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The Straits Times - World

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Spain renews push to punish Israel after Orban's loss

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Nigeria charges six over alleged coup plot to overthrow Tinubu

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Russian police probe top publisher in 'LGBT extremism' case

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Russia says Africa Corps has freed Russian and Ukrainian nationals abducted in West Africa

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US says it intercepted 'stateless sanctioned' oil vessel in Asia-Pacific, amid Iran crackdown

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In Tehran, Iranians try to enjoy ceasefire while it lasts

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Eight arrested as British police probe suspected anti-Semitic arson attacks

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Trump's $1.9 trillion defence budget includes ships, jets and Golden Dome

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Romanian PM says he'll lead minority government after leftist Social Democrats walk out

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'Landmark' EU court ruling rejects Hungary anti-LGBTQ law

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From Africa, Pope Leo warns humanity's future is 'tragically compromised'

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