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Whistleblower accuses Foreign Office of censoring' warning of Sudan genocide

Warnings of a possible genocide in Sudan were removed from a UK risk assessment by Foreign Office officials, according to a whistleblower whose testimony raises fresh concern over British failures to act on the atrocities unfolding in the war-ravaged country. The threat analyst said they were prevented from warning that genocide could occur in Darfur by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) officials in a humanitarian risk assessment collated days after Sudan's brutal civil war erupted in April 2023.
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Egypt committed to Trump Gaza peace plan foreign minister DW 12/03/2025

Egypt is fully committed to implementing Trump's Gaza peace plan, facilitating humanitarian access via Rafah, supporting medical evacuations, and coordinating with the US and Israel.
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Internal docs reveal Hamas infiltration of top int'l NGOs - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Hamas systematically infiltrated and controlled international humanitarian NGOs in Gaza, appointing approved liaisons and commandeering aid operations, including beneficiary lists and theft.
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Saratoga Village event to spotlight unity among world religions

An interfaith Celebration of Light brings leaders, symbols of Islam, Christianity, Judaism and Hinduism, and school choirs together to promote unity and community healing.
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Bomb kills three Pakistani police officers close to Afghan border

A roadside bomb in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa killed three Pakistani police officers amid escalating Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions linked to alleged TTP sanctuaries.
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Global Lenders Unite | amNewYork

Multilateral financial agencies coordinate billions in emergency financing and grants to help Jamaica recover from consecutive destructive hurricanes and strengthen long-term resilience.
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Why jail access to Pakistan's Imran Khan has caused a political storm

Imran Khan was denied family visits for nearly a month; his sister reported good health but poor detention conditions while he serves corruption sentences.
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal May Have Been Blackmailed' by Taliban Before National Guard Shooting: Report

An Afghan man accused of killing a National Guard soldier and wounding another in Washington may have been coerced by Taliban operatives threatening his family.
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Watched, Tracked, and Targeted in Gaza

A displaced Gazan family conceals journalist identities, emphasizes vulnerability to pass Israeli checkpoints, and tries to escape Gaza with pregnant wife and malnourished toddler.
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1 hour ago

Which areas is Russia demanding as its price for peace in Ukraine? visual explainer

Moscow demands Kyiv formally accept the annexation of territories currently occupied by Russian forces.
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Production halted at Chinese factory making 'childlike' sex dolls

A Chinese factory producing allegedly childlike sex dolls has been ordered to halt production while authorities investigate amid global e-commerce backlash and tightened platform controls.
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Iranian Grammy Winner Hajipour Sparks Controversy With State-Sanctioned Album

Shervin Hajipour will release a government-licensed debut album in Iran, prompting accusations of betrayal from some supporters over perceived cooperation with authorities.
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Kanye West's Concert in Brasil Canceled After City Officials Refuse to Grant Permit

A proposed Kanye West concert in São Paulo, Brasil, where the rapper reportedly faced the threat of arrest if he espoused Nazism, was ultimately canceled after local authorities voted against permitting the event. According to CNN Brasil, the event was set to take place on November 29th at the Interlagos Racetrack in São Paulo. However, the São Paulo City Hall derailed those plans when it vetoed West's use of the venue, citing his past promotion of Nazism and hate speech.
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Security concerns grow for critical US-Asia deep-sea cables DW 12/02/2025

"All of global data exchange flows through these cables," said Johannes Peters, the head of the Center for Maritime Strategy and Security at the Christian Albrechts University in Kiel. "The internet, payment orders, any kind of information you can think of, any kind of spoken communication, it runs almost exclusively through these cables," Peters told DW. "On a global level, we are dependent on them."
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Terence Crawford dethroned over $300k fee, handing Britain's Sheeraz title shot

Terence Crawford was stripped of the WBC super-middleweight title for unpaid sanctioning fees; Christian Mbilli will face Hamzah Sheeraz for the vacant belt.
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US pressures Mexico for violating the 1944 Water Treaty

Mexico's reduced deliveries under the 1944 Water Treaty have caused U.S. water shortages, crop losses, and diplomatic pressure to meet treaty obligations.
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In the pink? Cricket bosses and players still not seeing benefit of day-night Tests | Simon Burnton

We limit ourselves by staging cricket's premium format at times when fans often cannot watch.
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Putin's visit to India tests New Delhi's balancing act DW 12/03/2025

Vladimir Putin visits India for a two-day summit to strengthen the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership and coordinate on trade, energy, defense, and sanctions.
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Verstappen, Norris, Piastri: F1 set for three-way title fight in Abu Dhabi

Max Verstappen can win a fifth consecutive F1 world title in Abu Dhabi but must overcome McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
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New Zealand man accused of eating Faberge egg pendant inspired by Bond movie

A man allegedly swallowed a NZ$33,000 Fabergé octopus pendant and remains under police medical monitoring while the pendant has not been recovered.
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World Athletics scraps landing zone idea to avoid all-out war' with long jump athletes

World Athletics scrapped plans to replace the traditional long-jump take-off board with a wide take-off zone after widespread athlete opposition.
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BBC Fact-Checker Outs Mark Levin's Israeli Strike Clips as AI-Generated'

Levin posted an Instagram link to his source and a video sequence on Wednesday, one that has already widely circulated on social media, that appeared to show CCTV footage of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps personnel calmly at their computers before disappearing in blasts that wipe out the camera feeds. Quote-tweeting Levin, BBC Verify senior journalist Shayan Sardarizadeh publicly warned him that all except one of the clips were fabricated:
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The Spin | Pink-ball wizard: batters on facing devastating weapon' Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc's pace, pink-ball mastery and recent form make him a potent, match-defining threat at Brisbane's Gabba heading into the second Test.
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Martial law: Year after South Korea imposed it, where else is it in force?

Martial law grants military authority over civilian governance, suspending rights and curtailing freedoms, producing outcomes from brief reversals to prolonged authoritarian rule.
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South Korea: Lee promises justice on martial law anniversary DW 12/03/2025

President Lee proposes making December 3 a national holiday to honor citizens who opposed Yoon Suk Yeol's failed Dec. 3, 2024 martial law declaration and seeks accountability.
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Nigeria names former military chief as new defense minister DW 12/03/2025

President Tinubu nominated former military chief Christopher Musa as Nigeria's new defense minister, replacing Mohammed Badaru Abubakar.
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A year after South Korea's martial law crisis, the president urges unity, but the wounds are still raw

Those who attempted to impose martial law must face justice; investigations continue and national unity remains incomplete amid polarized support for Yoon and pro-democracy protests.
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Amnesty calls for war crimes probe on RSF attack on Sudan refugee camp

Amnesty International has called for a war crimes investigation into an assault by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a displaced persons camp in Sudan's North Darfur state earlier this year. A report issued by the NGO on Wednesday documents accounts of atrocities committed by the RSF during a large-scale attack on the Zamzam camp. The RSF has been accused of indiscriminate killing and mass rape, among other crimes,
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Two London women stranded in cyclone-hit Sri Lanka 'running out of food and water'

Two British women are stranded in Pussellawa after Cyclone Ditwah, lacking food, water and fuel and with no UK evacuation planned.
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Sri Lanka cyclone tragedy exposes government failures DW 12/02/2025

Cyclone Ditwah caused devastating floods in Sri Lanka, affecting over 1.46 million people, killing 410, leaving 336 missing, and overwhelming emergency response.
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16 hours ago

More than 200 leading cultural figures call for release of jailed Palestinian leader

Prominent cultural figures urge release of Marwan Barghouti, viewed as the most popular Palestinian leader and a unifying figure for a two-state solution.
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13 hours ago

A king above all': The rise and rise of Asim Munir, Pakistan's increasingly powerful army chief

The 27th amendment has effectively enshrined military dominance by granting the army chief unprecedented powers, immunity, and extended control over the armed forces and judiciary.
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15 hours ago

Family alarmed over Jimmy Lai's deteriorating health as he languishes in solitary confinement in Hong Kong

Jimmy Lai, jailed in Hong Kong, is suffering severe health deterioration including dramatic weight loss, rotting teeth, and discolored, falling nails amid harsh prison conditions.
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UN votes to tell Israel to leave Gaza, West Bank DW 12/03/2025

UN General Assembly demanded Israel withdraw from occupied Palestinian territories and the Syrian Golan, halt settlement expansion, and restore 1967 borders.
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South Korean president mulls apology to North

President Lee Jae Myung is weighing an apology to North Korea over cross-border drone and leaflet flights allegedly ordered by former President Yoon Suk-yeol.
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Family of Colombian fisherman killed in strike in the Caribbean files formal complaint against US

Alejandro Carranza's family filed the first IACHR complaint alleging U.S. military strikes killed him and other civilians in Caribbean drug-running boat attacks.
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7 hours ago

Petro and Trump, on the brink of disaster: Attacking our sovereignty is declaring war'

U.S. threats of strikes against Colombia over cocaine production escalate bilateral tensions and raise alarms about sovereignty and potential land operations.
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11 hours ago

Colombia's Petro invites Trump to cocaine lab demolition amid attack threat

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said his government destroyed 18,400 cocaine laboratories without missiles and invited Donald Trump to witness the destruction.
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8 hours ago

Rugby World Cup draw: Who will Ireland's opponents be in Australia in 2027?

The Rugby World Cup 2027 draw will be livestreamed from Sydney, featuring 24 teams, automatic and regional qualifiers, and matches across seven Australian cities.
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6 hours ago

Gaza university resumes in-person classes

Islamic University of Gaza resumed in-person classes after two years amid war damage and displacement, beginning a phased return while buildings still shelter displaced families.
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China using AI as 'precision instrument' of repression

China uses AI to censor and surveil citizens and exports those censorship and surveillance tools internationally.
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Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume Dec. 30

Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume Dec. 30 with Ocean Infinity conducting a 55-day no-find, no-fee search in the southern Indian Ocean.
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11 hours ago

Venezuela denounces US-ordered forced sale' of oil company Citgo

A Delaware judge ordered the $5.9bn forced sale of Citgo to settle creditor claims, prompting Venezuelan condemnation amid concerns over US pressure and control of oil reserves.
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First legal complaint filed over US Caribbean airstrikes DW 12/03/2025

The family of a Colombian fisherman killed in a US airstrike in the Caribbean has filed a formal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) accusing the US administration of conducting an extrajudicial killing in breach of international law, according to US and British media outlets. It is the first legal challenge brought against airstrikes mandated by the Trump administration off the coasts of Central and South America, in which at least 83 people have died. Washington says its actions aim
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6 hours ago

Video: Inside the Ultra-Orthodox Fight Against Israel's Draft

Ultra-Orthodox Haredim in Israel face new mandatory military conscription after decades of exemptions, provoking intense communal resistance and national political conflict.
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9 hours ago

Russia says no Ukraine compromise reached after five-hour Putin talks with Trump envoys

High-level US envoys met Putin in Moscow but no compromise was reached; negotiations will continue amid disagreements over Donbas and US proposals.
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10 hours ago

YouTube says it will comply with Australia's under-16s social media ban, with Lemon8 to also restrict access

YouTube will sign out under-16 users in Australia from 10 December to comply with the federal under-16s social media ban.
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Tajikistan Denies Talks With Russia To Guard Afghan Border After Deadly Attack On Chinese Workers

Tajikistan denies negotiating with Russia and the CSTO to deploy troops to patrol the Tajik-Afghan border after an attack that killed five Chinese nationals.
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14 hours ago

Australia social media ban: when is it, how will it work and what apps are being banned for under-16s?

Australia's world-first social media ban for children under the age of 16 is just a week away. The tech platforms large and small are working on functionality that will kick off existing under-16 account holders and prevent any new ones from signing up. But how will it work, what happens to those accounts and what can people do if they are wrongly banned?
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Australia social media ban: when is it, how will it work and what apps are being banned for under-16s?

Australia will ban under-16 users from listed social platforms, requiring platforms to remove or block teen accounts and implement non-ID age checks.
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7 hours ago

Palestinians suffering worst olive harvest in collective memory

Armed settler threats and repeated 24-hour Israeli closed military zone orders prevented a West Bank family from accessing and harvesting ancestral olive groves, causing injury and economic loss.
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Pat Cummins poised to return for Australia in second Ashes Test at Gabba

Pat Cummins is likely to be cleared to return for Australia's second Ashes Test at the Gabba after rehab and strong training, complicating England's plans.
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Kim Jong Un's Su-25 fighters have a new weapon, and it looks a lot like a Western cruise missile with a 300-mile range

North Korea displayed a missile on an Su-25 that resembles Western cruise missiles, potentially enabling long-range strikes from Soviet-era fighters.
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9 hours ago

Fly In, Fly Out: 'I made $141,000 in nine months - and had two months off at Christmas'

If you're unfamiliar with the acronym and its rigorous but rewarding demands, FIFO has been around for hundreds of years. Essentially, it refers to temporary employment in a remote location, with Australia long regarded as a key destination. The task is simple yet challenging - work long hours in an intense job in short bursts, earn big and hopefully return home the happier for it. But there are notable concerns surrounding physical and mental health. To put it plainly, FIFO is not for everyone.
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Russia Wants This Mega Missile to Intimidate the West, but It Keeps Crashing

A Russian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) fired from an underground silo on the country's southern steppe Friday on a scheduled test to deliver a dummy warhead to a remote impact zone nearly 4,000 miles away. The missile didn't even make it 4,000 feet. Russia's military has been silent on the accident, but the missile's crash was seen and heard for miles around the Dombarovsky air base in Orenburg Oblast near the Russian-Kazakh border.
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Ice surface for 2026 Milan Olympics expected to be smaller than NHL rinks: 'I don't understand how that happened.'

During an appearance on Sportsnet's "Real Kyper and Bourne," DeBoer said he expects the playing surface to be several feet smaller than an NHL rink, though he was baffled as to why. "The ice surface, it looks like it's going to be smaller than NHL rink standards [by] it looks like three or four feet," he said. "I don't understand how that happened."
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One million people evacuated in Indonesia as death toll from floods surpasses 600

Flooding and landslides across Sumatra killed 631 people, displaced one million, affected 3.2 million, and caused severe shortages and infrastructure damage.
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I decided I'd die': Indonesia's flood victims recount stories of survival

Floods in Indonesia's Aceh Province have killed hundreds, displaced many, destroying homes and belongings while survivors recount perilous rescues and grave recoveries.
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Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission says coup destroyed election results

A military coup in Guinea-Bissau halted the presidential election after armed men seized electoral materials, destroyed servers, and installed Major-General Horta Inta-A as transitional president.
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After a military coup, what is next for Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau risks deeper instability and entrenchment of drug-trafficking influence after a military coup during contested elections, threatening livelihoods and regional security.
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Nigeria's defense minister resigns amid security crisis DW 12/02/2025

Nigeria's defense minister resigned for health reasons amid a surge of mass kidnappings that prompted a national security emergency and plans for mass security recruitment.
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19 hours ago

Politician Ayachi Hammami latest arrest in Tunisia opposition crackdown

Tunisian authorities arrested opposition figures and enforced long prison sentences after convictions alleging conspiracy against state security, while opponents say charges are fabricated to silence dissent.
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Int'l Criminal Court says Libyan war crimes suspect now in custody

Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri is in ICC custody, accused of committing and overseeing murder, torture, rape, and other crimes at Mitiga Prison (2015–2020).
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British women stranded by landslides in Sri Lankan mountains running out of food and water, daughter says

Melanie Watters, 54, and her friend Janine Reid, 55, both from London, were being driven through the mountains from Kandy in central Sri Lanka on Thursday when the road in front of them was swamped, sending a bus nearby over a cliff-edge. The women's own car was stuck in a ditch and at risk of being washed away, said Watters' daughter, Katie Beeching, but the friends and their driver had to stay in the vehicle overnight in worsening conditions.
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Femicides in Libya spark calls for tougher laws DW 12/01/2025

Libyan women face widespread violence and impunity due to weak legal protections, lack of policing, and failure to adopt a comprehensive law against gender-based violence.
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Nicolas Maduro, speaking to his supporters: They will never be able to take us off the path of the revolution'

Maduro reaffirmed commitment to Chavismo, mobilized grassroots Bolivarian commands and a new political bureau to consolidate territorial control and resist U.S. threats.
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Sudan army refutes claim that RSF has seized key city of Babnusa

Control of Babnusa would give the RSF access to West Kordofan and Darfur, altering frontline logistics while SAF and RSF continue fighting.
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