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Who is John Phelan, the US Navy Secretary fired by Pete Hegseth?
Phelan’s firing reveals turbulence in US military leadership amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran.
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UK bans a generation of children from smoking: How it works
The legal age to buy tobacco products will rise by one year, every year, from 2027.
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Virginia redistricting election results: Key takeaways from Democrats’ win
This vote is part of a wider national fight between Democrats and Republicans over gerrymandering.
Is Bangladesh killing reforms introduced after student-led protests?
A new parliament has cancelled several reforms that were brought in after Hasina’s ouster to improve accountability.
Trump administration sues Southern Poverty Law Center on fraud charges
The civil rights group has long been a target for conservative activists, who object to its characterisations.
Peru’s election chief steps down amid frustration over long vote count
Ballot delivery delays and other missteps on election day have contributed to frustration with electoral authorities.
Pro-Palestine legal aid requests stay high in 2025 amid US campus pressure
Legal aid group says the rate of requests shows pro-Palestine advocacy persists despite Trump administration’s tactics.
Trump announces Iran ceasefire extension but says blockade remains
US president says attacks will be held off until Iranian leaders ‘come up with a unified proposal’ to end war.
Two CIA agents reportedly killed in car crash in Mexican state of Chihuahua
The presence of US officials in a law enforcement convoy raises questions about respect for Mexico’s sovereignty.
Flu vaccine no longer mandatory for soldiers, says US military chief
Pete Hegseth says the decision is based on principle of ‘medical autonomy’ and criticises the mandate as ‘overreaching’.
Algeria’s ex-minister of industry jailed in high-profile corruption case
Former minister among several people jailed in corruption case that saw prison sentences of between three and 10 years.
