France adopts 2026 budget after two no-confidence votes fail

New budget includes a $7.6m military spending increase and aims to cut the deficit to 5 percent by end of 2026.

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‘False narrative’: Families challenge Trump’s 75-country US visa suspension

Lawsuit argues US administration misuses claims of 'public charge', 'discriminating' against residents of 75 countries.

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UN welcomes reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt

Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric says the United Nations welcomes the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah border with Egypt.

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Pakistan fans endorse boycott of T20 World Cup match against India

Pakistan says it will boycott its T20 World Cup match against India on Feb 15 in Sri Lanka, risking a points forfeit.

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Trump to slash US tariffs on India from 50 percent to 18 percent

Donald Trump had slapped India with a punitive 25% tariff for buying Russian oil on top of a 25% 'reciprocal' tariff.

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As EU tightens borders, Spain legalizes 500,000 migrants

Spain will provide a legal pathway for residency for migrants already living in the country.

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Democrats win special elections in Texas. How significant is it for Trump?

US president dismisses Democratic victory in Texas State Senate district he won by 17 points as a 'local' race.

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How important is the reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing?

The Rafah border crossing is once again operational as part of the US-brokered 'ceasefire'.

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The next stage of the Gaza genocide has begun

Recent remarks by former US State Secretary Mike Pompeo herald the next phase of Israel’s genocidal project: erasure.

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Italy adds a 2-euro ticket to get closer to Trevi Fountain

It will now cost visitors two euros ($2.36) to get close enough to the Trevi Fountain to toss more coins into it.

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Syrian forces deploy in Hasakah under ceasefire agreement with SDF

Syrian forces move into the northeastern city, which was previously under the control of the Kurdish-led SDF.

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Trump and Petro clash over how best to uproot Colombia’s cocaine crops

As Gustavo Petro prepares to face Donald Trump in Washington, Colombia’s anti-drug strategy is under intense scrutiny.

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5-year-old Liam Ramos and father released from immigration detention

Five-year-old Liam Ramos and his father have been released from a US immigration detention facility.

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Modi to Kevin Rudd: How Epstein files set off a storm far beyond the US

Latest files include emails and messages between Epstein and powerful men in India, UK, Australia and Slovakia.

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Israeli strikes hit two more south Lebanon villages amid ‘ceasefire’

Israeli strikes destroyed buildings in southern Lebanon in the latest attacks to occur amid a so-called “ceasefire.”

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Zelenskyy warns of ‘logistics terror’ as Russia hits Ukraine railway

Railway firm warns that routes in eastern Ukraine are becoming increasingly 'high risk', urges travellers to take buses.

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Has the Trump administration overplayed its spin?

Official lies after an ICE killing begin to backfire.

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Getting resources for Sudan is a ‘race against time’

‘Lack of resources in Sudan is very worrying’

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How Balochistan attacks threaten Pakistan’s promises to China, Trump

Balochistan is at the heart of Pakistan's economic promises to US and China. The attacks are a reminder of the risks.

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Israel’s Rafah border scheme risks Gaza patients’ lives

Israel is “reopening” Gaza's Rafah border crossing but limiting transit to 50 patients daily.

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