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Timeline of past Bangladesh elections and the country's leaders

Bangladesh will hold elections on February 12 after Sheikh Hasina's 2024 ouster, with 127 million domestic voters and 15 million expatriates voting by post.
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Queensland moves to ban pro-Palestine slogan from the river to the sea' under sweeping new hate speech laws

Queensland will seek to criminalise use of 'from the river to the sea' and 'globalise the intifada' when intended to incite menace, harassment or offence.
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Iran-US talks in Muscat bought time, not a deal

Iran–US talks reopened high-level diplomacy, but deep mistrust and concurrent military pressure leave prospects for a substantive deal uncertain and risk renewed escalation.
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Haiti's transitional council steps down, hands power to PM

Haiti's transitional presidential council resigned after failing to curb gang violence, leaving Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime as the sole executive authority.
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Haiti's transitional council hands power to US-backed prime minister

Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council transferred power to Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime amid gang-dominated insecurity, US intervention, council infighting, and plans to organise national elections.
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2 hours ago

Polls open in Thailand as reformists, conservatives vie for power

No party is expected to win an outright majority in Thailand's election, making coalition formation almost inevitable and risking political instability.
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Somalia's Mohamud slams Israel's interference, rejects base on Somaliland

Somalia will oppose and confront any Israeli military base in Somaliland, viewing Israeli recognition as destabilizing and a threat to regional security.
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Malaysia sees 2026 as a year of 'execution' as Anwar administration tries to lock in policy gains | Fortune

"2026 is going to be about how we deliver RMK13," YB Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir told Fortune ahead of the Forum Ekonomi Malaysia summit on Feb. 5. "It's a higher chance of success compared to trying to come up with a new policy direction," he added later. "Two years is quite a short runway." Malaysia must hold general elections no later than February 2028, where voters will decide whether to extend the mandate of current Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and his Pakatan Harapan governing coalition.
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Thailand election pits reformists against conservative PM

Voters in Thailand were heading to polling stations across the country on Sunday to elect a new parliament. The vote is seen as a three-way race between the reformist People's Party, the conservative Bhumjaithai Party of incumbent Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, and Pheu Thai, the party backed by the waning but still influential Shinawatra family. Analysts predict a close race that is unlikely to yield an outright winner, with difficult coalition negotiations expected to follow the election.
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7 hours ago

Japan election: Sanae Takaichi set for big win as polls open

Opinion polls project the LDP will win a majority, possibly a two-thirds landslide, strengthening Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's mandate and shifting Japanese politics rightward.
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Public debt: A ticking time bomb about to explode?

Global public debt is nearing $100 trillion and exceeds historical norms, becoming a structural economic burden while growth remains insufficient.
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Japan heads to polls as Takaichi seeks mandate for conservative agenda

Sanae Takaichi's conservative coalition is poised to win a large lower-house majority, backed by promises of higher defence spending, immigration tightening, and cost-of-living relief.
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7 hours ago

How Japan's Kira Kimura Won Gold in Snowboarding Big Air at the Winter Olympics

There are few sports as evocatively named as the snowboard event known as Big Air. It's big. It's in the air. High, high in the air. On Saturday, at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Kira Kimura of Japan won the men's Big Air competition at the Livigno Snow Park in Valtellina, Italy. His best run was his third, a switch backside 1980 weddle five and a half full horizontal rotations.
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If You Can Tell Which Of These 20 Weird-Sounding Sports Are In The Olympics, You Deserve A Medal

The Winter Olympics are officially upon us, so naturally, it felt like the perfect time to turn it into a quiz. Some Olympic sports are obvious. Others sound like someone completely made them up. In this quiz, you'll see 20 weird-sounding sports, and your job is simple: decide whether each one is actually in the Olympics or absolutely not.
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14 hours ago

Sudan: Suspected RSF drone attack on aid convoy kills dozens

A drone strike on a humanitarian convoy in North Kordofan killed at least 24 people, including children, amid RSF-linked attacks and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
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11 hours ago

RSF drone attack kills 24 people fleeing fighting in central Sudan, says doctors group

A Rapid Support Forces drone attack on a vehicle carrying displaced families in North Kordofan killed at least 24 people, including eight children.
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UN, US condemn RSF drone strikes on aid deliveries in famine-hit Sudan

RSF drone attacks hit humanitarian convoys and fuel trucks in North Kordofan, killing at least one, causing civilian casualties and prompting calls for sanctions.
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18 hours ago

US transfers ISIL detainees to Iraq as northeast Syria base draws down

United States forces have transported a third group of ISIL (ISIS) detainees from Ghwayran prison in Syria's Hasakah province to Iraq by land, as activity around a US military base in the region points to possible operational changes, an Al Jazeera correspondent reports. The transfer on Saturday forms part of a trilateral arrangement, which has emerged as part of a painstaking ceasefire after deadly clashes involving the Syrian government and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).
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Pakistan: IS affiliate group claims Islamabad mosque bombing

Suicide bombing at an Islamabad Shiite mosque killed at least 31, wounded about 170, sparked mass funerals, tightened security, and vows to target militant groups.
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Scoop: White House plans Board of Peace meeting in D.C. on Gaza reconstruction

"It will be the first Board of Peace meeting and a fundraising conference for Gaza reconstruction," a U.S. official said. The plans for the summit meeting are in early stages and could still change. The White House declined to comment. Between the lines: The unveiling of the board last month was met with widespread skepticism. Most Western allies didn't join, in part because the charter gives the board a broad mandate and Trump sole the veto over its decisions.
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Thousands gather in Libya for funeral of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, once viewed as his father's heir and a controversial reformer, was shot dead at home and buried amid active investigations.
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13 hours ago

Suryakumar rescues India as United States threaten T20 World Cup upset

Suryakumar Yadav scored an unbeaten 84 to lift India from 77-6 to 161-9, securing a 29-run win over the United States.
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US gives Ukraine and Russia June deadline to reach agreement to end war, says Zelensky

The US is pushing for a wartime cease by June, proposing talks and pressuring parties while Russia's strikes intensify, damaging Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
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No evidence to support US claim China conducted nuclear blast test: Monitor

The United States seeks Chinese participation in a new nuclear-weapons treaty following the expiration of the New START agreement.
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LIVE: Iran's top diplomat set to address Al Jazeera Forum in Doha

An Al Jazeera Forum in Doha will examine Israel's war on Gaza, its regional consequences, shifts in Middle East geopolitics, and Syria's political future.
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Deadly Islamabad bombing sharpens focus on cross-border attacks in Pakistan

A suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad killed over 30 and may exacerbate sectarian tensions amid rising ISIL-affiliated attacks in Pakistan.
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US has given Ukraine and Russia June deadline to end war: Zelenskyy

The United States has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach an agreement to end the nearly four-year war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said. The Americans are proposing the parties end the war by the beginning of this summer and will probably put pressure on the parties precisely according to this schedule, Zelenskyy told reporters in Kyiv on Friday, in comments embargoed until Saturday.
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Zelenskyy says US has set June deadline for Ukraine-Russia peace deal

The US has proposed a June deadline and further trilateral talks to secure a Ukraine–Russia peace settlement, with potential pressure if the deadline is missed.
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15 hours ago

ICC in Pakistan talks to revive India T20 World Cup clash

Cricket's global governing body hopes to persuade Pakistan to reverse decision to boycott India T20 World Cup fixtures. The International Cricket Council is in talks with the Pakistan Cricket Board to resolve the boycott of its T20 World Cup 2026 fixture against India on February 15. Any clash between archrivals India and Pakistan is one of the most lucrative in cricket, worth millions of dollars in broadcast, sponsoring and advertising revenue.
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Suryakumar's brilliant blitz denies USA seismic shock in India's T20 World Cup opener

India's form over the last two years has made them the most feared side in world cricket but for a while as they got their World Cup campaign under way the only dread was being experienced by their own fans as the USA threatened a humiliating upset. But for some missed chances, a hugely unfortunate injury and the brilliance of Suryakumar Yadav it might well have happened.
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19 hours ago

Thousands of Malawi businesses close in protest over tax changes

Demonstrations across Malawi's four main cities during the past week have achieved a delay in the introduction of a new tax regime that business owners claim will cripple their livelihoods. Tens of thousands had signed petitions which this week were presented to tax officials and on Monday thousands of small traders shut up shops and businesses to hold protest marches in Blantyre, Lilongwe, Zomba and Mzuzu.
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9 hours ago

Syria and Saudi Arabia sign major investment package

Saudi Arabia and Syria agreed major investments in energy, telecommunications, aviation, and real estate, including Aleppo airports, a telecom project, and a joint low-cost airline.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Canada and France opening consulates in Greenland following tensions over US push for control

Canada and France opened consulates in Greenland to strengthen ties with Denmark, expand Arctic cooperation on climate and Inuit rights, and deepen cultural, scientific, and economic links.
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20 hours ago

Where's Evo? Missing Morales mystery as Bolivia's ex-president goes to ground

Evo Morales vanished after denouncing a US attack on Venezuela, sparking claims of illness or flight amid political tension and efforts to reinstate the DEA.
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Iran Says Nuclear Talks With US Should Resume Soon After Oman Meeting

Tehran and Washington agree nuclear talks should resume soon; Iran refuses to negotiate missiles or uranium enrichment and warns it will retaliate if attacked.
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Thousands mourn 32 victims of Islamabad Shia mosque bombing in Pakistan

A suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad killed at least 32, injured 170, and ISIL claimed responsibility amid Pakistan-India accusations and security crackdowns.
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8 hours ago

US Negotiating Team Visits Strike-Force Carrier Off Iranian Waters

US officials visited a carrier near Iran, increasing military pressure while indirect nuclear talks with Tehran proceeded and showed potential for continued negotiations.
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11 hours ago

Syria and Saudi Arabia sign multibillion-dollar investment deals

Syria and Saudi Arabia have signed a major investment package spanning aviation, energy, real estate and telecommunications as Damascus's new leadership seeks to rebuild after a devastating 14-year civil war. Syrian Investment Authority chief Talal al-Hilali announced a swath of deals on Saturday, including the development of a new international airport in Aleppo, the launch of a low-cost Syrian-Saudi airline, and a telecommunications project called SilkLink aimed at turning the country into a regional hub.
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Pakistani Authorities Make First Arrests After Deadly Mosque Attack

Pakistani authorities said four people have been arrested in connection with the suicide bomb attack that killed at least 32 people at a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in the capital, Islamabad, as they observed Friday Prayers. Interior Ministry Moshin Naqvi on February 7 said the four are suspected of having helped the suicide bomber in the attack, which also injured some 170 worshippers in Tarlai, a suburb of Islamabad. Mosques across the Muslim world are traditionally crowded during Friday Prayers.
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22 hours ago

Harry Brook says fallout from nightclub row has been horrendous'

Harry Brook apologised for lying about being alone after a nightclub incident, was fined and warned by the ECB, and faces a Cricket Regulator investigation.
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22 hours ago

India now sets the terms of global cricket

After Pakistan announced their boycott of the forthcoming T20I World Cup match against India, the International Cricket Council (ICC) was quick to lament the position the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had put fans in. [Pakistan's] decision is not in the interest of the global game or the welfare of fans worldwide, the ICC said in a release, before going on to make special mention of millions in Pakistan, who will now have no India fixture to anticipate.
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The pro-democracy People's party is leading the polls, but Thailand has been here before

The People's Party, led by Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, gains youth-driven support and leads polls but faces legal obstacles and challenges forming a coalition.
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Venezuelans in Florida begin to consider returning: What if we go back?'

Maduro's capture has made returning to Venezuela a real but uncertain possibility for many members of the South Florida Venezuelan diaspora.
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12 hours ago

Netanyahu to hold urgent meeting with Trump Wednesday amid Iran negotiations

U.S.-Iran talks appear more favorable on a nuclear deal, while Israel demands missile limits and an end to Iran's regional support and seeks to influence U.S. negotiations.
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22 hours ago

Japan's first female prime minister stakes her future on snap elections

Sanae Takaichi, Japan's first female prime minister, seeks a two-thirds lower-house majority to pursue a conservative, controversial agenda after endorsement from President Trump.
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Suryakumar rescues India from all-time shock by USA in T20 World Cup opener

Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 84 rescued India from 77-6 to a 29-run T20 World Cup win over the United States in Mumbai.
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23 hours ago

In Japan's election, voters hope for relief from rising prices

Rising food prices and stagnant wages are squeezing Japanese households, forcing dietary changes and reducing real incomes.
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BBC Persian journalists say Iran monitoring them and targeting their families

One journalist, who spoke anonymously out of fear that being named would place more pressure on my family, said their father had been detained and warned by security forces that they were monitoring overseas journalists. They knew everything about me somehow, the journalist said. They said they know where I live. They even gave my father the address, the telephone number, where I'm sitting exactly in the newsroom.
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Jacinda Ardern, the prime minister who surprised the world: Public life has become dehumanized'

Jacinda Ardern exemplifies empathetic leadership, highlighting the psychological toll of power and choosing to resign when she lacked the emotional capacity to continue.
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2026 Winter Olympics: Follow live updates from Milan

The 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics opened; Ilia Malinin debuts in the figure skating team event, the U.S. leads points and faces Finland in women's ice hockey.
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How Basant became Lahore's signature festival in Pakistan

Amid the commotion, Aamer Iqbal, a 50-year-old banker, took a deep breath and asked his daughter to let go of the kite she was helping to launch. It was the first time in nearly two decades that Iqbal was able to engage in an activity that had defined his childhood: the simple act of flying a kite.
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Mexico: Authorities find bodies of missing mine workers

Bodies and remains believed to be 10 missing mine workers were found near a Sinaloa mine; four suspects arrested and cartel involvement suspected.
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14 hours ago

A surprise candidate to replace Starmer could neutralise Farage's voter appeal

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
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20 hours ago

A Bridge to Venezuela

Cúcuta, a bustling Colombian border city, faces heightened tension as journalists are detained and crossings become restricted amid attempts to enter Venezuela.
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14 hours ago

Olympic committee: New transgender policy consensus reached across sports

Global sports leaders and the IOC have agreed a uniform eligibility policy expected soon that will restrict transgender women's participation if they experienced male puberty.
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10 hours ago

Alysa Liu Defeats JD Vance's Motorcade to Put U.S. Figure Skating in the Lead for Olympic Gold

Alysa Liu nearly missed her team event routine when VP JD Vance's motorcade blocked transport, yet she skated flawlessly and put the U.S. ahead.
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Winter Olympics 2026 opening ceremony review disco-dancing opera masters upstage Mariah Carey

The Winter Oympics opening ceremony arrived shrouded in mystery. There wasn't a lot of advance publicity about what might happen, beyond a list of musical performers, heavier on popular classical names including Andrea Bocelli and Lang Lang than pop stars and a quote from the event's creative lead and executive producer, Marco Balich, that it would eschew hi-tech and bling.
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14 hours ago

23 American Olympians Competing In This Year's Winter Games That You Need To Know

American athletes, including injured skier Lindsey Vonn, will compete at the Milano-Cortina 25th Winter Olympics starting February 6 with a three-hour opening ceremony.
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Take them away, crush them': Australia faces an ebike surge that some say poses a health emergency

[Illegal ebikes] are a total menace on the road, the health minister, Mark Butler, said on Friday. Kids have done stupid things on bikes ever since the penny-farthing [but] the injuries that are coming into our hospital emergency departments are absolutely devastating. We've got to make sure we stop these things coming into the country [and] police are given the powers to crack down, to take them away, to crush them, to destroy them.
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This Middle Eastern Destination Is the Most Exciting Art City Right Now-With World-Class Museums and a New Art Fair

Five bronze towers soar 400 feet above Saadiyat Island, the ever-expanding cultural district just off the coast of Abu Dhabi. The structures-which recall the wings of a falcon, a highly prized symbol in the United Arab Emirates-are the architectural signature of the Zayed National Museum, which opened in December. Two weeks before, another vastinstitution, the Natural History Museum, debuted. They will be followed later this year by the most ambitious of all-the late Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
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Don't dare call Epstein a paedophile: Inside story of top Irish lawyer's work to clean up billionaire's image, threatening media on his behalf

Paul Tweed accepted Jeffrey Epstein's money to threaten media outlets and urged aggressive tactics against figures like Sarah Ferguson while later denying inappropriate conduct.
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Team GB lose Cas appeal over new skeleton helmets at Winter Olympics

Great Britain's skeleton team banned from using new aerodynamic helmets at the Winter Olympics after CAS ruled rear protrusion made them non-compliant with IBSF rules.
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21 hours ago

The CIA World Factbook is dead. Here's how I came to love it

When one of the world's most secretive and far-reaching organizations offers to share how it sees the world, it's worth taking a peek. That's the thought I had when I dove into the CIA World Factbook for the first time as a young editor at CNN International in the early 2000s. If journalists aim to write the first draft of history, I figured, then the Factbook, culling data from Cabinet agencies and other official outlets, could be a reliable primary source.
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18 hours ago

17 of the biggest scandals in Olympic history

Olympic athletes and Games have repeatedly faced controversies including age falsification, medal revocations, judging errors, athlete misconduct, cheating allegations, and environmental problems like Seine pollution.
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Meghan Markle Offers a Glimpse of Home Life With Prince Harry in New Video

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Meghan Markle Offers a Glimpse of Home Life With Prince Harry in New Video

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19 hours ago

Meet the 'Quad God.' Why Olympic star Ilia Malinin might revolutionize figure skating

Ilia Malinin's historic quadruple axel and multi-quad programs are redefining men's figure skating, combining unprecedented technical difficulty with compelling performance quality.
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New Yemen government formed with Shaya Mohsin al-Zindani as prime minister

Yemen's Saudi-backed presidential council formed a new government, confirming Shaya Mohsen Zindani as prime minister and foreign minister.
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