Americas
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US deports 119 immigrants of varying nationalities to Panama
People from Afghanistan, Iran, China and other countries flown out as Trump’s deportation effort intensifiesUS…
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Trump’s aid cuts will lead to a surge of propaganda, say press freedom groups
Loss of USAid funds will sow ‘chaos and confusion’ and force independent media outlets to shut down, says RSF …
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Panama court is asked to cancel Hong Kong firm’s contract to run canal ports
Complaint by local lawyers to supreme court follows US demands to reduce China’s alleged influence on waterway…
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Rubio welcomes Panama’s move to exit Chinese infrastructure plan as ‘great step forward’
News comes after US secretary of state visited Panama to pressure the country over its ties with BeijingUS sec…
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Panic and defiance in Panama after Trump threatens to ‘take back’ canal
Diplomatic frenzy and rattled nerves in republic as mayor and former president reject US president’s commentsF…
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Trump says China is ‘operating’ the Panama Canal – here are the facts
The US president has singled out China during his complaints about the Panama Canal – so what influence does B…
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‘Why pick a battle over this?’: Trump’s threats over Panama Canal reopen wounds over 1989 US invasion
Hundreds of people were killed during Operation Just Cause. Trump has stoked fears the US could invade againFo…
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We can be heroes: the inspiring people we met around the world in 2024 – part one
From an exuberant mountaineering woman to a boy representing unheard refugees, here are some of the brave indi…
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Pakistan and Bahamas join push for global pact to phase out fossil fuels
Climate-vulnerable pair add weight to proposed treaty seeking transition from coal, oil and gas in equitable w…
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Judge finds UK unlawfully detained Tamils stranded on Diego Garcia
Government could face a huge bill for damages after keeping more than 60 asylum seekers in ‘hellish’ condition…
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Canada boosting Arctic presence in face of Russian threats
New plans include more aircraft and drones to grow foothold as other powerful countries seek base in far north…
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Paraguay kicks out Chinese envoy after he urges country to cut ties with Taiwan
Officials declare Xu Wei persona non grata after he asks Paraguay government to choose China over longtime all…
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Canada denies it has evidence linking Modi to killing of Sikh separatists
Trudeau adviser shuts down foreign ministry’s allegations that Indian government was behind intimidation plotC…
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Canada orders TikTok to close offices over ‘security risks’
Chinese-owned firm’s operation falls foul of official review, though Canadian users will be able to use video …
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World watches with bated breath as US votes for Harris or Trump
Election watchers in Europe, Asia and elsewhere will be tuning in – and some have a particular interest in the…