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Colombia’s Petro inks $4.3bn deal for 17 fighter jets amid regional tension President Gustavo Petro says purchase of warplanes is a ‘deterrent weapon to achieve peace’ amid ‘messy’ geopolitics. A…

Malian media authorities suspend two French broadcasters Officials said the suspension related to broadcasts about an ongoing blockade that has caused major fuel shortages. A woman waits to fill her…

Trump withdraws support for former MAGA champion Marjorie Taylor Greene Congresswoman Greene claims Trump making an ‘example’ of her to scare fellow Republicans ahead of vote on release of Epstein…

US confirms four people killed in 20th strike on vessel in the Caribbean Latest killings confirmed as US officials reportedly hold meetings to discuss possible military operations in Venezuela The…

Man jailed for ‘smash and grab’ theft of Banksy’s Girl with Balloon print The British street artist has created several versions of the iconic painting across London, as well as…

Jailed Tunisian opposition figure hospitalised amid hunger strike: Family Jawhar Ben Mbarek’s sister said his health had ‘severely deteriorated’ and a ‘dangerous toxin’ was detected in his body. Tunisian human…

Seven killed in blast at police station in Indian-administered Kashmir Explosives reportedly detonate during forensic investigation as part of probe into earlier blast in India’s capital New Delhi. Indian police…

LONG READ A woman’s search for a lost childhood in South Korea ‘My identity, my immediate family, my extended family, everything was erased,’ says adoptee Ju-rye Hwang. Photos of a…

US bankruptcy court to approve deal with Purdue Pharma and Sackler family The deal is expected to be one of the largest settlements against an opioid manufacturer, with funds set…