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Israel accepts Gaza’s 70,000 death toll: A record of denialism, lies
Israel has repeatedly denied the death toll in Gaza during its more than two-year genocidal war on the enclave.
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Map shows what would happen to Gaza under the US ‘master plan’
The plan treats Gaza as vacant beachfront property, proposing glass towers and industrial zones over historic sites.
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Who is Greg Bovino, the face of Trump’s Minneapolis crackdown?
Bovino’s expected exit comes amid intense scrutiny, as Trump sends border tsar Tom Homan to Minneapolis.
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The ‘discombobulator’: Did US use ‘secret weapon’ in Maduro abduction?
US President Donald Trump refers to a ‘sonic weapon’ he describes as a ‘discombobulator’, but what is he talking about?
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Born after the Arab Spring: 37 million Egyptians have no memory of 2011
One-third of Egyptians were born after the 2011 Arab Spring protests which removed longtime President Hosni Mubarak.
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US military moves Navy, Air Force assets to the Middle East: What to know
Trump says US ‘armada’ is heading towards the Gulf, raising fears of a military escalation in the region.
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Pentagon downplays China threat: What it means for US allies
US National Defense Strategy says Chinese threat is not a priority as Washington pivots to the Western Hemisphere.
Encountering ICE? Here’s what to know about your legal rights
Experts clarify ICE limits, detailing when agents can stop, detain or enter homes and what rights residents have.
Who was Alex Pretti, the nurse shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis?
Two witnesses said in court filings that the victim did not brandish a gun, refuting claims by the Trump administration.
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‘Imperial’ agenda: What’s Trump’s Gaza development plan, unveiled in Davos?
The plan promises coastal tourism, free trade, skyscrapers and jobs. But the people of Gaza have not been consulted.
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Who controls TikTok’s US platform under new deal?
It comes after TikTok faced years of intense scrutiny in the US due to concerns about user data privacy.
