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Who are the ‘Hilltop Girls’, the soft Israeli settlers in the West Bank?
They’re not carrying out pogroms, but are nonetheless setting the stage for land grabs by Israeli settlers.
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US judge blocks Trump’s latest effort to limit birthright citizenship
Ruling follows a 6-3 decision from the Supreme Court that found Trump’s effort to limit birthright citizenship illegal.
Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth
Senator Thom Tillis accuses Pentagon chief of ‘inept mismanagement’ as US military is strained by war on Iran.
The long-term implications of Pete Hegseth’s US military purges
Resignation of US Army secretary is latest loss at the top for the military.
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US launches $1 coin featuring Trump’s face: What to know
The coin marks the first time in nearly 200 years that a living person has been featured on the country’s currency.
US says it will use regional body to isolate Nicaragua
Move comes after Nicaragua’s lawmakers change constitution to ban most political opposition.
EU eyes more Russia sanctions after failed drone attack in Germany
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas warns of more pressure after Germany blames Russia for attempted attack.
UK PM Burnham faces first parliament grilling, vows to ‘bring back hope’
Newly appointed leader takes first Prime Minister’s Questions, pledges to fulfill defence, social spending goals.
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A year into Trump’s boat strike campaign, families search for answers
While the Trump administration claims it has killed ‘narcoterrorists’, families fear fishermen are among the victims.
US oil giant Chevron to expand Venezuela operations
Chevron, the only US oil firm with major presence in Venezuela, said it has got extra acreage and will double output.
China’s Xi urges new Middle East security framework during rare Egypt visit
Chinese, Egyptian leaders discuss the US-Israel war on Iran, which has prompted regional powers to rethink defence.
