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Liberia’s President, George Weah, has conceded defeat to opposition candidate Joseph Boakai after a tight run-off election. Weah, a former soccer star, called Boakai after the country’s National Elections Commission…

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Israel is tightening its control of northern Gaza. But there is no clear post-war strategy in sight

November 18, 2023

The Israeli military is tightening its grip on northern Gaza, as its war on the Hamas militant group is showing no signs of abating. Almost six weeks into the conflict,…

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What King Charles’ birthday celebrations tell us about his priorities

November 18, 2023

Britain’s sovereign didn’t celebrate his 75th birthday with an extravagant soiree or an over-the-top display of pageantry on Tuesday. Instead, he followed his mother’s tradition of marking the occasion in…

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Five countries ask International Criminal Court to investigate the situation in Palestinian territories

November 18, 2023

The International Criminal Court’s prosecutor Karim Khan says his office has received a referral from five countries to investigate whether crimes have been committed in the Palestinian territories as part…

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What we know about what Israel has found at Al-Shifa

November 18, 2023

Gaza’s largest hospital, Al-Shifa, has become a flashpoint in Israel’s war in the enclave, which began when Hamas militants crossed the border into Israel on October 7, killing around 1,200…

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Once the subject of online abuse, Indian bowler Mohammed Shami is celebrated ahead of Cricket World Cup final

November 17, 2023

An Indian bowler previously attacked on social media for his Muslim faith has emerged as a hero of the national team as it prepares to take on Australia in the…

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‘They called me a slave’: Witness testimony exposes alleged RSF-led campaign to enslave men and women in Sudan

November 17, 2023

Mahdi, 16, was blindfolded when a strange man felt for his biceps. He was looking for a “strong” boy to use as a farmhand. The size of his muscles helped…

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‘An invisible killer’: Beijing cleaned up its toxic air. Why can’t New Delhi?

November 17, 2023

More than 20 million people woke last week to a thick, acrid, and noxious smog that settled densely across the Indian capital. Primary schools were forced to shut, vehicles restricted…

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UN Human Rights chief calls for independent investigation into Al-Shifa hospital claims

November 17, 2023

The United Nations’ human rights chief has called on Israel to give his team access to Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City, after Israel’s military released video of what it called…

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Keep an eye on the sky for the Leonid meteor shower this weekend

November 17, 2023

Up next for end-of-year celestial spectaculars is the Leonid meteor shower, set to produce bright meteors with persistent trains streaking across the night sky. The Leonids have been active since…

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Liberia’s President George Weah concedes victory after tight run-off election

Israel is tightening its control of northern Gaza. But there is no clear post-war strategy in sight

What King Charles’ birthday celebrations tell us about his priorities

Five countries ask International Criminal Court to investigate the situation in Palestinian territories

What we know about what Israel has found at Al-Shifa

Once the subject of online abuse, Indian bowler Mohammed Shami is celebrated ahead of Cricket World Cup final

‘They called me a slave’: Witness testimony exposes alleged RSF-led campaign to enslave men and women in Sudan

‘An invisible killer’: Beijing cleaned up its toxic air. Why can’t New Delhi?

UN Human Rights chief calls for independent investigation into Al-Shifa hospital claims

Keep an eye on the sky for the Leonid meteor shower this weekend