South Asia
Efforts brew to revive ‘green deserts’ in southern India’s tea country
Environmentalists say industrial-scale tea farming has destroyed the soil's nutrients and led to conflict with animals.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,000
These were the key developments on the 1,000th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Police clash with protesters in Georgia over disputed election results
Round-the-clock demonstrations called in Tbilisi amid claims that elections last month were influenced by Russia.
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An A-Z of the children Israel killed in Gaza
Israeli attacks have killed at least 17,400 children in Gaza. That is one child killed every 30 minutes.
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In India’s tribal-dominated Jharkhand, BJP labels Muslims as ‘Bangladeshis’
BJP accused of trying to divide tribal and Muslim votes by raising bogey of 'Bangladeshi infiltrators' in a key region.
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Ukraine to get US land mines for use against Russian forces: Reports
US President Biden's decision to provide antipersonnel mines comes after Ukraine fired ATACMS missiles into Russia.
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Hong Kong’s pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai takes stand in collusion trial
Lai denies supporting Hong Kong independence, says his now-defunct newspaper stood for 'core values' of city's people.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu offers $5m reward for captives freed from Gaza
Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu offers cash rewards, safe way out of war-torn Gaza as inducements to free Israeli captives.
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Rio Tinto employees report rise in bullying, sexual assault
Half of survey respondents also say mining giant's workplace culture has improved 'a lot' or 'a little'.
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Israeli attack kills 3 more Lebanese soldiers as death toll passes 40
The number of Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli attacks since October 2023 reported to reach 41 after latest attack.
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Prosecutors open to delaying Trump’s sentencing in hush money case
Prosecutors oppose dismissing case but concede sentencing could be delayed until US president-elect is out of office.
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Prosecutors open to delaying Trump’s sentencing in hush money case
Prosecutors oppose dismissing case but concede sentencing could be delayed until US president-elect is out of office.
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US recognises Venezuelan opposition leader Gonzalez as president-elect
US announcement follows months of frustration over Maduro government's claims of victory in contested July election.
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Musk launches SpaceX Starship rocket with Trump at his side
The president-elect travelled to Texas with SpaceX CEO to watch the latest test of the billionaire's Starship rocket.
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Trump taps billionaire CEO Lutnick, wrestling mogul McMahon and TV’s Dr Oz
US president-elect names picks for commerce secretary, education secretary, and Medicare and Medicaid administrator.
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British farmers protest against ‘tractor tax’ on inheritance
Farmers say the tax will destroy family farms and threaten food production, while gov't says it's needed to raise funds.
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Manure, tractors and anger: Farmers in France protest EU-Mercosur deal
French farmers are protesting the European Union-Mercosur trade deal
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Severe injuries change 12-year-old Mazyouna’s life in Gaza
Mazyouna, a 12-year-old girl from Gaza, is suffering from severe injuries following an Israeli strike on her home.
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Could Russia’s loosened nuclear doctrine lead to a test detonation?
Russia has loosened the limits on its use of nuclear weapons, but this doesn’t necessarily mean imminent use.
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Fact check: Is the US government spending millions on transgender monkeys?
President-elect Trump is promising more government efficiency - but is money really being wasted on cats on treadmills?
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