Thursday 04th December 2025



Daraya rises from ruins: Rebels return to rebuild Syria’s emptied city

Daraya rises from ruins: Rebels return to rebuild Syria’s emptied city

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As Egypt builds big in Sinai, St Catherine’s heritage and Bedouin land are pushed to the brink

As Egypt builds big in Sinai, St Catherine’s heritage and Bedouin land are pushed to the brink

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UK inquiry says Putin bears ‘moral responsibility’ for 2018 Novichok death

UK inquiry says Putin bears ‘moral responsibility’ for 2018 Novichok death

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‘Game Over’: Poland detains 100 men in major child sex abuse probe

‘Game Over’: Poland detains 100 men in major child sex abuse probe

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Hiccups to ingrown toenails: Minor ailments are jamming up Britain’s A&Es, NHS warns

Hiccups to ingrown toenails: Minor ailments are jamming up Britain’s A&Es, NHS warns

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India’s biggest airline cancels 1,200 flights, unleashing airport chaos

India’s biggest airline cancels 1,200 flights, unleashing airport chaos

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UN Security Council makes historic first visit to Syria ahead of Assad ousting anniversary

UN Security Council makes historic first visit to Syria ahead of Assad ousting anniversary

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MERS alert in France as two hospitalised after Middle East trip

MERS alert in France as two hospitalised after Middle East trip

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Bill Gates says global aid cuts could see 200,000 more kids under five die this year

Bill Gates says global aid cuts could see 200,000 more kids under five die this year

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Meta starts booting under-16s off Instagram, Facebook, Threads in Australia ahead of Dec 10 deadline

Meta starts booting under-16s off Instagram, Facebook, Threads in Australia ahead of Dec 10 deadline

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Indonesia weighs mining curbs after 800 die in Sumatra floods as deforestation row flares

Indonesia weighs mining curbs after 800 die in Sumatra floods as deforestation row flares

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Hong Kong scrambles to remove scaffolding nets after deadly fire; contractors to foot bill 

Hong Kong scrambles to remove scaffolding nets after deadly fire; contractors to foot bill 

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From visas to venues: Trump turns 2026 World Cup into political minefield

From visas to venues: Trump turns 2026 World Cup into political minefield

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Eyeing a Nobel: Trump’s name goes up on peace institute just before DR Congo-Rwanda signing

Eyeing a Nobel: Trump’s name goes up on peace institute just before DR Congo-Rwanda signing

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Ex-FDA officials slam leaked memo linking Covid vaccines to child deaths

Ex-FDA officials slam leaked memo linking Covid vaccines to child deaths

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Family of Colombian killed in US narcotics strike files human rights complaint, says he was just fishing

Family of Colombian killed in US narcotics strike files human rights complaint, says he was just fishing

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Trump’s billionaire Nasa chief nominee vows US will beat China in race back to the Moon

Trump’s billionaire Nasa chief nominee vows US will beat China in race back to the Moon

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Hong Kong fire toll hits 159; officials warn against unrest as tragedy fallout grows

Hong Kong fire toll hits 159; officials warn against unrest as tragedy fallout grows

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From rubble to refuge: Gaza teen struggles to rebuild life in Athens

From rubble to refuge: Gaza teen struggles to rebuild life in Athens

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Explainer: What are rare earths and why is the EU scrambling to cut reliance on China?

Explainer: What are rare earths and why is the EU scrambling to cut reliance on China?

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