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Winter Olympics open in Milan and Cortina
The Games began in Italy, the first Winter Olympics ever co-hosted by two cities, with events spread across the Alps and the …
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Ceasefire takes hold in Gaza under US-brokered plan
A long-sought truce halted the fighting and opened the way for the release of hostages and a surge of humanitarian aid, though …
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Cardinals elect Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope
The conclave chose Cardinal Robert Prevost to lead the Catholic Church following the death of Pope Francis, making him the first pontiff …
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Assad's government falls as rebels sweep into Damascus
A lightning offensive ended more than 50 years of Assad family rule in Syria as the president fled the country.
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Bangladesh's prime minister flees as uprising topples government
Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country after weeks of deadly student-led protests, ending 15 years in power.
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War erupts in the Middle East after Hamas attack on Israel
A large-scale assault from Gaza killed and captured hundreds of Israelis, prompting a declaration of war and a massive military response.
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WHO declares an end to the COVID-19 global health emergency
More than three years after it began, the World Health Organization said the pandemic no longer constituted a global emergency, while warning …
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Powerful earthquakes devastate Turkey and Syria
A magnitude 7.8 quake and a strong aftershock flattened cities across a wide region, killing tens of thousands in both countries.
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World population reaches eight billion people
The United Nations marked the milestone as a sign of progress in health and longevity, and a challenge for a crowded and …