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Taliban announces release of two US citizens in prisoner swap deal

Taliban government in Afghanistan says US nationals released in exchange for Afghan serving life sentence in California.

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South African humanitarian in pro-Israeli crosshairs over Palestine support

Imtiaz Sooliman, driving force behind prominent African aid agency Gift of the Givers, says his work is not political.

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Gauff stunned by Badosa in Australian Open quarters; Zverev beats Paul

Paula Badosa, who almost quit tennis in 2024, has reached her first Grand Slam semifinal with a straight-sets win.

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Trump critics say inauguration optics show oligarchy in action

In a break with tradition, Silicon Valley CEOs feature prominently at presidential inauguration.

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