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Myanmar holds final stage of disputed election as rebels continue fighting
Myanmar’s final stage of its disputed general election is under way despite the ongoing civil war.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in occupied West Bank
Israeli army intensifies its deadly West Bank attacks as settlers rampage across Palestinian lands with impunity.
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Babar returns as Pakistan name T20 World Cup squad despite tournament doubt
Uncertainty shrouds Pakistan's participation after ICC expels Bangladesh from the tournament.
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Encountering ICE? Here’s what to know about your legal rights
Experts clarify ICE limits, detailing when agents can stop, detain or enter homes and what rights residents have.
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Syrians greet extended army-SDF ceasefire with guarded optimism
Extension offers a welcome respite as Syrian forces advance towards the last SDF strongholds in the northeast.
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Sabalenka, Alcaraz and Gauff book Australian Open quarterfinals
Sabalenka beats Mboko to advance to quarterfinal against teen sensation Jovic as Gauff drops set but overcomes Muchova.
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Cuban official accuses US of ‘piracy’ against sanctioned Caribbean island
Ambassador Carlos de Cespedes says US pressure 'will not subjugate' Cuba as Venezuelan oil exports to island dry out.
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‘Not optimistic’: Ukrainians doubt Russia ready to end war amid talks
Ukrainians have little hope after a US-brokered meeting as they endure bombardments and blackouts.
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Who was Alex Pretti, the nurse shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis?
Two witnesses said in court filings that the victim did not brandish a gun, refuting claims by the Trump administration.
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Gaza is not a real estate fantasy
Trump and Kushner’s plans for Gaza are bound to fail. Here is why.
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Protesters demand immigration agents leave Minneapolis
Killing of ICU nurse by US border agent sparks protests in Minneapolis, already tense after earlier shootings.
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Gaethje batters Pimblett to win interim lightweight title at UFC 324
Rising MMA star Paddy Pimblett's nine-fight winning streak ends in a bloody bout against the UFC's American icon.
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Indonesia resumes search for about 80 missing after landslide kills 10
The death toll from Saturday’s landslide in a residential area of West Java province has risen to 10.
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Mass arrests at UK protest in support of hunger-striking detainee
Police carried out mass arrests after a peaceful protest outside a London prison in support of hunger-striking detainee.
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Minneapolis live news: US federal agents shoot dead nurse Alex Pretti
Videos show the victim holding a phone in his hand, not a handgun, as he tried to help other protesters.
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Syria agrees to extend ceasefire with SDF for 15 more days
A fragile ceasefire between Syria’s government and the Kurdish-led SDF has been extended by 15 days.
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Cricket players, officials slam ICC for Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup ouster
Ex-players and cricket administrators question the ICC's decision, saying it reeks of double standards and injustice.
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Week in Pictures: From Minneapolis turmoil to Israeli attacks on Gaza
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
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Greenland hit by power outage, strong winds in wake of US tensions easing
The blackout arrives as the government has encouraged citizens to be ready for a 'disaster' lasting up to five days.
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Sudan’s women break ‘traditional rules’ to survive
Women forced into hard labour to survive as over eight million children face one of world's longest school closures.
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