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Georgia’s parliament approves law curbing LGBTQ rights
'Family values' bill is adopted despite being denounced by the president, rights groups and the European Union.
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Harvest moon, supermoon bring a partial lunar eclipse: How, when to watch
NASA says this month's full moon will rise on September 17 at 10:35pm EDT (02:35 GMT on September 18).
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Hezbollah members injured as personal communication devices explode
The personal communication devices of many Hezbollah members in Lebanon have reportedly exploded.
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Brazil mayoral candidate hits rival with chair during televised debate
A mayoral candidate in Sao Paulo, Brazil attacked a rival with a chair during a live televised debate.
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Nine killed, 2,750 wounded across Lebanon as Hezbollah pagers explode
Hezbollah official calls it the group's 'biggest security breach' in nearly a year of cross-border fire with Israel.
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What’s Donald Trump’s plan to ‘end’ Russia’s war on Ukraine?
The plan presented by Trump's running mate is closer to Russia's position rather than that of Ukraine and NATO.
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Lebanon in Crisis: Coping with the threat of war and economic collapse
We explore how young people in Lebanon are navigating a multitude of crises while living under constant threat of war.
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What Trump has said about apparent assassination plot
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has praised the Secret Service agents who fired on a gunman.
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Doctors Without Borders halts Russian operations after losing legal status
The NGO announces the decision with 'a heavy heart' after Moscow removed its authorisation to work in the country.
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What’s the point of international law? | Start Here
International law – explained.
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European Commission chief unveils new team amid mounting challenges
Von der Leyen's new team faces challenges like wars in Gaza and Ukraine, migration, and economic competitiveness.
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Yemen’s Houthis fire ‘hypersonic’ missile at Israel: What to know
The missile hit Tel Aviv and central Israel on Sunday as war on Gaza nears a whole year.
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US politics – Blood on the campaign trail, redux
A second assassination attempt on Trump’s life is only the latest in a series of attacks on US presidential candidates.
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Video: This baby with cancer can’t get treatment in Gaza or travel abroad
Six-month-old Atef Tayeh from Gaza was diagnosed with cancer just a few months into his life.
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Malian army says capital Bamako ‘under control’ following gun attack
Authorities say the attack on the military centre in Bamako has been thwarted.
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Venezuela intensified ‘repressive machinery’ after Maduro re-election: UN
Crackdown following Nicolas Maduro's contested re-election in July has left 25 dead and 2,400 in jail.
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Kashmir elections 2024: Who’s in the fray and what’s at stake?
These are the first regional elections in Kashmir since New Delhi stripped its semi-autonomous status in 2019.
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India hits out after Iranian leader criticises treatment of Muslims
Despite strong ties, Khamenei’s past criticisms include India’s handling of Muslim issues and the Kashmir region.
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How a beauty queen became the face of South Africa-Nigeria tensions
After Chidimma Adetshina suffered xenophobic abuse online, young Nigerians in South Africa say they feel unwelcome.
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Video: Rescue efforts after deadly building collapse in Sierra Leone
Rescue teams in Sierra Leone’s capital climbed the rubble of a seven-storey building to search for survivors.
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