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The bitter row over military service that could shape Israel's future
The ultra-Orthodox community is resisting being drafted into the Israeli army. But will they now bring down the Netanyahu government?
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Who actually controls Ukraine's access to Starlink?
President Zelensky says limits to the technology continue to affect Ukrainian forces, while US officials and Elon Musk offer conflicting accounts of who controls it.
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Ruto hands over COMESA chairmanship, pushes for levy to fund regional programmes
President William Ruto has handed over the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) chairmanship to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
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How Arab parties could hold critical balance of power in Israeli election
Disaffection has often driven down turnout among Arab Israelis, but there is a strong push to get rid of the right-wing governing coalition.
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Victoria's election will be historic, no matter who wins. Here's why – video
The 2026 Victorian election is shaping up to be a consequential state poll for the nation. Despite going up against a 12-year-old Labor government beleaguered by allegations of corruption…
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Judge certifies fresh bid to jail Sakaja, Charles Kerich over Sh76.7m debt as urgent
A High Court judge has certified an application seeking to jail Governor Johnson Sakaja and three Nairobi County officials over an unpaid Sh76.7 million legal fees balance.
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Israel's far right find fertile ground among first-time voters
More than half a million young people will cast their ballots in Israel next week - and they could make all the difference.
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Morocco's first female prime minister caught between the king, clerics, and feminists
Will Fatima El Mansouri advance women’s rights amid religious and political barriers?
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Toxic algorithms wouldn't let them go - now Australia wants an off switch
The Australian government hopes to protect social media users from being served content they don't want to see.
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BBC's Orla Guerin travels with Yemen's southern national security forces through desert battlefield
Orla Guerin travelled through Yemen, with forces loyal to its internationally recognised government, to a remote desert battlefield where Houthi rebels were dislodged just days ago.
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Optics tell it all: Why William Ruto looks tell of a desperate politician
President William Ruto has taken on a worrying look of late – sweating profusely, eyes wild and blazing, teeth bared in a rictus smile, absolutely furious, panicking and shouting.
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Ruto wades into growing ODM-UDA conflict
Ruto appeared to notice the widening cracks and told politicians within the two parties to embrace a ceasefire and unite against the opposition.
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Kalonzo to Ruto: You have no numbers
The united opposition will deal President William Ruto a humiliating defeat in next years general election, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has predicted.
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Mbadi hits out at Sifuna, says opposition lacks economic agenda
The National Treasury CS John Mbadi has hit out at Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna saying that criticising President William Ruto should not be an agenda for a presidential candidate.
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Ruto downplays rivalry over oil refinery in East Africa
President William Ruto has played down suggestions of rivalry between Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania over competing refinery projects.
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The journalist who became king in Uganda
Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been crowned king of Tooro in a ceremony attended by Uganda's President Museveni.
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Son of Zambian bishop detained in post-election raid fears for his father's safety
Trevor Mwamba was detained last month with other opposition figures and charged with treason, his son says.
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Kalonzo signals at working with Ruto if 2027 poll is free and fair
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has signalled that the opposition could accept the outcome of the 2027 General Election and consider working with President William Ruto.
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ODM delegates reject Sakaja using the party for gubernatorial bid
They insisted ODM should not allow an outsider to join the party and use its ticket to contest for the gubernatorial seat
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No. 2: Benjamin Netanyahu: Shaping Israel’s politics and global image for a generation
Netanyahu has become more than Israel’s prime minister for many. Abroad, for instance, he has become Israel’s symbol and the lightning rod for much of the hatred directed against the Jewish…
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No. 3: Gadi Eisenkot: Israel’s next prime minister?
The former IDF chief has emerged as the leading opposition challenger to Netanyahu, offering voters a path to a post-Netanyahu Israel.
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No. 4: Naftali Bennett: The former PM seeking a comeback to ‘repair Israel’
Since returning to politics, Bennett has shifted from his previous campaigns, taking a more liberal position while maintaining a strong right-wing stance on security.
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No. 5: Ronald Lauder: Standing at the forefront of the fight against antisemitism
Lauder has never confined himself to quiet philanthropy - he continues to use his position to demand accountability from political leaders.
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Haberman reveals why Trump attacked judge and his family in speech
CNN political contributor Maggie Haberman explains the reasoning behind Donald Trump's attacks on the judge and his family during a speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort after he was arraigned on…
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Syrian refugee elected mayor of German town, years after fleeing war
A Syrian who arrived in Germany as a refugee in 2015 has won a mayoral election in the southwestern German state of Baden-Württemberg.
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Beijing promised to 'fight back' over Taiwan leader's US visit. But this time it has more to lose
An anticipated meeting between Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California this week has sparked concerns of a repeat of the pressure campaign China…
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Erdogan's political fate may be determined by Turkey's Kurds
Turkey's persecuted pro-Kurdish party has emerged as a kingmaker in the country's upcoming election, playing a decisive role that may just tip the balance enough to unseat two-decade ruler…