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Who could replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister?

Justin Trudeau's nine years as Canadian prime minister is coming to an end after he announced he will step down as leader of the governing Liberal Party. It means his…

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What to know about the HMPV outbreak in China

Reports of an outbreak of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) in parts of China are drawing international attention. HMPV was identified by a research group in the Netherlands in 2001, and had likely…

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New Orleans truck attack adds to growing list of similar incidents

A new chapter in mass attacks began in Nice, France, in 2016, when a man drove a heavy truck into crowds of Bastille Day celebrants. Since then vehicle attacks have…

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Which infectious disease is likely to be the biggest emerging problem in 2025?

By Conor Meehan, Associate Professor of Microbial Bioinformatics, Nottingham Trent University COVID emerged suddenly, spread rapidly and killed millions of people around the world. Since then, I think it’s fair…

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5 elections to watch in 2025

By Lisandro Claudio , Associate Professor of Southeast Asian Studies, University of California, Berkeley; Garret Martin, Senior Professorial Lecturer, Co-Director Transatlantic Policy Center, American University School of International Service; Jorge…

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Democracy heads into 2025 bloodied but unbowed

Democracy looks bruised but not beaten as it heads into 2025. In a year in which countries representing almost half the world's population called voters to the polls, democracies endured…

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Trump’s inauguration: Key dates and what to expect

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will take office on Jan. 20 after defeating Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in November's presidential election. Here is a timeline of events between now and Inauguration…

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Inflation, elections and war dominated 2024

Inflation dropped in most economies around the world in 2024, but voters didn’t care. Angered by the hefty ramp-up in prices for everything from eggs to energy over the past…

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The Rise of Vehicle as Weapons: A Disturbing Trend

A car-ramming at a Christmas market in Germany, which police are treating as an attack, is the latest in a grim series of events in which vehicles have been used…

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How Nissan and Honda stack up against each other

Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan are in talks to deepen ties, according to sources, including a possible merger, as challenges from Tesla and Chinese rivals urge a restructuring of Japan's…

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Why does Syria have a ‘new’ flag and what does it mean?

People in Syria and those across the world have taken to the streets to celebrate the end of dictator Bashar Al Assad's brutal regime, raising an alternative version of the…

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Syria’s Population Crisis: Millions Displaced Since 2011

On Sunday morning, millions of Syrians, both within the country and abroad, woke up to a changed nation after opposition forces swept into Damascus, bringing an end to President Bashar…

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Who is Abu Mohammed al-Golani: former al Qaeda chief who led overthrow of Syria’s Assad?

As the commander of al Qaeda's franchise in the Syrian civil war, Abu Mohammed al-Golani was a shadowy figure who kept out of the public eye, even when his group…

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Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens on Saturday. Here’s what to know

Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens on Saturday, Dec. 7, five and a half years after fire destroyed its roof and spire and caused major damage throughout. Here is what you need…

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Foreign armies in Syria and how they came to be there

The resurgence of fighting in Syria has brought into focus the role of foreign powers in the country. Turkey, Iran, Russia and the United States have all deployed troops in…

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What’s next in France’s political and budget crises?

France's minority government is in a precarious position, with the far-right National Rally party promising to force the collapse of Prime Minister Michel Barnier's cabinet unless it yields to its…

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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: What does the US-brokered truce include?

Israel and Lebanese armed group Hezbollah are set to implement a ceasefire early on Wednesday as part of a U.S.-proposed deal for a 60-day truce to end more than a…

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Costs of Israel-Hezbollah conflict on Lebanon, Israel

Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah could soon cease fire under a deal that aims to end more than a year of hostilities ignited by the Gaza conflict. Here are some of…

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COP29 – How does $300 billion stack up?

Countries agreed at the U.N.'s COP29 climate conference to spend $300 billion on annual climate finance. Here are some ways of understanding what that sum is worth: MILITARY MIGHT In…

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Who are Trump’s cabinet picks so far and who is in the running?

President-elect Donald Trump has made a flurry of picks for his cabinet and other high-ranking administration positions following his election victory. Here are the early picks and top contenders for…

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ATACMS: What to know about US missiles that were given to Ukraine

President Joe Biden's administration has allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-made ATACMS missiles to strike deep into Russia, two U.S. officials and a source familiar with the decision said this weekend,…

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How will the next leader of the Church of England be picked?

The archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, resigned over an abuse cover-up scandal on Tuesday, marking an unprecedented moment for the Church of England. He becomes the first leader of the…

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Understanding COP29: Key Climate Terminology Explained

With U.N. climate talks tackling complex topics from energy policy to global financial aid, the annual summit has developed its own ever-growing lexicon. Here's a guide to some of the…

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Understanding the Assisted Dying Bill in England and Wales

Proposals to give terminally ill people in England and Wales the right to choose to end their life have been discussed in Parliament for months. Now, the assisted dying bill…

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Early takeaways from the US presidential election

The fight between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump remained tight as results rolled in Tuesday night, with a victor in the U.S. presidential election unlikely to emerge until…

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UPDATED: The US election at a glance

The U.S. presidential election takes place Nov. 5 and will be closely watched around the world. They will also be voting for members of Congress, who play a key part…

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What is ‘Taiwan independence’ and is Taiwan already independent?

Chinese President Xi Jinping asked U.S. President Joe Biden last year to toughen the language the United States uses when discussing its position on Taiwanese independence, according to two U.S.…

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Key measures in UK Labour Party’s first budget in nearly 15 years

British finance minister Rachel Reeves presented her first budget statement to parliament on Wednesday, unveiling the biggest tax rises since 1993 and changes to the government's fiscal rules to increase…

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What caused deadly floods in Spain? The impact of DANA explained

Catastrophic flash floods that have killed at least 95 people in Spain are caused by a destructive weather system in which cold and warm air meet and produce powerful rain…

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Slavery reparations: Where do Europe and the United States stand?

Discussions on reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonialism are gaining momentum, with Caribbean and African nations calling on former colonial powers to engage on the issue. From the 15th to…

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Israel’s Weapon Suppliers: A Closer Look

The US has cautioned Israel that it might halt weapon supplies if Gaza's humanitarian crisis doesn't improve. This isn't the first time Israel's key ally has made such a threat.…

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The extraordinary life of Alfred Nobel

The Nobel prizes may be one of the most famous and prestigious awards in the world – but who was the man behind them? As I explain in my lectures…

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2024 Nobel prizes announced this week

The Nobel prizes are to be announced this week, starting with the award for medicine or physiology on Monday. The awards, which are also given for achievements in physics, chemistry,…

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Escalation of Israeli-Hezbollah Conflict: A Historical Overview

A sharp escalation in border warfare between the Iran-backed Hezbollah group and Israel, raising fears of a new Israeli ground offensive in Lebanon, is the latest episode in decades of…

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Understanding Russia’s Nuclear Arsenal: Key Facts and Figures

President Vladimir Putin has warned the West that Russia could use nuclear weapons if it was struck with conventional missiles, and that Moscow would consider any assault on it supported…

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What’s on the agenda at the UNGA?

As global leaders converge on New York this week, the world and the U.N. itself are facing a host of challenges. From armed conflict and the existential threat of a…

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Who’s who in top picks for European Commission

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday nominated her candidates for posts in the EU executive. Each of the EU's 27 member states gets a seat at the…

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Trump golf course shooting; What we know about the reported suspect

A gunman attempted to assassinate Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Trump's golf course in Palm Beach, Florida, authorities said. CNN, Fox News and The New York Times identified the…

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What is the UNGA and what will world leaders talk about?

Every September world leaders travel to New York to address the start of the annual United Nations General Assembly session. The six days of speeches to mark the beginning of…

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Takeaways from the Harris-Trump presidential debate

Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump met on Tuesday for their first and perhaps only debate, a square-off that could have a significant impact on the Nov. 5 election…

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Main elements of Draghi competitiveness report

The European Union needs far more coordinated industrial policy, more rapid decisions and massive investment if it wants to keep pace with economic rivals the United States and China, Mario…

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Michel Barnier: Key facts about France’s new prime minister

French President Emmanuel Macron appointed the European Union's former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as his new prime minister on Thursday in a bid to end political paralysis following an inconclusive…

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What’s behind Libya’s oil shutdown?

Libya's latest oil shutdown has pushed up global energy prices. This explains the situation. HOW DID WE GET HERE? Since the 2011 NATO-backed uprising that toppled Muammar Gaddafi and thrust…

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Kamala Harris’ agenda: Gaza ceasefire, NATO support, middle class tax cut

U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris laid out part of her agenda during her Democratic National Convention speech, promising to pass a middle class tax cut, support…

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What we know about the sinking of the superyacht off Sicily

Six people are missing, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and a Morgan Stanley executive, one person is dead and there are 15 survivors following the sinking of a luxury…

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Gaza ceasefire talks: The main sticking points

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel stepping up diplomatic pressure in a last-ditch attempt to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage release deal. The marathon…

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Why is mpox an emergency again, and how worried should one be?

The World Health Organization has declared that an outbreak of mpox, a viral infection that spreads through close contact, represents a global health emergency for the second time in two…

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Who is Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ new running mate

Born in Nebraska, the 60-year-old Minnesota governor, was enlisted in the US Army National Guard at the age of 17 and served for 24 years. Walz is a Lutheran, often…

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‘Teflon Flu’ Cases on the Rise

Cases of "Teflon flu" — an ailment associated with cooking in a nonstick pan — are rising, leading to questions about just how safe the nonstick cookware is to use.…

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Russia-Western prisoner swap: who was freed?

Following are details of some of the people from the United States, Russia and several other countries who were freed in a major prisoner exchange, as named by the United…

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Why the Israeli-Hezbollah conflict is heating up again

A deadly rocket strike in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights has added to concerns that Israel and the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah could be sucked into a full-scale war - something…

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Extreme heat: How does it affect medicines and those taking them?

The world just experienced the hottest day on record and prolonged heat waves have become more common due to climate change, conditions that can alter medications and their effects on…

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Who is Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela opposition leader?

Laughter, tears, and requests for help often greet Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado as she tours the country urging voters to back change in the upcoming July 28 presidential…

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Who could be Kamala Harris’s running mate?

US President Joe Biden on Sunday announced he would end his re-election campaign, and said Kamala Harris should take his place. If she is successful, a running mate will be…

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How a Harris foreign policy could look

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to stick largely to Joe Biden's foreign policy playbook on key issues such as Ukraine, China and Iran but could strike a tougher tone…

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Biden will step aside in the 2024 race. What happens next?

President Joe Biden said on Sunday he would withdraw from the 2024 presidential election race, putting the United States into uncharted territory. Biden endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to be…

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Heat stress: what is it and how is it measured?

As climate change continues to exert its influence, elevating temperatures across the globe, the impact of extreme heat is increasingly felt, including in Europe, which is warming at twice the…

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