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South Africa’s Ramaphosa names new cabinet as deadlock broken
National unity government formed following weeks of deadlock.
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Ultra-Orthodox Jews clash with Israeli police over military conscription
Israeli police have cracked down on thousands of ultra-Orthodox men protesting against compulsory military service.
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Myanmar detains 11 accused of rice price gouging
Amid armed conflict following the 2021 coup, Myanmar's fast-depreciating currency is destabilising the economy.
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Why is July the hottest month of the year?
The world has faced its 12th straight month of historic heat, with this summer on track to be among the hottest yet.
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North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, one may have fallen on land
The latest launches come as US, Japan and South Korea wrap up three days of military exercises dubbed 'Freedom Edge'.
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Biden’s family tells him to stay in US presidential race
First lady Jill Biden and son Hunter are among most ardent supporters despite last week's debate disaster.
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US wants Boeing to plead guilty to fraud over fatal crashes, lawyers say
Boeing said to have until end of the coming week to accept or reject prosecutors' offer.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 857
As the war enters its 857th day, these are the main developments.
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Canada’s WestJet cancels most flights as mechanics strike
Plans of some 110,000 travellers upended after some 680 workers walk off the job.
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Canada’s WestJet cancels most flights as mechanics strike
Plans of some 110,000 travellers upended after some 680 workers walk off the job.
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Indonesian band takes stand for Taiwan’s migrant workers
Southern Riot mix poetry and punk to create songs that rail against the exploitation and abuse of migrant workers.
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Indonesian band takes stand for Taiwan’s migrant workers
Southern Riot mix poetry and punk to create songs that rail against the exploitation and abuse of migrant workers.
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What are the big issues that will decide the UK election?
Polls suggest PM Rishi Sunak's Conservatives could face heavy defeat to Keir Starmer's Labour Party.
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Far right wins in first round of French elections
Results show RN and allies took about 33% of votes; President Macron's centrist alliance slumped to third with 20%.
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Six Palestinians killed as Israeli forces pound southern, northern Gaza
Residents continue to flee Rafah in the south and Shujayea in the north as Israeli tanks push deeper into both areas.
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Paris 2024 Olympics 100m: Farzaneh Fasihi – Iran’s record-breaking sprinter
Fasihi can outrun just about anything, but her Olympic journey has been complicated and inspiring in equal measure.
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At least seven dead as fierce storms lash France, Switzerland, Italy
Authorities say hundreds evacuated as torrential rains cause flooding and landslides.
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After the US presidential debate, should Democrats dump Biden?
The first debate between the two main candidates for president has sparked off a debate on Biden’s viability.
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North Korea says US, South Korea and Japan developing ‘Asian NATO’
The claim comes after Washington, Seoul and Tokyo began joint military exercises on Thursday.
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Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix after late Verstappen-Norris collision
The Mercedes driver capitalised on Max Verstappen's and Lando Norris's lap-64 crash to claim an unlikely racing victory.
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