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Back to school – but not for the 625,000 students of Gaza
A teacher in Gaza reflects on how the first day of school used to bring excitement to students, parents and teachers.
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Poland scrambles planes as Russia strikes western Ukraine
Missile and drone attack on Lviv, close to border with the NATO member, kills at least seven people.
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Venezuelan forces accused of ‘brutal’ repression in post-election protests
Human Rights Watch says security forces and pro-government armed groups killed 23 protesters following Maduro's victory.
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Ukraine’s losses outweigh Kursk gains, as Russia on cusp of taking Pokrovsk
Ukraine's diversion of troops for the Kursk attack has left parts of Donetsk vulnerable, say analysts.
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The Chibanis – Bitter Bread: Algerian pensioners’ struggle in France
Algerians who came to France in the ‘50s now face laws making it hard for them to retire with their families back home.
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Reporter witnesses wreckage in occupied West Bank as gunfire rings out
A 14-year-old boy was shot dead by an Israeli sniper in Tulkarem. Gunshots were heard as AJ reporter was on the scene.
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‘He can’t move at all’: A Gaza mother’s agony over baby with polio
The mother of the first child with polio in Gaza in 25 years says displacement led to her son's illness and paralysis.
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Australia’s economy posts worst performance since 1992, excluding pandemic
Gross domestic product declines 1.5 percent on per capita basis following successive interest rate hikes.
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China-Africa summit 2024: What’s in it for Beijing, Xi Jinping and Africa?
Beijing is looking to woo African countries with more investment dollars in exchange for better access to raw minerals.
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US Open tennis: Tiafoe and Fritz set up all-American men’s semifinal
New Yorker Emma Navarro also progressed with a win over Paula Badosa to book a semifinal against Sabalenka.
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Myanmar regime labels key ethnic armed groups ‘terrorist’ organisations
The designation bans anyone from joining or having contact with the MNDAA, TNLA and the Arakan Army.
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Uganda’s Bobi Wine shot, injured in altercation with police in Kampala
The police said officers attempted to stop the opposition leader from marching down a road, leading to an altercation.
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Why is Pakistan planning to ban rallies and public gatherings in Islamabad?
A week before PTI's planned mass rally, ruling party introduces bill seeking to allow city officials to ban such events.
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China’s Xi, Nigeria’s Tinubu pledge deeper economic ties
Leaders ink deals on nuclear energy, media exchanges and infrastructure ahead of summit on Chinese-African cooperation.
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Fugitive former Philippines mayor Alice Guo arrested in Indonesia
Guo fled the country after she failed to attend a Senate hearing investigating her alleged criminal ties.
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US charges Hamas leaders, raising questions over Gaza mediation role
Six defendants, three of whom have been killed in Israeli attacks, named in US case against Hamas officials.
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Dozens killed in Boko Haram attack on village in northeastern Nigeria
Fighters from the hardline group attacked Mafa village on Sunday burning down shops and houses.
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Kamala Harris to unveil $50,000 tax deduction for new small businesses
US Democratic nominee's proposal is latest effort to erase Donald Trump's polling advantage on economic issues.
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Kamala Harris to unveil $50,000 tax deduction for new small businesses
US Democratic nominee's proposal is latest effort to erase Donald Trump's polling advantage on economic issues.
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US woman indicted for attempt to drown 3-year-old Palestinian-American girl
Elizabeth Wolf, 42, has been charged with attempted capital murder for attack on 3-year-old in swimming pool in Texas.
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