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Several people killed as protests spread across Iran

As Iran slips deeper into economic crisis, the unrest, which began Sunday in Tehran, has spread to other cities.

Iran starts 2026 facing protests, inflation and sanctions

Protests grow in Iran over rising living costs, inflation

Iran's economic crisis, political discontent threaten regime

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Africa

German pastor embarks on Peace Bike Tour across Africa

German pastor embarks on Peace Bike Tour across Africa

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Asia

South Korea's Lee ditches hard-line path on Kim, North Korea

South Korea's Lee ditches hard-line path on Kim, North Korea

Germany

Conscription, pensions and AfD on Germany's 2026 agenda

Conscription, pensions and AfD on Germany's 2026 agenda

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Europe

What to know about 2026 European Capitals of Culture

What to know about 2026 European Capitals of Culture

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Middle East

Gaza's ceasefire stalled, rebuilding plans uncertain

Gaza's ceasefire stalled, rebuilding plans uncertain

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North America

Mamdani has big promises to deliver on as New York mayor

Mamdani has big promises to deliver on as New York mayor

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Latin America

Trump says US hit Venezuela drug boat loading facility

Trump says US hit Venezuela drug boat loading facility

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