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Iraq signs 48 deals with US companies during PM’s visit to Washington

The deals include rebuilding the long-defunct Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, which could bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

Rücktritt Spahns: „Lichterloh hat es gebrannt in der Partei“

Immer größer wurde die Kritik an Jens Spahn, dann kam der entscheidende Anruf des Bundeskanzlers. Wie kam es zum Rücktritt…

German politician resigns over surrogacy child controversy

Jens Spahn faced criticism over his use of a surrogate, a ban on which he previously backed.

Air quality warnings remain in place across US as wildfire smoke continues to swathe country

Rain could alleviate conditions in mid-Atlantic and north-east, with World Cup final expected to go ahead on SundayWarnings of dangerous…

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Indian Activist on Hunger Strike Is Forcibly Removed by Police

The activist, Sonam Wangchuk, has been demanding the education minister’s resignation over botched nationwide exams that affected millions of students.

China warns UK over British Steel nationalisation, demands fair resolution

Jingye seeks compensation after UK's move to fully nationalise loss-making British Steel, citing security risks.

Lamine Yamal, Soccer Star and Son of African Migrants, Personifies a Changing Spain

As he prepares for the World Cup final, Lamine Yamal, 19, is at the heart of a national debate about…

Top German conservative quits after surrogacy sparks backlash within party

Jens Spahn steps down after party criticism over surrogacy, highlighting tensions in Germany's conservative coalition.

FIFA World Cup: Spain vs Argentina – What to know ahead of the final

Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi meet in a clash of generations in Sunday's blockbuster Spain vs Argentina World Cup final.

UK tech advocates alarmed by Burnham plan to scrap technology department

MPs and industry experts say potential reorganisation will waste time at critical moment for AI and economic growthAndy Burnham’s plan…

Cuba edges toward breakdown as power cuts and US meddling push society to brink

As Cuba swelters under six-month oil blockade imposed by US, tempers are fraying and unrest is growingWhen Cuba’s national grid…