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Ethiopia's Fractured Vote: Abiy's Landslide

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Ethiopia's election on June 1 is marred by exclusion and conflict, ensuring Abiy's victory.

Ethiopia's Fractured Vote: Abiy's Landslide
Starmer Taps Ex-M&S Boss to Head Off £125bn
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Starmer Taps Ex-M&S Boss to Head Off £125bn

UK appoints Marc Bolland to combat rising youth joblessness amid £125bn crisis.

AUKUS Alliance Unveils Undersea Drone Plan
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AUKUS Alliance Unveils Undersea Drone Plan

AUKUS alliance reveals plans for advanced unmanned undersea vehicles by 2027.

Malta’s Snap Vote: Abela Moves to Outrun
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Malta’s Snap Vote: Abela Moves to Outrun

Malta's PM Abela calls snap elections to secure a fourth term before economic shocks.

Federal Court Blocks Trump's $1.8B Fund
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Federal Court Blocks Trump's $1.8B Fund

A federal judge's injunction halts Trump's $1.8B fund, sparking a constitutional showdown.

3d ago
Zelenskyy’s Patriot push exposes bottleneck
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Zelenskyy’s Patriot push exposes bottleneck

Zelenskyy urges U.S. to address Ukraine's missile defense shortage.

Israel's Lebanon Strategy and Iran Talks
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Israel's Lebanon Strategy and Iran Talks

Israel's actions in Lebanon are raising the stakes in Iran deal discussions.

Ukraine’s Drone War Forces Russia Defensive
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Ukraine’s Drone War Forces Russia Defensive

Ukraine's drone campaign is shifting the war onto Russian territory, impacting logistics and morale.

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Australia’s IS Returnee Case Tests Policy

Australia's approach to IS returnees shows a shift towards prosecution over prevention.

4d ago
US Strikes Iran Again, Raising Costs
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US Strikes Iran Again, Raising Costs

US strikes on Iran signal a complex balance of power in the Gulf.

Australia's Legal Test for IS Returnees
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Australia's Legal Test for IS Returnees

Australia's approach to IS returnees raises legal and political questions.

South Africa’s Xenophobia Pushes Ghanaians
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South Africa’s Xenophobia Pushes Ghanaians

Ghana's evacuation of citizens from South Africa highlights rising xenophobia.

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US-Iran War Escalates Amid Stalled Talks

US CENTCOM strikes near Bandar Abbas as Iran talks stall. Trump hardens stance on sanctions relief, increasing pressure on negotiations.

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Armenia’s US Deal Gives Pashinyan Leverage
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Armenia’s US Deal Gives Pashinyan Leverage

Armenia's US deal strengthens Pashinyan's campaign ahead of elections.

EU Summons Russia Over Kyiv Threats
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EU Summons Russia Over Kyiv Threats

Moscow is trying to turn the foreign diplomatic presence in Kyiv into leverage.

Israel’s Lebanon Escalation Puts Iran Truce
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Israel’s Lebanon Escalation Puts Iran Truce

Israel's military actions in Lebanon complicate US-Iran negotiations for peace.

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UN Chief Warns of Moscow's Kyiv Threats

UN Chief Guterres expresses concern over Russia's threats to Kyiv, signaling a strategic move.

5d ago
Paxton’s Win Turns Texas Senate Seat Into a G
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Paxton’s Win Turns Texas Senate Seat Into a G

Ken Paxton's runoff win signals a shift in Texas GOP politics, making the Senate seat competitive for Democrats.

Paxton Ousts Cornyn in Texas GOP Runoff
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Paxton Ousts Cornyn in Texas GOP Runoff

Trump's intervention in Texas reshapes GOP dynamics and risks Senate seat.

Iceland’s EU Referendum Could Echo Brexit’s
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Iceland’s EU Referendum Could Echo Brexit’s

Iceland's upcoming EU referendum risks becoming a Brexit-style protest vote.

Paxton’s Texas Win Turns Senate Race MAGA
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Paxton’s Texas Win Turns Senate Race MAGA

Ken Paxton's victory signals a shift in Texas GOP towards MAGA politics.

5d ago
Kyrgyzstan’s Russia Crackdown Explained
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Kyrgyzstan’s Russia Crackdown Explained

Kyrgyzstan shuts down firms to dodge Western sanctions, balancing ties with Russia.

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Messi's Hamstring: Argentina's World Cup Dile

Argentina's World Cup hopes hinge on Messi's hamstring recovery timeline.

Belarus Offers Deconfliction for Baltics
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Belarus Offers Deconfliction for Baltics

The Baltics must establish a risk-reduction mechanism with Belarus to avoid conflict.

Baltic Drone Spillover: Belarus's Role
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Baltic Drone Spillover: Belarus's Role

Moscow's drone tactics push NATO to consider Belarus as a key player.

5d ago
Trump Rejects Sanctions Relief in Iran Talks
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Trump Rejects Sanctions Relief in Iran Talks

Trump's firm stance on sanctions highlights the leverage in Iran deal talks.

Canada’s LNG Deal With Germany Redraws Energy
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Canada’s LNG Deal With Germany Redraws Energy

Canada's LNG deal with Germany signals a shift in energy trade dynamics.

Carlo Petrini’s death impacts Slow Food
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Carlo Petrini’s death impacts Slow Food

Petrini's death raises questions about Slow Food's future in policy-making.

Iran Uses Hormuz Reopening as Bargaining Chip
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Iran Uses Hormuz Reopening as Bargaining Chip

Iran's potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is a strategic bargaining chip.

5d ago
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Hormuz MOU 95% Done Amid Tensions

Iran's ceasefire talks are jeopardized by US missile strikes, with Tehran vowing retaliation. Key sticking points remain unresolved.

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Messi’s Hamstring Scare Puts Argentina on a

Argentina's World Cup hopes hinge on Messi's hamstring recovery.

Sterling Slides as Iran Deal Odds Reprice
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Sterling Slides as Iran Deal Odds Reprice

Sterling falls as hopes for a quick Iran deal fade, impacting currency markets.

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Messi's Hamstring Scare Puts Argentina on the

Messi's hamstring issue raises concerns for Argentina ahead of World Cup.

6d ago
Trump's Redistricting Efforts Face Setbacks
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Trump's Redistricting Efforts Face Setbacks

Trump's redistricting strategy faces legal and local resistance in the South.

Pochettino bets on experience for USMNT
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Pochettino bets on experience for USMNT

Pochettino's USMNT roster emphasizes experience over youth for the World Cup.

Ramaphosa’s Legal Fight Deepens Impeachment
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Ramaphosa’s Legal Fight Deepens Impeachment

Cyril Ramaphosa's court challenge could reshape South Africa's impeachment landscape.

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US Strikes Iran Amid Peace Talks

CENTCOM launched strikes on Iranian missile sites as peace talks begin in Doha. Trump hints at a deal but warns of resumed bombardment.

6d ago
Rejoin EU Uses Makerfield to Reopen Brexit
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Rejoin EU Uses Makerfield to Reopen Brexit

Rejoin EU's Peter Ward aims to reignite Brexit discussions in Makerfield.

Trump Leverages Time in Iran Negotiations
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Trump Leverages Time in Iran Negotiations

Trump is using time as leverage in Iran negotiations to secure better terms.

Leicestershire County Council Fee Hikes
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Leicestershire County Council Fee Hikes

Leicestershire's fee hikes reflect a struggle to address an £85m budget gap.