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Syrian rebels have taken control of the country after defeating Bashar al-Assad's forces

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Rebels defeat Assad in Syria

People who have a higher daily step count have a lower risk of depression, according to a new global study.

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7,000 steps can reduce risk of depression

Researchers have produced images of the man who Santa Claus is based on.

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The face of the real Santa Claus

Has North Korea launched a hypersonic missile? 

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North Korea hypersonic missile claims

A festival so big that it can be seen from space.

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Kumbh Mela: 400 million to attend world's largest festival

Donald Trump has returned to power as US president 

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Trump returns to power

Why has this Chinese AI app shocked the tech world? Listen to find out

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DeepSeek: Chinese AI app shocks tech world

Why has US President Trump started imposing tariffs on imports into the USA? Listen to find out 

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Trump's tariffs

The ceasefire which started in Gaza in January is at risk of collapsing. Learn vocabulary from this story. 

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Gaza ceasefire at risk

The US and Russia have agreed to start negotiations for ending the war in Ukraine 

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Ukraine war: US-Russia peace talks

Scientists believe a healthy lifestyle could increase life expectancy, despite genes.

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