
Is Portugal shifting to the right?
Centre-left socialist president is elected, but far-right rival secures record share of the vote.

Centre-left socialist president is elected, but far-right rival secures record share of the vote.

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Authorities say Alex Pretti posed a violent threat when shot by US ICE agents, but multiple videos suggest otherwise.

Trump ordered an aircraft carrier and a guided-missile strike group to the Middle East as tensions soar with Iran.

A fragile ceasefire between Syria’s government and the Kurdish-led SDF has been extended by 15 days.

Police carried out mass arrests after a peaceful protest outside a London prison in support of hunger-striking detainee.

The US completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, ending its membership for the first time since 1948.
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Newly created body is expected to address conflicts worldwide.

Israeli social media figure Roi Star was filmed harassing and attacking activists in the occupied West Bank.
