Tuesday 11th February 2025



WHO rolls out free childhood cancer drug programme to aid low-income nations

WHO rolls out free childhood cancer drug programme to aid low-income nations

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Oil spill nightmare looms as Russia’s sanctions-dodging tankers clog the Baltic

Oil spill nightmare looms as Russia’s sanctions-dodging tankers clog the Baltic

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‘Ridiculous and lame’: South Africans mock Trump’s proposal to accept them as refugees

‘Ridiculous and lame’: South Africans mock Trump’s proposal to accept them as refugees

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Study: Ancient Tibetan tree rings link China’s dynastic turmoil to climate shifts

Study: Ancient Tibetan tree rings link China’s dynastic turmoil to climate shifts

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WHO says ‘challenge’ getting through to US over H5N1 bird flu outbreak

WHO says ‘challenge’ getting through to US over H5N1 bird flu outbreak

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Suspended South Korean president Yoon blames ‘malicious’ opposition for martial law amid impeachment proceedings

Suspended South Korean president Yoon blames ‘malicious’ opposition for martial law amid impeachment proceedings

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Indonesia appoints general to head state food procurement company, raising military role concerns

Indonesia appoints general to head state food procurement company, raising military role concerns

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Trump floats Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’ ahead of Zelensky-Vance meeting, wants US$500b worth in rare earth minerals

Trump floats Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’ ahead of Zelensky-Vance meeting, wants US$500b worth in rare earth minerals

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Former Spanish football chief Rubiales testifies in trial over forced kiss on Women’s World Cup winner Hermoso

Former Spanish football chief Rubiales testifies in trial over forced kiss on Women’s World Cup winner Hermoso

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Corruption threatens to doom global climate efforts, Transparency International warns

Corruption threatens to doom global climate efforts, Transparency International warns

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‘They destroy everything’: Hundreds of Palestinians displaced as Israeli forces escalate operation in West Bank refugee camp

‘They destroy everything’: Hundreds of Palestinians displaced as Israeli forces escalate operation in West Bank refugee camp

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Hundreds protest as Trump’s appointee tells consumer watchdog staff to stop work

Hundreds protest as Trump’s appointee tells consumer watchdog staff to stop work

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Judge blocks Trump’s buyout plan for federal employees as more than two million affected; unions challenge legality

Judge blocks Trump’s buyout plan for federal employees as more than two million affected; unions challenge legality

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US Democrats call for whistleblowers to rein in Musk, citing Trump’s ‘blatant disregard for rule of law’

US Democrats call for whistleblowers to rein in Musk, citing Trump’s ‘blatant disregard for rule of law’

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Hamas says it will postpone hostage release, blames Israeli violations

Hamas says it will postpone hostage release, blames Israeli violations

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‘I would own this’: Trump says Palestinians would not have a right to return to Gaza as he moots ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ redevelopment plan

‘I would own this’: Trump says Palestinians would not have a right to return to Gaza as he moots ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ redevelopment plan

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US justice department tells prosecutors to drop NYC mayor's corruption case

US justice department tells prosecutors to drop NYC mayor's corruption case

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Trump's citizenship order leaves expecting Indian immigrant parents in limbo

Trump's citizenship order leaves expecting Indian immigrant parents in limbo

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Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum

Trump imposes 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum

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High-stakes political drama: Philippine midterm elections launch amid Duterte impeachment and feud with Marcos

High-stakes political drama: Philippine midterm elections launch amid Duterte impeachment and feud with Marcos

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