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US charges former democracy activist with spying for China
The New York resident fled China after being imprisoned for participating in activities that led to Tiananmen protests.
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Canada rail freight traffic comes to a standstill over labour dispute
The standoff could cause economic damage and supply chain problems for businesses and consumers in Canada and the US.
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Video: Walz accepts VP nomination at Democratic convention
The Democrats’ candidate for the US vice presidency Tim Walz urged supporters to fight for an election win, at the DNC.
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Three Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on occupied West Bank
Israeli forces have carried out near-daily raids in the territory, killing more than 600 Palestinians since October.
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Three Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on occupied West Bank
This is a breaking news story, more details to follow.
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Greek oil tanker on fire and adrift after multiple attacks in Red Sea
The Sounion was on its way from Iraq to Athens when it was attacked by more than a dozen people in two small boats.
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Greek oil tanker on fire and adrift after multiple attacks in Red Sea
The Sounion was on its way from Iraq to Athens when it was attacked by more than a dozen people in two small boats.
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Robert F Kennedy Jr to drop US presidential bid, back Trump, reports say
Independent candidate is scheduled to give a speech about 'path forward' in Phoenix, Arizona, on Friday.
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‘The honour of my life’: Walz accepts VP nomination at DNC
Tim Walz takes stage with message of hope and freedom promising to defeat Trump and Vance in November election.
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New Zealand’s White Island volcano erupts, flights grounded
Scientists warn volcano off coast of North Island could continue venting for "weeks to months" to come.
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Gaza protesters keep pressure up as Harris-Walz celebrated in Chicago DNC
Al Jazeera witnesses violent arrest of two hijab-wearing women as thousands in Chicago rally for Palestinian rights.
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Andrew and Tristan Tate detained in Romania in new trafficking probe
Romanian authorities say probe relates to alleged crimes including human trafficking and sex with a minor.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 909
As the war enters its 909th day, these are the main developments.
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Why are Mexico’s judges striking over AMLO’s proposed judicial reforms?
Change pushed by the Morena party would see judges elected by popular vote, in what some see as a political power grab.
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Israel kills dozens of displaced Palestinians in Gaza amid more evacuations
At least 50 Palestinians killed as Israeli military orders new evacuations in central and southern parts of the enclave.
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Meet the ‘uncommitted’: How Gaza hangs over Democratic National Convention
Uncommitted delegates say Kamala Harris should back Gaza ceasefire and apply US laws to end weapon transfers to Israel.
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Water erupts from manhole during heavy rain in Tokyo
A manhole cover blew off and water shot up into Tokyo’s night sky, as torrential rain drenched Japan’s capital city.
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Will turmoil in Libya spill over into the region?
A military mobilisation by renegade general Khalifa Haftar to the southwest is raising alarm in neighbouring countries.
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At least 17 killed in blast at pharma factory in India
Officials in Andhra Pradesh state say many of 40 people injured suffered extensive chemical burns.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir confronted by crowd of angry Israelis
A group of angry Israelis confronted far-right gov't minister Itamar Ben-Gvir in northern Israel.
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