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The Thursday Times brings the globe into focus, delivering clear, comprehensive reporting on pivotal events shaping nations and communities. With The Thursday Times‘ on-the-ground insights and expert analysis, we connect readers to the stories that matter across borders, helping make sense of our fast-changing world.

Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister as Starmer resigns

Andy Burnham has become the United Kingdom's 59th Prime Minister, succeeding Keir Starmer after being invited by King Charles III to form a government. The former Manchester mayor, Britain's seventh PM in a decade, promised "a circuit breaker for Britain."
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Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win 2026 FIFA World Cup

Spain have won the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, ending a tightly contested final with a decisive breakthrough.
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Hamas releases captive Israeli woman and two children amid ongoing conflict

The footage, broadcasted on Al Jazeera on Wednesday night, displayed the unidentified woman and children from behind, with presumed Hamas fighters departing post-release near what could be the Israel-Gaza border fence.
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Zelenskyy likens Hamas’ tactics in Israel akin to Russian warfare in Ukraine

In a fervent appeal at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy likened Hamas' actions in Israel to Russia's aggression in Ukraine
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With no end to warfare in sight, Israel orders a complete takeover of Gaza

In a severe escalation of tensions, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant orders a "complete siege" on the Gaza Strip, cutting off electricity, food, and fuel supplies. This drastic action, amidst the ongoing conflict with Hamas, raises international concerns as over 123,000 individuals face displacement according to the UN.
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Türkiye’s Erdogan steps forward as potential mediator amid Israel-Palestine hostilities

Türkiye extends a mediating olive branch amidst Israel-Hamas hostilities, hinting at a cautious optimism for diplomatic de-escalation.
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EU divisions surface as Von der Leyen and MEP Clare Daly spar over Israel-Hamas conflict

Amid the escalating Israel-Hamas conflict, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's pro-Israel stance sparks a heated online exchange with MEP Clare Daly.
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Over 2,000 left dead in twin Afghan earthquakes at Herat

The twin quakes, both registering a magnitude of 6.3, occurred within a span of 31 minutes, catalysing a state of emergency across the affected areas in Afghanistan's Herat Province.
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Saudi Arabia blames Israel for provoking deadly airstrikes from Gaza

In light of recent violent escalations, Saudi Arabia condemns provocations by Israel and calls for an immediate ceasefire, reiterating its support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Palestine appeals for peace in new statement amid ongoing Gaza airstrikes

Palestine makes a plea for peace in a new statement amid ongoing airstrikes on Gaza.
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Israel launches airstrikes on Gaza, killing almost 200 Palestinians

Amid escalating regional tensions, Israel's military orchestrates a series of airstrikes on Gaza.
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As rockets fly over Jerusalem, Qatar lays blame of escalation on Israel

Amid a surging tide of rockets crisscrossing the skies between Israel and Palestine, Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs vocalises a stern denouncement of the escalating hostilities.
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اسرائیل سے تعلقات قائم کرنے کے بدلے سعودی عرب نے امریکہ سے حفاظتی دفاعی ڈیل مانگ لی، خبر رساں ایجنسی رائٹرز

سعودی عرب فلسطینیوں کے لیے امن منصوبے کی حمایت کرتا ہے، لیکن اس بار وہ صرف فلسطینیوں کے لیے نہیں بلکہ سعودی عرب اپنے لیے بھی کچھ خاص کا خواہشمند ہے۔
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کینیڈا میں سکھ راہنما کے قتل میں بھارت ملوث ہے، کینیڈین وزیراعظم جسٹن ٹروڈو

کینیڈین وزیراعظم کا کہنا ہے کہ ہردیپ سنگھ نجر کے قتل میں بھارتی حکومت ملوث ہے، ہماری سرزمین پر ہمارے شہری کے قتل میں بھارت کا ملوث ہونا ہماری خودمختاری کے خلاف اور ناقابلِ قبول ہے۔ کینیڈا نے بھارتی سفارتکار کو بھی ملک سے نکال دیا ہے۔
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