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Iraq parliament elects Kurdish politician Nizar Amedi as president New president pledges ‘Iraq First’ after securing 227 votes, ending five months of political deadlock. Save Guards prepare for the arrival…

Ceasefire brings some relief for Iranians but economic outlook remains grim Activity picks up in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar compared with before the ceasefire, but vendors say sales remain slow. Save…

Police begin arrests at UK protest against Palestine Action ban Hundreds of people gather in Trafalgar Square for demonstration, as elderly woman with cane is escorted away by police. Save…

Hungry Fury ‘light and lean’ for heavyweight comeback fight with Makhmudov Tyson Fury returns lighter than his last ‌fight but still weighs in three pounds heavier than Arslanbek Makhmudov. Save…

Congress versus the presidency Experts like Tuesta argue that the last decade of political instability has all but rendered Peru’s executive branch a secondary power. By contrast, its unicameral Congress…

Machete-wielding man shot by police in New York City Grand Central station Three elderly victims were wounded at the transit hub, and the alleged attacker is in critical condition, police…

Libya approves first unified budget in more than a decade Libya shows it is ‘capable of overcoming its differences’ with rare budget deal, central bank says. Save Libya’s Central Bank…