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Burger King to more than triple outlets in China under joint venture plan

Fast-food chain aims to expand to more than 4,000 locations in China under deal with Beijing-based private equity firm.

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JNIM siege: What is happening in Mali?

Al-Qaeda-linked group JNIM has besieged Mali’s capital, Bamako, cutting off key routes and causing fuel shortages.

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Islamabad bomb blast live: 12 dead in Pakistan capital in ‘suicide attack’

At least 12 people killed and several others injured in an explosion outside a court complex in Pakistan’s capital.

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What is the meaning of Zohran Kwame Mamdani’s name?

With his name linked to Persian, Arabic and Ghanian, New York’s newest mayor reflects the city he will govern.

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How many times has Israel violated the Gaza ceasefire? Here are the numbers

Since the ceasefire took effect one month ago, Israeli attacks have killed at least 242 Palestinians and injured 622.

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Does the rise of Dutch centrism spell doom for Europe’s far right?

Rob Jetten’s victory in the Netherlands knocked Geert Wilders, but experts say populism is far from over.

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Blast outside Islamabad court in Pakistan kills at least 12

Explosion occurred near the entrance of the district court, which is typically crowded with a large number of litigants.

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Syria signs up to US-led coalition against ISIL

Syrian President al-Sharaa, recently dropped from global ‘terror’ list, pledges cooperation in combating armed group.

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