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Davis is the country’s first leader to serve a second consecutive term in nearly 30 years ...

Sergei Lavrov comments before leaders of the ‘Bucharest Nine’ meet later today with Nato’s secretary general Mark Rutte ...

Santa Clara county claims Meta Platforms violated the state’s false advertising and unfair business practices laws ...

Iga Swiatek gave another indication that she might be back to her brilliant best after destroying Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-2 on Wednesday ...

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Yeoman warders in Beefeater uniforms take part in a ceremonial search before the state opening of parliament in London.