Iran confirms it seized tanker in Strait of Hormuz

The Talara tanker was travelling from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Singapore.

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Zelensky vows energy sector overhaul after $100m corruption scandal

State-owned energy firms will be fully audited and new management brought in, the Ukrainian PM says.

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Record settler attacks in West Bank opening up rifts within Israel

In October more than 260 settler attacks resulted in Palestinians casualties or property damage according to the UN.

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Mass killings probe in Sudan will hold culprits to account, vows UN

"There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action," says UN human rights chief Volker Türk.

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Thirteen hours by touch – inside one of the world's longest exam days

South Korea's national college entry exam is notoriously hard - but blind students face unique challenges.

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French relief as Algeria frees jailed novelist at centre of diplomatic crisis

Almost a year to the day after Boualem Sansal was arrested, the Algerian president grants him a pardon.

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US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years

Pennies today cost nearly four cents each to make - more than twice the cost of a decade ago.

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