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Fears, anguish and frustration in a northern UK town hit by racist riots Residents in Middlesbrough, which has witnessed several episodes of discriminatory violence, say the root causes of division…

The Aga Khan, spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, dies aged 88 Spiritual leader of the Ismaili Shia community was known for his development work around the world. A successor will…

World reaction to Trump’s comments on ethnic cleansing in Gaza Hamas calls Trump’s idea a ‘recipe for generating chaos’ and says the people of Gaza will not allow their displacement.…

Google drops pledge not to use AI for weapons, surveillance Tech giant says in updated ethics policy that it will use AI in line with ‘international law and human rights’.…

EXPLAINER Is South Africa ‘confiscating land’, targeting some groups as Trump claims? US president has threatened to cut funding to South Africa over alleged land grabs. But what’s the truth…

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,077 Here are the key developments on the 1,077th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Police bomb squad members work at…

‘Insane’: Rights advocates denounce Trump’s call for US to ‘own’ Gaza US president’s proposal for Gaza during news conference with Israeli PM Netanyahu prompts bewilderment and rebuke. Palestinians hug each…

In Pictures Amid ceasefire, Goma residents race to bury 2,000 bodies Aid groups help Goma residents bury 2,000 bodies after last week’s battles, fearing disease spread. Members of the Congolese…

As Trump meets Netanyahu, protesters chant: ‘Palestine is not for sale’ Demonstrators gather outside White House to reject Israeli prime minister’s visit and US president’s call for forced displacement in…