One man accused of killing an Alawite during the sectarian violence in March tells the BBC that armed civilians were advised and monitored by government forces.
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Woman missing since 1962 found ‘alive and well’
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Kidnapped father of French crypto-millionaire rescued
The man in his 50s reportedly had a finger missing when police found him in a house south of Paris.
Israeli army starts calling up reservists for planned expansion to Gaza offensive
The military says its aim is to increase pressure on Hamas militants to return hostages they still hold.
Brazil police thwart bomb attack on Lady Gaga concert
Police say the plan was orchestrated by a group promoting hate speech and the radicalisation of teenagers.
Kamala Harris hits out at Trump in first major speech since losing election
The former vice-president criticises the administration’s agenda.
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Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says
It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government.
Elon Musk’s Starbase in Texas will officially become a city
Residents approved incorporating a patch of land as the new municipality in an election on Saturday.
Netanyahu vows response after Houthi missile hits near Israel’s main airport
Footage appeared to show a plume of black smoke rising from an area near the airport on the outskirts of Tel Aviv.