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Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
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Australian Human Rights Commission investigates alleged racial discrimination by NSW government
South Asian Muslim and caste-oppressed Hindu community representatives accuse multiculturalism minister and department o...
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Hungary alleges plot to blow up gas pipeline ahead of election
The incident comes a week before the polls, and follow warnings of a potential operations staged to influence voters.
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Hungarian PM faces ‘false flag’ claims after Serbia says explosives found near pipeline
Incident prompts political scrutiny across Hungary as Viktor Orbán trails in polls before next Sunday’s electionSerbia h...
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Who is Viktor Orban, Hungarian PM fighting to stay in power after 16 years?
Since 2010, Orbán has transformed Hungary into what the European Parliament has denounced as a "hybrid regime of elector...
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'Devastating' explosives found near pipeline supplying Russian gas to Hungary and Serbia
Explosives of "devastating power" have been found near a pipeline supplying Russian gas to Hungary and Serbia, according...
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Labour to back down on foie gras and fur bans to ease EU trade deal
Exclusive: Animal welfare charities ‘bitterly disappointed’ UK government plans to backtrack on manifesto promisesThis a...
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Uproar in Germany over law requiring men get military approval for long stays abroad
Ministry clarifies clause affecting those up to age 45 that is part of legislation that came into effect in JanuaryA lit...
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Mexican art world protests over plan to send Frida Kahlo masterpieces to Spain
Cultural figures sign open letter asking government for clarity on how long landmark collection will remain abroadOne of...
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Asian countries assure Australia ‘normal supply’ of fuel will continue as Albanese focuses on averting shortages
Federal government chases supply guarantees from countries including Singapore, South Korea, Malaysia and Japan amid Ira...
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AI videos fuel rhetoric as Orbán bids for four more years in Hungary
Videos have targeted Viktor Orbán's election rival, who could unseat him after 16 years in office.
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How will rising fuel costs affect driving lessons?
Two bodies which represent driving instructors have sent letters to the UK government.
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People of Burkina Faso should forget about democracy, says military ruler
Ibrahim Traoré, who took power in 2022 coup, tells state broadcaster ‘we must tell the truth, democracy isn’t for us’Peo...
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Military coup leader who overthrew Aung San Suu Kyi elected president
The head of Myanmar's ruling military junta, who overthrew the previous government five years ago, has been elected pres...
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New Zealand signs defence pact with Cook Islands after quarrel over China deal
Agreement comes after Wellington halted millions in aid to its former colony after Cook Islands formed strategic partner...
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Asia ramps up use of dirty fuels to cover energy shortfall triggered by Iran war
South Korea will delay the shutdown of coal-fired plants, while the Philippines also plans to boost the output of its co...
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Interpol arrest warrant requested in Congo-Brazzaville for Jean-Guy Blaise Mayolas
Football federation president on the run with wife and sonConviction in absentia of wide-ranging corruption chargesAutho...