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Will Israel’s week of resistance make a difference?
Groups and politicians in Israel have launched a campaign for early elections and a deal to release the captives.
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Nine patients killed in hospital fire in northern Iran’s Rasht
All deaths from the blaze at Qaem Hospital were in the intensive care unit, according to local authorities.
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Thaksin bailed as Thai courts embark on series of politically charged cases
Indictment of former PM, hearings against progressive parties, seen driven by rivalry with conservative establishment.
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UEFA Euro 2024: Austria’s Danso apologises for Mbappe’s broken nose
An inadvertent collision with Austria's Kevin Danso caused France's superstar Kylian Mbappe to suffer a broken nose.
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Manchester United to open Premier League season, holders City meet Chelsea
Manchester United open the new Premier League season in August when they host Fulham, while holders City face Chelsea.
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Will long-awaited F-16 fighter jets boost Ukraine’s push against Russia?
Kyiv's forces are due to receive the fighter jets within weeks, but analysts say they are unlikely to be a game-changer.
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Thailand passes landmark bill to legalise same-sex marriage
Country will become first in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality.
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Starving to death is as scary as the war for Sudanese refugees in Chad
The looming famine in Sudan is pushing thousands of civilians from Darfur to flee to Chad, say refugees and aid groups.
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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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