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Prince William Meets Female Footballers During Saudi Arabia Visit

Prince William met young female footballers in Riyadh during his Saudi Arabia visit, engaging in discussions on sports, women's empowerment, and UK-Saudi relations amid ongoing human rights concerns.

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PA Media Prince William talks to a group of young girls in green football kits.

Analysis Reveals Extensive Use of Lethal Weapons in Iran Protests Killings

BBC Persian analysis reveals Iranian security forces used machine guns, sniper rifles, shotguns, and machetes in a brutal crackdown killing thousands of protesters across over 200 cities.

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Mamlekate A composite image shows a machine gun mounted in the back of a white pickup truck (left) and a screen grab from a video verified by BBC News Persian of the 9 January protests in the north-eastern city of Mashhad, showing two figures in black tactical uniforms of the type worn by several branches of the security forces, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, on a hotel rooftop, with a Dragunov sniper rifle (SVD) leaning against a wall.

Prince William's Complex Diplomatic Visit to Saudi Arabia Explored

Prince William embarks on a complex diplomatic visit to Saudi Arabia, focusing on energy, youth, and navigating sensitive issues with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid human rights concerns.

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Why Prince William's Saudi Arabia visit is a diplomatic maze

Anzac Father’s Gaza War Grave Bulldozed by IDF, Daughter Seeks Answers

Wilma Spence’s father, an Anzac buried in Gaza War Cemetery, likely had his grave bulldozed by the IDF. Amid grief and anger, she urges the Australian government to seek answers and protect the graves of Australian soldiers.

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Her father’s war grave in Gaza was bulldozed by Israel. Amid the grief and anger, she wants answers

US and Iran Report Positive Progress in Nuclear Talks with Further Meetings Planned

Indirect talks between the US and Iran on Iran’s nuclear programme ended with a positive start and plans for further meetings, amid ongoing tensions and military posturing in the region.

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US and Iran say ‘good’ start made in talks over nuclear programme

Iran Protests: Perspectives on US Intervention from Iranians Inside and Abroad

Iranians inside and outside Iran share diverse views on US intervention amid deadly protests and repression, balancing hope, fear, and skepticism about its impact.

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Can the US help Iran? What Iranians say - inside and outside the country