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Thursday, 13 August 2026 Ā· Global Edition Ā· Updated 21:25 CST
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Zambian president Hichilema votes as he seeks second term

Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema has cast his vote in the capital Lusaka, as he bids for a second term.

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Will all-out war in Yemen reignite as the Houthis escalate attacks?

Analysts say Saudi Arabia is strengthening its position with regional allies as the Houthis increase their attacks.

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Turkiye’s AK Party turns 25: A journey of change and renewal

In a quarter-century, the party has strengthened democracy, driven development and elevated Turkiye’s global standing.

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Iran says Strait of Hormuz under its control, rejects Trump claims

Iran asserts full control over the Strait of Hormuz, challenging US claims of dominance in the strategic waterway.

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Pro-Palestine football fans lament West Ham for signing Manor Solomon

The 27-year-old Israeli player has used his platform to defend Israel amid the genocide in Gaza.

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Oman says massive oil spill reaches coastline: What damage could it do?

Oil has been spilling from the Caroline Bezengi, a tanker that has been leaking crude since running aground off Oman.

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Ukraine attacks key Russian grain terminal on Black Sea port

Ukraine has damaged Russia’s grain export terminals in an attack on the Novorossiysk port.

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Ebola outbreak caused by new ā€˜animal transmission’: What that means

More than 2,000 people have died after contracting the latest strain of the Ebola virus.

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By sky and sea, Ukraine's drone strikes challenge Russia's grip on Crimea

Russia maintained an iron grip on Crimea since seizing it from Ukraine in 2014. Many Russian civilians go there to enjoy the beaches. But now Ukraine is hitting Crimea hard, upending daily life.

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Photos: See the best photos from this year's total solar eclipse

Millions of people in Europe stepped outside Wednesday to watch a spectacular sunset with a solar eclipse. The path of totality passed through portions of Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal.

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Report from scene of Palestinian homes besieged by settlers

Report from scene of Palestinian homes besieged by settlers

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Lebanese Americans sue US over Israel’s rights abuses in Lebanon war

Michigan-based group leads class action lawsuit against US government and defence contractors over Lebanon war abuses.

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Spanish Super Cup will be held in Turkiye in 2027

The tournament from February 2 to 7 will feature Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Real Sociedad.

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Turkiye lays out ā€˜mechanisms’ of defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia

Three nations to group ministers, hold ⁠joint exercises and deepen defence industry cooperation under the pact.

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Falling Danube flow forces shutdown of Romania’s sole nuclear plant

Romania had tried to avert a total shutdown of the plant, which usually generates a fifth of the country's electricity.

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