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Nipah airport screenings are for reassurance, not scientific step to stop spread, experts say

Nipah airport screenings are for reassurance, not scientific step to stop spread, experts say
Pushed by Trump, US allies are resetting relations with China

Pushed by Trump, US allies are resetting relations with China

Starmer says UK 'can't stick its head in the sand' over China after Trump issues warning

Starmer says UK 'can't stick its head in the sand' over China after Trump issues warning

Iran ready for 'fair' talks with US but not on defence capabilities

Iran ready for 'fair' talks with US but not on defence capabilities

UN chief Guterres warns of 'imminent financial collapse'

UN chief Guterres warns of 'imminent financial collapse'

UN nuclear watchdog discusses risks to Ukraine's nuclear safety after relentless Russian strikes

UN nuclear watchdog discusses risks to Ukraine's nuclear safety after relentless Russian strikes

Israel reopening Gaza's border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure

Israel reopening Gaza's border crossing with Egypt on Sunday after long closure

Islamic State claims deadly attack on airport in Niger capital

Islamic State claims deadly attack on airport in Niger capital

Denmark plans tougher deportation laws, challenging European human rights framework

Denmark plans tougher deportation laws, challenging European human rights framework

Syrian government, Kurds agree integration deal, US hails 'historic milestone'

Syrian government, Kurds agree integration deal, US hails 'historic milestone'

EU lists Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organization over protest crackdown

EU lists Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organization over protest crackdown

Iran boosts military capabilities with induction of 1,000 drones amid tensions

Iran boosts military capabilities with induction of 1,000 drones amid tensions

US military destroyer docks at Israel's Eilat port

US military destroyer docks at Israel's Eilat port

Trump says 'hopefully' no need for military action against Iran

Trump says 'hopefully' no need for military action against Iran

EU designates Iran Guards as 'terrorist organisation'

EU designates Iran Guards as 'terrorist organisation'

Turkey to offer mediation in US-Iran showdown

Turkey to offer mediation in US-Iran showdown

Where does Iraq stand as US turns up heat on Iran?

Where does Iraq stand as US turns up heat on Iran?

Denmark hails 'very constructive' meeting with US over Greenland

Denmark hails 'very constructive' meeting with US over Greenland

Trump says Putin agreed not to attack freezing Kyiv for a week

Trump says Putin agreed not to attack freezing Kyiv for a week

Giant portrait of girl killed in Gaza war unfurled on Barcelona beach

Giant portrait of girl killed in Gaza war unfurled on Barcelona beach

UN chief 'deeply concerned' by escalation of violence in South Sudan, spokesperson says

UN chief 'deeply concerned' by escalation of violence in South Sudan, spokesperson says

Pregnant commando killed in domestic violence case in Delhi, husband arrested

Pregnant commando killed in domestic violence case in Delhi, husband arrested

China approves 30-day visa-free travel for British citizens

China approves 30-day visa-free travel for British citizens

Afghanistan launches $100 million food security programme as crisis deepens

Afghanistan launches $100 million food security programme as crisis deepens

US ambassador warns of China's growing manufacturing dominance

US ambassador warns of China's growing manufacturing dominance

Vietnam and the EU upgrade ties as US tariffs reshape global trade

Vietnam and the EU upgrade ties as US tariffs reshape global trade

EU sanctions 15 Iranian officials, including top Revolutionary Guard leaders, over protest crackdown

EU sanctions 15 Iranian officials, including top Revolutionary Guard leaders, over protest crackdown

Princess Kate returns to royal duties with new resolve

Princess Kate returns to royal duties with new resolve

EU ministers approve new Iran sanctions in response to crackdown

EU ministers approve new Iran sanctions in response to crackdown

FBI searches Atlanta election office, chasing Trump 2020 vote fraud claims

FBI searches Atlanta election office, chasing Trump 2020 vote fraud claims

ICE officers in Minnesota directed not to interact with 'agitators' in new orders

ICE officers in Minnesota directed not to interact with 'agitators' in new orders

Israel parliament gives initial approval for 2026 budget, averting snap election for now

Israel parliament gives initial approval for 2026 budget, averting snap election for now

Starmer, Xi signal reset in China-UK ties, eye economic wins

Starmer, Xi signal reset in China-UK ties, eye economic wins