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‘Daughter of Damascus’ Assala performs in Syria after 15-year exile
Thousands of people cheered as they welcomed Syrian icon Assala Nasri back at a sold-out concert in Damascus.
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Syria arrests five former al-Assad-era officers over strikes on civilians
Former air officers, including an air force general, were arrested in a series of operations.
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Russia labels Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a ‘foreign agent’
Acclaimed Russian film director who won 2026 Grand Prix award at Cannes, has been critical of the war in Ukraine.
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Trump bans news outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House
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Lebanese artist turns Israeli missile debris into art
In southern Lebanon, visual artist Lina Jouni transforms debris from Israeli missile strikes into pieces of art.
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England fast bowler Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault
Derbyshire Police said they were investigating an alleged assault but have now decided no further action will be ta...
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Pentagon resumes paused testosterone policy amid medical experts’ concerns
New policy mandates testosterone testing for US service members over 30, citing readiness while experts warn of ris...
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Do elections in Russia make a difference?
Millions of people are choosing a new lower house of Parliament.
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Mexico’s Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as trade negotiations continue
Mexican president says she is seeking a decrease in tariffs as both countries seek new bilateral trade deal.
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Two injured by Israeli shelling as troops advance in southern Lebanon
Israeli forces withdraw from outskirts of a town in southern Lebanon after a standoff with Lebanese forces.
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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman
Buffet will become chairman emeritus immediately and his son Howard will become chairman.
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Russia’s drones threaten Kyiv-bound Western officials as war effort stalls
Russia strikes Ukraine’s border crossings with Poland and Moldova as its offensives peter out in Ukraine’s east.