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Leaving Afghanistan, teen cricketer had to burn medals – now she wants right to play for country
Ahead of International Women’s Day, I’m thinking about the millions of Afghan women and girls who continue to have their basic human rights denied.
Former Olympic snowboarder added to FBI’s 10 most wanted list
A former Olympic snowboarder accused of running an international drug smuggling network behind four murders has been added to the FBI’s list of 10 most wanted fugitives.
Taiwan is one of the world’s most important flashpoints – how Trump will deal with it remains uncertain
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi has spoken out against US tariffs and accused it of “meeting good with evil”.
‘Very rare’ cyclone bears down on Australia as thousands ordered to evacuate
A man is missing and thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate from eastern Australia before the arrival of a tropical cyclone that has already brought heavy rains and strong winds.
Pope’s voice has been heard for first time since he entered hospital
Pope Francis’ voice has been heard for the first time since being admitted to hospital last month in a newly released audio message.
Mexico president hails Trump phone call as tariffs suspended
US President Donald Trump has suspended tariffs on Mexican goods that fall under the USMCA trade agreement.
Romania arrests six over alleged Russia-linked coup plot
Romanian prosecutors detain six people on charges of treason for allegedly seeking Russian help for coup plot.
Crossbow killer found guilty of raping ex-partner before murdering her
Kyle Clifford found guilty of raping ex-girlfriend before murdering her in Bushey, northwest of London.
Gaza residents react to Trump’s ‘last warning’ to Hamas
Palestinians dismiss Trump’s warning to Hamas that there will be ‘hell to pay’ if Israeli captives aren’t released.
What do President Trump’s tariff plans mean for the US and the world?
A US trade war has begun with China, Mexico and Canada.