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UK ‘threatens to expel 27 Israeli diplomats’ over Jerusalem consulate

Israel ordered East Jerusalem consulate to be closed after Britain sanctioned settlements in the occupied West Bank.

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Israel’s ex-PM Ehud Barak and Epstein had close relationship, emails reveal

Ehud Barak explored many business ventures with Jeffrey Epstein, including a deal to sell a US tycoon's oil empire.

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The GCC and collective security

Recent uncertainty seems to have prompted Gulf Cooperation Council members to consider new options for their defence.

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Photos: Heavy rains flood tents sheltering displaced people in Gaza

Flooding worsens the crisis for Palestinian families, as an acute Israel-enforced aid shortage threatens those uprooted.

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The Take: What Aleppo’s fighting reveals about Syria’s fragile peace

A fragile ceasefire in Aleppo raises urgent questions about Syria’s unity.

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US diplomat Rubio targets Cuban military officials, companies in sanctions

US says the five entities and eight individuals sanctioned help Cuba acquire military equipment from Russia and China.

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Hun Manet is refining Cambodia’s authoritarian model

The PM has made repression less visible and more sophisticated, strengthening the authoritarian system he inherited.

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Mladic’s funeral: Were no lessons learned?

Thirty years of international justice has taught political leaders little.

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Dembele, Mbappe, Kane and Yamal top Ballon d’Or shortlist

Ballon d'Or Ousmane Dembele among favourites, with Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane, as 2026 shortlist named.

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How has Israel hit back against sanctions by the UK, others?

Israel announced four countermeasures including the closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem.

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