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UK's PM Andy Burnham is promising a major improvement to public services including social care, housing and energy.

Female students leave a school in Azerbaijan after reportedly being denied entry for wearing headscarves.

South Korea calls for a formal apology from North Korea over the DMZ explosion that injured three soldiers.

Airline says plane experiences 'incident' en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv, lands safely at Saudi Arabia's Tabuk airport.

The medical condition of dozens of prisoners has deteriorated as inmates protest against suspension of amnesty law.

Pakistan says Islamabad will make “whatever means” available to Saudi Arabia if Saudi faces threats from the Houthis.

The Gambia come back to beat ‌Ghana 4-2, while Guinea Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 despite seven Premier League starters.

The contest celebrates the resilience of the 2,200 brown bears that live in the preserve on the Alaska Peninsula.

US president's comments came after he was asked why North Korea can have nuclear weapons when Iran cannot.

AI giant launches 'dots' to rival Meta's Muse and Google's Gemini Spark.

Fearing outright demolition, Muslims volunteer to take down parts of the city's Shahi Mosque themselves.

Pentagon official says the plan will be announced in the defence secretary's 'State of the Force' address in Virginia.

Opposition leader dismisses Netanyahu's warning of possible attacks during next month's general election.

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new measures to combat femicide and gender-based violence.

Political strategist Celinda Lake says that young voters don’t usually cast their ballots in midterm elections.

Women in India’s capital are protesting after a string of rape cases, using bold slogans to demand safer public spaces.

Tens of thousands of workers march nationwide, as police arrest 440 students in clashes at schools.

US President Donald Trump and leading tech companies have signed a voluntary agreement to regulate AI development.

The resolution cites a 'lack of accountability' by Israel's government and an 'inability to secure justice' by the US.

Protesters block Orange Order route into Catholic area of Portadown after court allows march for first time in 28 years.

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has named Marrakesh’s long-time mayor as the country’s first female prime minister.

Protests across Morocco highlight gap between public opposition to normalisation and Rabat’s closer ties with Israel.

Warden among five officials suspended over the discovery of an apartment-style compound for inmates at Cibinong prison.

US President Donald Trump reiterates that Tehran will not have a nuclear weapon.

US president brushes aside concerns about his popularity as voters express frustration over cost of living, war on Iran.

Qatari leader tells Piers Morgan that Doha will continue to uphold diplomacy and mediate for peace in the Middle East.

Accord says companies will implement 'robust internal controls' for their AI systems as concerns mount over safety.

Former US special counsel rejects claims that his probes improperly targeted Republicans and conservative groups.

Wilber Rafael Garces Perez has disputed the government's account of what led to his shooting during a DoorDash delivery.

Iraq marks national 'Sovereignty Days' as US troops depart, but must navigate risks of new security landscape.