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Jul 25, 2025

French plan to recognise Palestinian state draws fire from Israel, US

Macron published a letter sent to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas confirming France’s intention to press ahead with Palestinian recognition

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Reuters
Jul 25, 2025

Trump orders crackdown on homeless encampments nationwide

Many experts see the origin of the US homelessness crisis in the closure of psychiatric hospitals in the 1960s and 1970s in favour of community care.

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AFP
Jul 25, 2025

UK, Australia back embattled submarine deal with US

In the United States, critics question why Washington would sell nuclear-powered submarines to Australia without stocking its own military first.

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Web Desk
Jul 25, 2025

Border clashes between Cambodia, Thailand leave several dead

The military clash started amid mutual accusations, with Thai officials alleging Cambodian forces initiated hostilities by firing rockets

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Reuters
Jul 25, 2025

UK’s Starmer to hold urgent talks over Gaza ‘humanitarian catastrophe’

Gaza’s health authorities have said over 100 people have died from starvation, most of them in recent weeks.

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Jul 24, 2025

US, Israel withdraw from Gaza talks, considering alternative options

“We have decided to bring our team home from Doha for consultations after the latest response from Hamas, which clearly shows a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza,” Witkoff posted on social media.

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AFP
Jul 24, 2025

Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn launches new UK political party

Corbyn and fellow independent MP Zarah Sultana say the new left-wing outfit would be called Your Party

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AFP
Jul 24, 2025

UN says Taliban committing ‘rights violations’ against Afghan returnees

Large-scale deportation campaigns launched by Iran and Pakistan have forced millions of Afghans to return to Afghanistan, including more than 1.9 million this year, the overwhelming majority from Iran.

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Jul 24, 2025

‘Upgraded’ rare earths export mechanism with China agreed: EU

“How China continues to interact with Putin more will be a determining factor of our relations going forward,” von der Leyen said, referring to the Russian president.