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Micheál Martin became Ireland’s taoiseach (prime minister) for the second time in his political career on Thursday, a day later than planned. The Irish parliament descended into uproar on Wednesday,…

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International Criminal Court seeks warrants for Taliban leaders for gender-based crimes

January 23, 2025

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking arrest warrants for Taliban leaders for alleged gender-based crimes, as the group continues to crack down on women’s rights in Afghanistan. The news…

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French woman blamed for divorce because she no longer had sex with husband wins appeal at top European court

January 23, 2025

A woman, who was blamed by French courts for her divorce because she no longer had sex with her husband, has won an appeal in Europe’s top human rights court,…

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Two killed in knife attack in German park, suspect arrested

January 23, 2025

A 28-year-old man from Afghanistan has been arrested following a knife attack in a park in the German city of Aschaffenburg on Wednesday in which two people were killed, including…

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South Sudan suspends social media platforms over videos of Sudan killings

January 23, 2025

South Sudanese authorities have suspended access to social media platforms for a minimum of 30 days after videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan’s El Gezira…

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Russian spy vessel enters UK waters for second time, British Navy says

January 23, 2025

The British navy said Wednesday that it is ramping up measures to protect its waters from secret Russian operations after identifying a Russian spy vessel in UK waters for the…

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Elon Musk is causing trouble in Europe. What’s in it for him?

January 23, 2025

“I would prefer to stay out of politics,” Elon Musk told his followers in 2021, on the platform then known as Twitter. Plenty has changed since then. Musk now owns…

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Coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaches ‘catastrophic’ levels, study finds

January 23, 2025

Record ocean heat has taken a devastating toll on one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, with coral bleaching on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef reaching “catastrophic” levels, a new study…

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Rail accident kills 12 in western India after passengers jump onto tracks over fire alert

January 23, 2025

At least 12 train passengers were killed in western India Wednesday after being struck by another train on an adjacent track after they jumped from their coaches in panic to…

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China’s navy commissions new-generation frigate as competition rises with US and others

January 23, 2025

China’s navy has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the US and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat…

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