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Pro-military party claims majority in Myanmar’s Junta-organised election
Myanmar’s pro-military party says it is securing a majority in the first phase of junta-run elections, despite widespread criticism and warnings that the vote will further entrench military rule.
Dec 29, 2025
Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida for crucial Gaza tal...
Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida for crucial Gaza tal...
Dec 29, 2025
Trump says Ukraine deal closer but no talks breakthroug...
Trump says Ukraine deal closer but no talks breakthroug...
Dec 29, 2025
Indonesia nursing home fire kills 16: official
Indonesia nursing home fire kills 16: official
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Bardot: the screen goddess who gave it all up
Bardot: the screen goddess who gave it all up
In the early days, when her curves, kohl-rimmed eyes and pout were plastered on French film posters, the actress known widely by her initials BB drew comparisons with Marilyn Monroe.
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Stateless Rohingya rue Myanmar's election from exile
Stateless Rohingya rue Myanmar's election from exile
"How can you call this an election when the inhabitants are gone and a war is raging?" said 51-year-old Kabir Ahmed in Bangladesh's Kutupalong, the world's largest refugee camp complex.
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Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war
Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war
Former civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi remains jailed, while her hugely popular party has been dissolved and was not taking part.
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'Shivering from cold and fear': winter rains batter displaced Gazans
'Shivering from cold and fear': winter rains batter displace...
The winter rains have made an already precarious life worse for people like Sharafi, who is among the hundreds of thousands in the Palestinian territory displaced by the war, many of whom now survive on aid provided by humanitarian organisations.
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Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukraine war remain elusive
Zelenskyy to meet with Trump as efforts to end Russia-Ukrain...
The two will meet at Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s private club in Palm Beach, Florida, where the U.S. president is spending the holidays and has an agenda mostly filled with daily rounds of golf.
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Somalia, African nations denounce Israeli recognition of Somaliland
Somalia, African nations denounce Israeli recognition of Som...
Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991 and has pushed for international recognition for decades, with president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi making it a top priority since taking office last year.
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Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war
Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war
Myanmar’s junta began heavily restricted elections on Sunday with low turnout, drawing criticism from the UN and Western countries who say the vote is aimed at legitimizing military rule after the 2021 coup.
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England snap 15-year losing streak to win chaotic 4th Ashes Test
England snap 15-year losing streak to win chaotic 4th Ashes...
The pumped-up tourists dismissed Australia for 132 soon after lunch in front of a bumper 92,045 crowd at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, following the 20 wickets that tumbled on day one.
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Russia pummels Kyiv ahead of Zelensky's US visit
Russia pummels Kyiv ahead of Zelensky's US visit
Zelensky said the attack showed Russia did not want to end its invasion launched in February 2022 that has left tens of thousands dead.
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Powerful explosions heard in Ukraine's capital
Powerful explosions heard in Ukraine's capital
"Explosions in the capital. Air defense forces are operating. Stay in shelters!" Kyiv's mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram.
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