“The stench is horrible here. But I’m still trying because I’m looking for my uncle. We cannot just stand by idly when there’s the possibility that there might be people alive under the rubble,” says William Rodrigues. “Help arrived very late in…
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Venezuela quakes death toll rises to 1,719
Officials in Venezuela have announced that the confirmed death toll following a pair of powerful earthquakes that struck the northwest of the country last week has increased to 1,719, as rescue efforts continue for thousands who remain missing or…
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Gaza couples marry amid ruins in Jabalia
With up to 200 wedding halls destroyed across Gaza, northern Gaza is sending a powerful message of defiance.
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan condemn Israeli incursions into Syria
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan have denounced recent Israeli attacks and military incursions into southern Syria as a flagrant violation of international law.
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Guo Wengui: Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail
Guo became a critic of China’s Communist regime and cultivated a wide online following among the Chinese community in the US.
Prosecutors said Guo raised more than $1bn (£760m) from online followers, who joined him in investment and…
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US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib demands end to US-backed war crimes in Lebanon
Democratic Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has called for an immediate end to Washington’s support for the Israeli regime’s brutal aggression in southern Lebanon.
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Hamas: World silence over murdered Palestinian children in Gaza is complicity in Israeli genocide
A young Palestinian girl was martyred on Monday evening after Israeli warplanes bombed dilapidated tents sheltering displaced families in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip.
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Palestinian journalist Mujahid Mufleh recounts horrible treatment while in detention
The story of Palestinian journalist Mujahid Mufleh is one of survival beyond prison walls.
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What do we know about the shooting in Stade, Germany?
The BBC’s Jessica Parker reports from the scene of the shooting that killed six people in northern Germany.
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What to know about the looming deadline on North American free trade
As talks continue, the USMCA will remain in place for another 10 years until its set expiry date of 2036.
In the meantime, the US, Canada and Mexico have three options:
While President Trump has made his displeasure with the USMCA known, business…
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