakistan-administered Kashmir votes for president amid unrest
Lawmakers will choose a president despite seven vacant seats in districts at the centre of months of unrest.
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Trump-Xi summit: Here’s what’s on the agenda, and why it matters
The leaders of the US and China are expected to discuss trade, AI and Iran in their third in-person meeting…
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Gaza $2.45 billion reconstruction plan. Who decides its future?
Gaza’s $2.45bn recovery plan spans housing, health and 4G, but Israeli pullout and Hamas’s disarmament remain unclear.
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Gaza watches Israel’s elections with fear and antipathy
Palestinians are following the campaign, but few feel next month’s vote will make their lives any better.
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HAPPENING NOW: First-ever West Seattle Music Scavenger Hunt!
A brand-new West Seattle scavenger hunt has begun – and you’re invited to join as soon as you see this!…
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Fire destroys popular Georgetown restaurant, community rallies to support owners
The Seattle Fire Department is investigating an early morning fire that destroyed Saigon Pho and Banh Mi in the city’s…
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Spain’s Sanchez warns of far-right threat in UNGA speech
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has warned of the growing power of ‘selfish, ignorant and cruel’ forces undermining humanity.
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Why have some nations developed while others struggle?
At UNGA, Iran, Syria and Kenya have highlighted how war and injustice have skewed global development.
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AI model Claude discovers CRISPR-like enzyme system, Anthropic says
AI giant announces discovery amid global debate about how to safeguard against catastrophic risks.
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