The country’s long-serving former PM has been jailed for obstructing a corruption probe. Source link
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Argentines strike against spending cuts
Schools, banks and many shops close across the country, with train and metro services suspended. Source link
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Trump’s lawyers spar with Stormy Daniels in hush-money trial
Donald Trump’s hush money trial continued in New York with the cross-examination of Stormy Daniels by the defence. Mr Trump has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges of falsifying business records in relation to a hush-money payment made to Ms Daniels. He also denies having sex with her. The BBC’s Nada Tawfik goes through the...
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Blooms, balls and blunts: Africa's top shots
A selection of the week’s best photos from across the continent and beyond. Source link
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Netanyahu defiant after US threat to stop weapons
Israeli leader says his country will “stand alone” and “fight with fingernails” if arms shipments are halted. Source link
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Where Stormy Daniels' testimony leaves the Trump trial
Experts say the star witness’ answers were sometimes useful – and other times completely irrelevant. Source link
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Trump's former aide tells how he dictated tweets
Madeleine Westerhout tells ex-president’s trial that he liked capitals and exclamation marks. Source link
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Unrwa closes East Jerusalem compound after attacks
The head of the UN agency says the perimeter of its building was set fire to twice on Thursday. Source link
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Domestic tourism soars in China but foreigners stay away
A letter to the US government from the Chair of the House Committee on China, Mike Gallagher, and the committee’s top Democrat representative, Raja Krishnamoorthi, reads: “Should the US-China passenger carrier market expand without the US government addressing these significant issues, US aviation workers, travellers and airlines will pay a hefty price tag.” Source link
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India election: Modi’s divisive campaign rhetoric raises questions
Mr Modi’s party is targeting 370 seats this time, up from 303 in 2019. However, their rallying cry of “Abki Baar, 400 par” (This time, above 400), aiming for the party and its allies to secure a landslide, might have backfired. The opposition appears to have seized on the slogan, portraying the BJP as a...