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In a significant shift in the ongoing conflict, the United States has authorized Ukraine to use American-supplied weapons to target Russian territory in defence of the embattled Kharkiv region. This decision comes in the wake of a deadly Russian missile strike that killed three civilians and wounded at least 16 others, including an emergency medic, in the Ukrainian city. The ...

The leading candidates in Mexico ‘s presidential election have held their final campaign rallies ahead of the vote on Sunday. Either Claudia Sheinbaum, a close ally of left-wing incumbent Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, or Xóchitl Gálvez, a former senator for the country’s main centre-right party, is almost certain to become the country’s first female leader. Ms. Sheinbaum, the clear favourite, ...

South Africa’s long-standing political landscape faced a pivotal shift as citizens queued late into the night to cast their ballots in a watershed election that could mark the end of the ANC’s uncontested 30-year reign. The ballot counting, underway since Thursday, has captivated the nation, with observers closely scrutinizing turnout figures and partial results to predict the fate of the ...

In the riveting climax of the first-ever criminal trial of a former president, prosecutors passionately implored the jurors to tap into their “common sense” and deliver a guilty verdict against Donald Trump. With closing arguments concluded, the stage is now set for the 12-member panel to commence deliberations the following day. The significance of this moment is amplified by the ...

In the face of international criticism surrounding an air strike that claimed numerous lives in Rafah, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains resolute in his commitment to combat Hamas. The strike, deemed a “tragic mishap,” resulted in the loss of at least 45 lives, leaving hundreds more with severe injuries. Speaking before the Israeli parliament, Netanyahu acknowledged the gravity of ...