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Nothing ‘out of the box’ about Italy’s asylum offshoring deal with Albania
The scheme will no doubt prove to be just another costly forum for politically expedient human rights violations.
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Jayson Tatum, Celtics defeat Mavericks to win record 18th NBA championship
The Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in the NBA Finals to win their first championship since 2008.
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Arrests and injuries in Israeli antigovernment protests
Thousands more to participate in nationwide demonstrations over Gaza war and failure to negotiate release of captives.
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Malaysia wants to join BRICS, China’s Xi an ‘outstanding leader’: Anwar
Malaysian leader criticises 'Western narrative' about Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel.
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Pakistan’s health workers fight the spread of polio
Despite demanding working conditions and even targeted killings, field workers continue to battle the disease.
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Can Pakistan’s allies help revive its economy through investment dollars?
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif visited China, Saudi Arabia and the UAE recently to seek investments. Will it work?
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Hong Kong to keep stock market open during typhoons
City leader John Lee says move will strengthen competitiveness of the Asian financial hub.
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North Korean soldiers cross border, South Korea fires warning shots
North Korea has been reinforcing the border since abandoning a military agreement with South Korea last November.
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‘Cheapfakes’: White House blasts clips purporting to show Biden’s decline
Biden camp hits out at viral videos that have been seized on as evidence of US president's frailty.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 844
As the war enters its 844th day, these are the main developments.
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Thailand’s complex Senate election at risk as court decision looms
The closely-controlled process to choose a new Senate is under scrutiny after some alleged it was unlawful.
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US surgeon general calls for warning labels on social media platforms
Dr Vivek Murthy says social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people.
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How Team USA became the unexpected darlings of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024
How did a team of a motley crew of cricketers become world beaters in two weeks? Al Jazeera asks the team USA coach.
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Gaza fighting continues despite Israeli ‘pauses’ announcement: UNRWA
UNRWA chief says 'operationally, nothing has changed yet' after Israeli army announced planned pauses to allow aid in.
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US envoy meets with Israeli leaders as tensions with Hezbollah escalate
Amos Hochstein is also set to visit Lebanon amid growing fears of an all-out war between Hezbollah and Israel.
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Team preview: Can Ronaldo win UEFA Euro 2024 for Portugal?
For a record sixth time, 39-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo will lead Portugal as they try to win another Euro trophy.
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Slovakia’s Schranz sinks Belgium in huge UEFA Euro 2024 upset
Ivan Schranz's seventh-minute goal was enough to allow Slovakia to pull off the shock of the football tournament so far.
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How extreme are global weather conditions so far this year?
Heatwaves set records, and floods and storms become more frequent.
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Video: Hajj heatwave makes rituals unbearable for some
Thousands of people participating in this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia have suffered from heatstroke and dehydration.
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At least 11 people dead after two shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea
UN agencies say 64 people missing after shipwrecks off the coast of southern Italy.
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