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Wednesday, 25 March 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 23:25 CST
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Week in Pictures: From Israeli air raids on Lebanon to bombing in Pakistan

A global roundup of some of last week’s events.

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Pro-Palestine groups to protest Israeli president’s visit to Australia

Isaac Herzog to commemorate Bondi Beach mass shooting victims, but activists say he shouldn't escape scrutiny over Gaza.

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Polls open in second round of Portugal presidential election

The far right's score will be watched closely, with the vote being held as heavy storms continue to lash the country.

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Japan elections live: PM Takaichi’s LDP hopes to secure big win

The election outcome is expected shortly after polls close at 11:00 GMT.

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Families ‘inconsolable’ in Gaza as Israel returns more unidentified bodies

Palestinian medics say several of the 54 bodies were found to be mutilated and showed extensive signs of abuse.

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Saudi Arabia denounces ‘foreign interference’ in Sudan after RSF attacks

Riyadh condemns RSF attacks in Kordofan, blames foreign fighters and weapons for fuelling Sudan's three-year conflict.

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Somalia’s Mohamud slams Israel’s ‘interference’, rejects base on Somaliland

Somali president promises to confront Israeli military presence amid reports of base plan in breakaway Somaliland.

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Polls close in Thailand as reformists, conservatives vie for power

No single party is expected to secure a clear majority in Sunday's vote, raising the spectre of political instability.

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Somalia is the missing pillar of Red Sea and Gulf of Aden stability

Somalia’s stability is essential to securing global trade corridors and regional security.

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Washington Post CEO resigns after sweeping layoffs

Will Lewis acknowledges 'difficult decisions' made during his rocky, two-year tenure.

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Saudi Arabia slams ‘foreign interference’ in Sudan after deadly RSF attacks

Riyadh condemns RSF attacks in Kordofan, blames foreign fighters and weapons for fuelling Sudan's three-year conflict.

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Iran-US talks in Muscat bought time, not a deal

The negotiations reopened diplomacy, but mistrust and military pressure raise the question of how much time remains.

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LIVE: Nepal vs England – T20 World Cup 2026

Follow our live build-up, toss, team news, score, photos and text commentary stream from Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

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Israel is killing far more civilians than fighters in Gaza

The Palestinian civilian death toll in Gaza is far worse than Netanyahu claims.

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Dear Tomorrow: Inside Japan’s loneliness crisis

Struggling with loneliness, people in Japan use an online chat service for mental health support and social connection.

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