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PM expected to call Australian election on Friday morning with poll likely to be held in early May | Australian election 2025
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is expected to call the federal election on Friday for a polling day in early…
Palestinian Oscar winner held by Israel after ‘settler attack’
Sebastian UsherMiddle East correspondentThomas MackintoshBBC NewsGetty ImagesHamdan Ballal poses with Rachel Szor after they won Best Documentary Feature Film for…
Family of British couple held by Taliban fear for their health
The family of a British couple in their seventies who have been detained in Afghanistan have expressed fears for their…
Taliban frees American held in Afghanistan for two years
An American airline mechanic has been freed by the Taliban after being held in Afghanistan for more than two years.George…
Taliban Frees an American, George Glezmann, Held in Afghanistan Since 2022
The Taliban on Thursday released George Glezmann, an American held since 2022 in Afghanistan, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.A…
Turkey arrests dozens for online posts after Erdogan rival held
Getty ImagesTens of thousands of protesters filled the streets on Wednesday after the mayor of Istanbul's arrestAuthorities in Turkey have…
British couple held by Taliban due in court on unknown charges, family say | Afghanistan
A British couple in their 70s imprisoned by the Taliban are due in court in Kabul on Thursday but have…
British tourist held by US over visa released from detention, says family | UK news
The family of a British woman detained in the US for three weeks because of a visa mix-up say she…