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Choughs reappear at Tintagel Castle in Cornwall after decades of absence

King Arthur is said to have transformed into a chough when he died, its red feet and beak representing his bloody endDecades after disappearing from the jagged cliffs around Tintagel Castle on the coast of north Cornwall, a bird with legendary connections to the area has returned.The custodian of Ti...

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The secret mission to rescue the UN’s vital Palestinian refugee archive

Millions of documents chronicling generations of trauma saved from Gaza and East Jerusalem in 10-month Unrwa operationEast Jerusalem to Amman should have been an easy trip: a short drive down to the Dead Sea, across the border checkpoint and swiftly on to the Jordanian capital.But in the early summe...

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Wife of Briton pleads for Saudi Arabia to release him from ‘arbitrary detention’

Ahmed al-Doush’s health said to be in sharp decline since his arrest in 2024 in relation to social media postsThe wife of a British national who has been imprisoned in Saudi Arabia since 2024 for social media posts, has pleaded for his release as his wellbeing declines.In November, the UN working gr...

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Activists, Lawmakers Urge Trump to Call for Release of Jimmy Lai and Dong Yuyu

Supporters of Mr. Lai, a Hong Kong dissident, and Mr. Dong, a Chinese journalist, hope President Trump will raise their cases with President Xi Jinping.

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Activists, Lawmakers Urge Trump to Call for Release of Jimmy Lai and Dong Yuyu

Supporters of Mr. Lai, a Hong Kong dissident, and Mr. Dong, a Chinese journalist, hope President Trump will raise their cases with President Xi Jinping.

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A Watchful Beijing Tightens Security for Trump’s Visit

Historic sites and roads have been closed in the Chinese capital for President Trump’s state visit, resulting in severe traffic and disappointed tourists.

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Zhalay Sarhadi condemns stray dog killings in Punjab, calls culling ‘inhumane’ and ineffective

Actor and model calls for humane TNVR solutions and stronger animal rights laws

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PM Shehbaz vows to turn Pakistan into economic power, cites nuclear journey as example

Says Pakistan's nuclear deterrence is for defence and not for offensive purposes

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Who is Tammy Tyrrell, the former Jacqui Lambie senator who just defected to Labor?

Addition of Tasmanian crossbencher means Labor has gained a seat in the Senate – but still doesn’t have a majorityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer Jacqui Lambie ally Tammy Tyrrell has joined the ALP, becoming the ...

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Israel says it inks $35m deal 'to extend F-35 fighter jet range' amid Iran war

Agreement with Elbit subsidiary aims to enhance long-range operational capabilities, Israeli defence ministry says

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Xi seeks 'historic year' in China-US ties as Trump sees 'fantastic future'

Superpower summit focuses on strategic stability, economic cooperation and managing differences

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Xi, Trump agree Hormuz must remain open, says White House after US-China summit in Beijing

Trump vows to push Xi to 'open up' China to US firms, with Musk and Jensen Huang in his delegation

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Trump heralds 'fantastic future' for US-China as talks with Xi begin

Vows to push Xi to 'open up' China to US firms, with Musk and Jensen Huang in his delegation

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Aurat March focused on violence against women, Ahmed Ali Butt called out for missing the point

Actor and entertainer faces backlash for hypocrisy over remarks, contrasting with his ‘culturally unacceptable’ roles

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Iran and UAE clash at BRICS foreign ministers' meeting

'But the truth is that the UAE was directly involved in the aggression against my country,' FM Araghchi says

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Iran war and oil dominate BRICS meet in India

India, the world's third-largest oil buyer, normally sources about half of its crude through the Strait of Hormuz

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Dozens of Israeli occupiers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection

Turkey warns that the raids risk further deepening tensions, instability in the region

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Man who helped supply ketamine to Matthew Perry sentenced to two years in prison

Erik Fleming sentenced 2 years for supplying ketamine tied to Friends star in fatal 2023 overdose death case in LA

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Trump-Xi summit live: key meeting between US president and China’s leader underway after welcome ceremony

Ahead of the crucial talks, security has been heightened in Beijing, with the US president set to meet Xi at the Great Hall of the PeopleTrump lands in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping as Iran war looms over talksExplainer: five key issues on the table at summitDonald Trump will drive th...

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HRCP expresses deep alarm over continued captivity of Pakistani crew by Somali pirates

Children of abducted sailors make emotional appeals for return of fathers, uncles and relatives before Eidul Azha

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Trump-Xi summit live: welcome ceremony underway as US president meets China’s leader ahead of key summit

Ahead of the crucial talks, security has been heightened in Beijing, with the US president set to meet Xi at the Great Hall of the PeopleTrump lands in China for high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping as Iran war looms over talksExplainer: five key issues on the table at summitDonald Trump will drive th...

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Australia politics live: Tasmanian independent senator Tammy Tyrrell joins Labor; Hanson living ‘rent-free’ in Taylor’s head, Shoebridge says

Anthony Albanese praises Tyrrell as ‘a fighter’ after joining Labor party. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHolding Jewish people responsible for Israel a ‘building block’ of racism, inquiry hearsThere will always be “edge cases”, Dr Dave Rich has to...

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Efforts underway to secure additional gas supplies to meet energy requirements: petroleum minister

Says govt formulating energy security policy aimed at strengthening resilience against external disruptions

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Judge Orders U.S. to Return Colombian Woman Deported to Congo

The unusual ruling came after the judge found that the Trump administration had most likely violated the law by deporting the 55-year-old woman to the African country despite its refusal to take her.