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Oil for unity: What is the US mediation plan in Libya?
The plan, led by Trump relative Massad Boulos, promises oil investments if rival factions work together.
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The senator has been hospitalised since June 14 with few details released, raising questions over his return to work.
Trump lashes out at NATO as first day of summit wraps in Turkiye
Leaders have gathered in Ankara for a two-day summit slated to cover defence spending and the Russia-Ukraine war.
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France’s Marine Le Pen must wear ankle tag after appeal ruling
A French appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen’s conviction for misusing European Parliament funds.
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US trade deficit surges amid artificial intelligence spending boom
Imbalance soars to $77.6bn in May as imports outpaced exports, driven by pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
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Nigel Farage resigns as MP, will run in UK by-election
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage says he will resign as an MP to trigger a by-election and stand again.
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Reform UK’s Farage resigns as MP amid funding scandal, forcing by-election
Nigel Farage says he’s ‘done nothing wrong’ as parliament investigates undeclared benefits he accepted from a fraudster.
Mbappe slams racism by Paraguay’s Amarilla at World Cup: What we know
Footballers of African descent are often subjected to racist abuse on and off the pitch.
France appeals court opens door for Le Pen presidential run, with ankle tag
Paris appeals court rules Le Pen guilty of misusing public funds but reduces the ban on her holding public office.
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What is the new Gaza administration as Hamas dissolves government?
The NCAG will oversee civilian affairs such as health and education, as well as security.
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Explosions in Damascus during Macron visit to Syria: What we know
Blasts occurred near hotel French president was reportedly staying in shortly after he departed for presidential palace.
