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‘Canelo’ Alvarez pummels Berlanga to retain super middleweight boxing belts
Undisputed super middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez outpoints challenger Edgar Berlanga.
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Five dead as torrential rains batter Central and Eastern Europe
At least five people found dead in eastern Romania, with authorities on alert in much of Central and Eastern Europe.
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Philippine Coast Guard ship in South China Sea standoff returns to port
Manila says new vessel will 'immediately take over' after BRP Teresa Magbanua left disputed area in South China Sea.
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‘We are guilty’: Politician blames gov’t for Ugandan Olympian’s killing
Thousands have attended the funeral for Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei who was killed by her ex-partner in Kenya.
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206 Ukrainian and Russian soldiers released in prisoner exchange deal
Russia and Ukraine have swapped 103 prisoners of war from each side in a deal mediated by the UAE.
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Eight dead after attempting to cross English Channel from France to the UK
About 20 people have lost their lives in two weeks while making the perilous journey on overcrowded boats.
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Kolkata rape case: Ex-head of India college held over ‘evidence tampering’
Former principal of RG Kar Medical College Dr Sandip Ghosh charged with tempering of evidence by investigating agency.
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Ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthis hits Israel sparking fire
Houthis claim its new hypersonic missile managed to evade Israel's air defence systems as Gaza war enters 12th month.
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Ex-director of Kolkata medical college and police officer arrested
The former head of the Kolkata medical college where a trainee doctor was raped and murdered was arrested.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 933
As the war enters its 933rd day, these are the main developments.
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Hezbollah warns of ‘large losses’ if Israel expands conflict in Lebanon
Warning comes as Israeli politicians call for action against Hezbollah amid continuing cross-border attacks.
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Mexico’s Obrador set to enact divisive judicial reforms: What happens next?
Mexico is poised to implement controversial judicial reforms that have divided both the country and its justice system.
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Will US sanctions make any difference to Pakistan’s missiles programme?
Pakistan's missile programme continues despite six rounds of US sanctions in the past three years, experts say.
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Venezuela detains Spanish, US and Czech citizens over ‘destabilisation’
Arrests come amid surge in tensions between Caracas and Western nations over disputed Venezuelan election results.
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Industry Days gathers top documentary professionals in Sarajevo
Event aims to demonstrate the power and art of storytelling as well as connect filmmakers with decision-makers.
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US says preparing ‘substantial’ Ukraine aid package in coming weeks
Announcement comes as Ukraine pushes to be allowed to use Western-supplied, long-range missiles for strikes in Russia.
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How crucial are long-range missiles in the Ukraine war?
No green light for Ukraine to use long-range, Western-made missiles in Russian territory.
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Thousands of Israelis rally in Tel Aviv, urging Gaza captives deal
Uproar rises after bodies of six captives found and army shares video purportedly showing their living conditions.
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More than 15 people killed, 40 injured in Haiti tanker truck explosion
The injured are transported to hospital after explosion near Miragoane in Haiti's southern Nippes region, officials say.
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Peru holds funeral for Fujimori, former president linked to rights abuses
Fujimori's funeral draws well-wishers as well as detractors as debate over his legacy continues to roil the country.
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