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Kim and Putin to Join Xi at China’s Military Parade

China is preparing for a massive military parade in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on September 3, marking the 80th an...

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Australia Expels Iranian Ambassador Over Antisemitic Attacks

Australia has expelled Iran’s ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi after intelligence findings linked Tehran to antisemitic at...

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Outrage After Five Journalists Killed in Gaza Hospital Strike

Israel is under sharp criticism after two back-to-back strikes on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis killed at least 20 peop...

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Fierce Battles in Donetsk as Residents Flee Constant Attacks

The key prize for Moscow has always been the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. So-called ‘reports’ from ear...

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Erik Menendez Denied Parole After 30 Years

The junior of the Menendez brothers, who killed their parents in 1989in the family's Beverly Hills mansion, was deni...

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Judge Orders Closure of Trump's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Donald Trump's Florida migrant detention centre, known as "Alligator Alcatraz", must be shut down, a US fe...

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Gaza Bodybuilders Struggle to Stay Strong Amid Famine

In the Gaza Strip's al-Mawasi, bodybuilders are struggling to retain their strength despite the extreme hunger that ...

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Afghan Deportees Killed in Deadly Herat Bus Crash

A horrifying road accident in western Afghanistan has left 73 dead, including 17 children. The victims were mostly Afgha...

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Six Severed Heads Found on Road in Mexico

The discovery of six severed heads on a roadside in an atypical location — in the central Mexican states of Puebla...

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Why India Leads in Abandoned Sailors Cases

An Indian seafarer, Manas Kumar, has been stuck on a cargo vessel in waters off Ukraine since April. He and his 13 crew ...

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Zelensky Leaves White House with Optimism and Time

Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, did better than he did the last time he left Washington. Unlike the straine...

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Israel Protests Demand Hostage Deal and Gaza War End

Crowds by the hundreds of thousands took to the streets in Israel to demand both an end to the Gaza war and a deal to re...

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Washington Talks More Crucial Than Trump-Putin Summit

The next one, in Washington, could be more important to the future of Ukraine — and the security of Europe general...

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Humanitarian Groups Demand End to Gaza Aid Blockages

More than 100 humanitarian organisations have filed an urgent plea with Israel to ban weapons, or as they say, "use...

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N Korea Denies Removing Border Loudspeakers

Kim Yo Jong — the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un — has accused South Korea of lying about removin...

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Chinese Navy-Coast Guard Collision Near Scarborough Shoal

A China Coast Guard ship has been severely damaged after colliding with a People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA Navy) g...

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Israel Strikes Gaza City Amid Famine Warnings

And Gaza City has been under heavy shelling for a third straight day, as Israeli troops close in on what's considere...

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Pokémon Card Craze Causes McDonald's Food Waste

The day before that, the promotion of a unique set of Pokémon with Happy Meal boxes by McDonald's in Japan ha...

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Zelensky, EU Leaders Press Trump Before Putin Talks

On Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join European leaders on a call with US President Donald Trump...

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Albanese Criticises Netanyahu Over Gaza War

After Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the international community of not supporting Israel following U...

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Worst Coral Bleaching Hits Western Australia Reefs

Western Australian coral reefs have suffered their most significant bleaching on record after the state's longest an...

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Zelensky May Join Trump-Putin Talks in Alaska

A major summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin is planned for Friday in Alaska to explore the end of the war in ...

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Australia to Recognise Palestinian State in September

Joining fellow US allies the UK, France and Canada, Australia will use the United Nations General Assembly in September ...

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Deadly 6.1 Quake Strikes Turkey's Balikesir Province

At least one person was killed and 29 were injured in a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that struck western Turkey's north-...

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IDF Says Al-Sharif Linked to Rocket Attacks

Al-Sharif also actually represented himself as a journalist; however, the IDF responded by alleging that he used his sta...

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Netanyahu Defends Gaza Plan Amid UN Criticism

In defence of the Gaza City takeover plans, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it was the "most advantageous wa...

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South Korea Military Falls by 20% in Six Years

Citing a defence ministry report, Democratic Party lawmaker Choo Mi-ae also claimed its military has shrunk to around 45...

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Driver Fined $1,000 for 199 mph Speed on Autobahn

West of Berlin (AP) -- A driver has been fined for driving 321 kilometers per hour (199 miles per hour) on a German auto...

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Thai Tycoon, Chinese Firm Charged in Bangkok Collapse

A Thai construction tycoon with ties to the prime minister and a government-owned Chinese company were indicted Friday a...

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US Hunter Killed by Charging Buffalo During South African Safari

An American hunter, Asher Watkins, 52, from Texas, was tragically killed by a Cape buffalo during a guided hunting exped...

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Trump's New Tariffs Hit Dozens of Countries with Higher Export Taxes

Dozens of countries were hit by a geopolitical snowball on Thursday as a massive new wave of US tariffs officially took ...

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Over 1,500 Civilians Feared Dead in Sudan's Zamzam Camp Attack

As many as 1,500 civilians may have been killed in a savage three-day attack on the Zamzam displacement camp in Sudan in...

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Mystery of Irish Hero Daniel O'Connell's Missing Heart

One of the most enduring mysteries surrounding his legacy — what happened to O'Connell's heart — has...

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Trump to Host Armenia, Azerbaijan Leaders for Peace Talks

The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan are headed for peace talks at the White House with US President Donald Trump, the ...

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Russia, China Plan Joint Asia-Pacific Naval Patrol

After holding the drills in the Sea of Japan, Russian and Chinese naval forces are expected to conduct joint patrol acti...

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Russia-Ukraine War: Key Developments on Day 1,259

A regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said Russian forces attacked six settlements in Ukraine's Kharkiv region and kil...

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Russia Condemns Settler Attack on Diplomatic Vehicle

Russia has sent an official complaint to Israel, demanding that it investigate a violent attack by Israeli settlers on a...

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Hiroshima Marks 80 Years Since Atomic Bombing

Thousands of people gathered in Hiroshima, Japan, on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of the world's first use...

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Colombia Accuses Peru of Annexing Disputed Amazon Island

In part, he wrote, "Peru has ignored this reality and claimed lands that belong to Colombia, a country with which i...

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20 Palestinians Killed After Aid Truck Overturns in Gaza

At least 20 Palestinians perished and dozens more were wounded after a truck bringing humanitarian aid apparently lost c...

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White South African Farm Owner on Trial for Murder of Black Women

A white farm owner in South Africa and two of his employees have gone on trial for allegedly murdering two black women, ...

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NZ Woman Arrested After Toddler Found in Bus Suitcase

Well, glad tidings in a bizarre incident unravelled in New Zealand where a 2-year-old asleep girl was found safe within ...

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Denmark Zoo Asks Public to Donate Pets to Feed Predators

The northern Denmark zoo in Aalborg has invited members of the public to feed its carnivores—including polar bears...

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Five Workers Found Dead After Chilean Copper Mine Collapse

Chilean officials on Sunday confirmed the deaths of all five miners trapped after a partial collapse at El Teniente copp...

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Dozens of Migrants Die in Yemen Boat Tragedy

A minimum of 68 migrants died after a boat with around 157 people onboard capsized off the coast of Yemen's southern...

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Chinese Students in UK 'Told to Spy' on Classmates, Says Report

British universities are harboring a "toxic" culture where Chinese students are being pressured by Beijing to ...

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Russia Claims Chasiv Yar Capture as Kyiv Suffers Deadly Strikes

Russia claims total control over the eastern Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar after 18 months of intense fighting, and annou...

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US Allies Push Palestinian Recognition, Leaving Trump Isolated

The United States is increasingly distancing itself from its closest allies over the future of Gaza and the broader Isra...

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Trump Imposes 15% Tariff on South Korea in Trade Deal

U.S President Donald Trump has finalized a new South Korea trade deal, ensuring that the country's products will fac...

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Russia's Summer Offensive Escalates Crisis in Ukraine

Russia's fast-escalating summer offensive is quickly becoming a crisis for Ukraine, as increasing drone attacks, dim...

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EU and US Reach New Trade Deal with 15% Tariffs

The European Union signed a new trade agreement with the United States on Friday, ending months of uncertainty on both s...

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School Roof Collapse in Rajasthan Kills Four Children

At least four children have been killed and 17 others were injured after the roof of a government-run school building co...

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India, UK Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the UK to formally sign a long-awaited free trade deal designed to bo...

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Gaza Starvation Crisis Deepens Amid Aid Blockade

Over 100 global humanitarian and rights organisations have raised urgent alarms about a growing crisis of mass starvatio...

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EU-China Summit Opens Amid Growing Tensions

A major summit between the European Union (EU) and China opened in Beijing on Thursday, but hopes for breakthroughs rema...

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Australia Ends US Beef Ban After Trade Tensions

Australia is lifting restrictions on beef imports from the United States, easing a ban that has been in place since 2003...

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War Crime Allegations Mount in Gaza Conflict

Nearly two years into the Gaza conflict, Israel is facing increasing criticism from its closest allies, as mounting evid...

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UK Foreign Aid Cuts Hit Africa Hard

The UK government has disclosed details of its planned foreign aid reductions, revealing that Africa will face the most ...

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Trump Sets 19% Tariff on Philippine Goods

US President Donald Trump has declared a new 19% tariff on imports from the Philippines, following a meeting with the Ph...

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Protests Rise in Ukraine Over Anti-Corruption Bill

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a new law that critics claim weakens the country's key anti-corrup...