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Who are the Haredim in Israel and what are their demands?
The military's moves to conscript ultra-Orthodox Jews has led to protests and anger among the religious community.
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Video shows tragic moment an Indian family is swept away by floodwaters
An Indian family was reportedly picnicking after a wedding when they were caught by rushing floodwaters and swept away.
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Can left-centrist parties unite to block far-right win in French elections?
Left and centre blocs are scrambling to prevent an absolute win for National Rally via strategic alliance.
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Beryl makes landfall as Category 4 hurricane on island near Grenada
The first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic season slams into Carriacou amid warnings of 'life-threatening conditions'.
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Mauritania re-elects President Ghazouani for a second term
Ghazouani secured 56.12 percent of the vote, well ahead of his rival Biram Dah Abeid, says the electoral commission.
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Al-Shifa Hospital director held by Israel and beaten for months, now free
The director of Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital has been released after being held by Israeli forces for months without charge.
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Trump has immunity for official acts, US Supreme Court rules
Court says ex-presidents shielded from prosecution for actions within constitutional authority, not for private acts.
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Watching the watchdogs: Palestinians resist unprecedented silencing
There are major efforts to suppress and silence Palestinian voices at all levels in the US. But there is also pushback.
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Rocket explodes during accidental launch in China
Video shows a massive explosion of a space rocket that launched accidentally and caught fire in central China.
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‘Not one more vote’: Reactions as France’s far right wins snap election
A beleaguered French president has called for unity against the far right in the second round of the vote.
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EU charges Meta in latest hit on Big Tech
Mandatory 'pay or consent' advertising model violates Digital Markets Act, says Brussels.
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France’s far right wins first round of parliamentary elections
France’s far right wins first round of parliamentary elections.
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Independent candidates in UK election campaigning on Gaza
Meet the candidates running in the UK election who have made their stance on Gaza central to their campaign.
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What to expect as Taliban joins third UN-held talks on Afghanistan in Qatar
It is the first time the Taliban is attending the talks but female representatives from Afghanistan have been excluded.
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Angered by Georgia’s ‘foreign agent’ law, young protesters try new tactic
Young demonstrators fight on ahead of October elections in a bid to exhaust the administration behind the measure.
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Israel frees hospital chief with prisons ‘full’ of Gaza captives
The detainees endured 'almost daily torture', claims al-Shifa Hospital Director Muhammad Abu Salmiya.
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Bulgaria’s GERB tasked with forming minority government
June 8 vote, which handed centre-right party most seats but not a majority, was sixth snap poll in three years.
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Greek firefighters battle ‘dangerous’ wildfires over weekend
A combination of hot, dry conditions and strong winds are fuelling the spread of the blazes in Greece.
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UK general election 2024 explained in maps and charts
Britons will head to the polls on July 4. Here’s what you need to know about the parties, leaders, and key issues.
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Will Iran’s foreign policy change under a new president?
The two candidates offer different approches, but whoever wins won't be the sole decision-maker in Iran's system.
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