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Pardons, missiles and a ceasefire: Biden’s last few weeks

With just weeks left in office, President Biden is making moves that could define his legacy. He has issued an official pardon for his son Hunter, wh…

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Who are the rebels threatening Assad's grip on Syria?

The long-running civil war in Syria has unexpectedly sprung back into the spotlight after rebel groups launched a surprise offensive on Aleppo, one o…

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Belgium grants labour rights to sex workers

Belgium has become the first country in the world to pass a law to give labour rights to sex workers. They will be entitled to health insurance, pens…

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Lebanon ceasefire: 'A dangerous and fragile moment'

Does Israel’s deal with Hezbollah move the region closer to lasting peace? The agreement reached this week will save lives and allow thousands of dis…

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The UK's assisted dying debate

The UK parliament is preparing to vote on whether terminally ill adults in England and Wales can request assistance to end their life. The potential …

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Which country educates its children best?

Every few years governments around the world compete in global rankings to see which nation is deemed to have the best school system in the world. Sc…

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The sentencing of the ‘Hong Kong 47’

A Hong Kong court has sentenced dozens of pro-democracy leaders to years in jail for subversion. All but two of the so-called Hong Kong 47 were jaile…

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Angela Merkel on Putin’s dog and Trump’s handshake
Angela Merkel on Putin’s dog and Trump’s handshake

The BBC sits down with the former German chancellor. For nearly two decades Angela Merkel was one of the most influential politicians and most powerf…

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Path to the Presidency: Matt Gaetz withdraws

As the US President-elect continues to assemble his top team, it hasn’t been plain sailing. His nomination of Matt Gaetz for the attorney general rol…

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Is Ukraine ready to compromise for peace?

Why President Volodymyr Zelensky’s vision for the end of the war may be changing. After a week of escalation between Ukraine and Russia, we look at t…

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