White House to make it harder for US federal workers to challenge firings

If the proposal is implemented, workers will not be able to seek remedy through an independent review board.

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US seizes Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean

Pentagon says US will enforce Trump-ordered blockade against South American country even 'halfway around the world'.

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‘We have a voice’: Latinos celebrate Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show

With celebrity cameos and cultural nods, Bad Bunny’s show highlighted Latino identity and resilience on a world stage.

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Portugal elects socialist president in defeat for far-right

Voters in Portugal elected Antonio Jose Seguro of the centre-left Socialist Party to a five-year term.

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Thailand’s PM Anutin claims victory in general election

Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party, led by PM Anutin Charnvirakul, won the largest share of seats in the general election.

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Pakistan to play T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15

Pakistan's government directs cricket team to take the field against India on Feb 15 in Colombo.

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What were Jeffrey Epstein’s links to Israel?

New documents show some thought disgraced US financier had links to Israeli intelligence services and settler groups.BI

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Iran suggests it could dilute highly enriched uranium for sanctions relief

Iran's atomic energy chief makes comment as more mediated negotiations with the US expected.

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Israeli plans deepen de facto annexation of occupied West Bank

Israel approves plans to expand its power across the West Bank, making it easier to seize Palestinian land illegally.

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Israel tightens grip on occupied West Bank with governance changes

Palestinians say Israeli changes to occupied West Bank governance essentially legalise settlements.

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Strong support in Pakistan for Gaza peacekeeping force but questions linger

Poll finds Pakistanis ready to support Gaza peacekeeping mission under Muslim alliance and UN approval framework.

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Protesters in Australia rally against Israeli president’s visit

Protesters took to the streets across Australia to rally against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

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Japanese PM after landslide victory: ‘I do not fear any challenges’

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s coalition has won 352 of the 465 seats in the lower house of Parliament.

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Jimmy Lai sentenced: What happened to other HK pro-democracy protesters?

Jimmy Lai, 78, has been sentenced to 20 years. We look at what happened to major democratic Hong Kong protesters.

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Will Trump adopt Israel’s ‘red lines’ on Iran?

The Quincy Institute’s Trita Parsi says ‘the changing goal posts’ of Iran-US talks leave little room for success.

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Gu beaten by Gremaud to Olympic gold in women’s slopestyle

For the second straight Winter Olympics, Mathilde Gremaud bests Eileen Gu in the women's blue ribband freeski event.

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Has Iran rigged the game against itself? | Pinch Point

Iran has a long history of revolutions, coups and invasions, leaving it with a complex web of power.

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Bad Bunny calls for unity during Super Bowl half-time show

Bad Bunny used his historic Super Bowl half-time show to call for unity in the Americas.

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‘War criminal not welcome’: Australians rally against Israeli president

Protests in Sydney and Melbourne call for an end to Israeli occupation as Isaac Herzog meets Bondi Beach attack victims.

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Muslim countries slam Israel for ‘illegal annexation’ push in West Bank

In joint statement, countries urge international community to 'compel Israel to halt its dangerous escalation'.

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