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Gaza’s cease-fire, explained: what paused, what didn’t, and why this truce is so fragile
A brief pause brings hostage swaps and aid trucks, but shattered lives, street power plays, and unresolved demands keep lasting peace uncertain.
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Coral reefs cross a tipping point—why scientists say this changes everything
One landmark report says we’ve entered a “new reality,” with more climate dominoes at risk if warming keeps rising.
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Shutdown layoffs bite: which US agencies are hit—and how services could suffer
Thousands face separation notices as US Treasury’s CDFI Fund, Education and EPA programmes land on the front line.
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How Europe plans to stop rogue drones — from radars and jammers to shotguns and lasers
Suspected Russian incursions spur NATO states to harden airspace while juggling cost, risk and attribution.
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Cease-fire, hostage swaps, and what’s next: Explaining a pivotal day in the Israel-Hamas conflict
A US-brokered pause delivered emotional reunions and mass releases, even as thorny questions over Gaza’s future remain unresolved.
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How China’s sweeping export curbs could reshape global trade
Beijing’s new restrictions on rare earths, motors, and chips go far beyond past limits, threatening supply chains for cars, semiconductors, and even fighter jets.
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What the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal means and how the swap will work
The US-brokered agreement paves the way for hostages in Gaza to be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners in Israel, while raising questions about what comes next for the region.
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China’s rare-earths shock: What Beijing’s new export curbs mean for global trade
Beijing’s move to tighten control of rare earths signals leverage ahead of Trump-Xi talks, raising risks for chips, autos, and defence industries worldwide.
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US shutdown’s ripple effects: How missed pay-cheques and shuttered agencies are starting to hurt Americans
As the federal government enters its third week closed, communities beyond Washington are beginning to feel the financial and social strain.
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Trump’s federal layoffs during shutdown: What you need to know
The White House is using mass firings as leverage in a budget standoff, affecting thousands of federal workers across key agencies.
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How Trump is using the Justice Department to target his enemies
Indictments of James Comey and Letitia James mark the most aggressive use of federal power against political opponents since the Nixon era.
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How China is weaponizing rare-earths to gain leverage over Trump
Beijing’s new restrictions on rare-earth exports threaten global chip supply chains and put fresh pressure on President Trump as negotiations loom.
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Why China built 162 square miles of solar panels on the Tibetan Plateau
China has constructed the world’s largest cluster of solar farms on the Tibetan Plateau, turning one of the most remote regions into a hub of clean energy production.
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Why the release of hostages is central to Trump’s Gaza cease-fire plan
Israel says around 20 hostages are still alive, but uncertainty surrounds their release.
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What Russia’s drone war means for civilians trapped in Kherson
From markets to ambulances, no target is off-limits as Moscow escalates its drone war on Ukraine’s south.
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Why a handful of Democrats hold the key to reopening the US government
Republicans need eight Democratic votes to reopen the government, but the party has stayed unified so far.
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How labour shortages are reshaping daily life and politics in Japan
As Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, the country confronts an “enshortification” crisis — fewer workers, slower services, and harder choices on immigration.
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What is antifa and why Trump has declared it a terrorist group
The White House says it is tackling a leftwing terror threat, but data paints a more complicated picture.
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Why San Francisco’s biggest mall is almost empty
San Francisco Centre, once a retail powerhouse, is now 93% vacant as crime, online shopping and remote work reshape the city
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Why China’s Golden Week travel boom isn’t boosting spending
Disneyland and Macau drew crowds, but consumer restraint is the best illustration of the extent of Beijing's stimulus campaign.
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Trump’s drug pricing overhaul explained: Why his son’s company is under scrutiny
A White House push for direct-to-consumer drug sales could benefit companies linked to Trump’s son and cabinet members’ families.
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What the US National Guard does and why Trump is sending troops into US cities
The force is typically reserved for wars and natural disasters, but Trump has increased its usage on the homeland.
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Why the Epstein scandal still haunts Trump’s Justice Department
Trump’s attorney general clashed with Democrats, dodged Epstein questions, and watched Republicans redirect fury toward Jack Smith.
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How China secretly pays Iran for oil despite US sanctions
A covert oil-for-projects pipeline fortifies Beijing–Tehran ties and evades Washington's leverage.
