South Asia
German official says Rwanda deportation plan using UK facilities considered
German official proposes sending asylum seekers to facilities in Rwanda funded by the UK.
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Mass protests erupt in France after Macron picks Barnier as PM
Thousands take to streets across France to protest President Macron's decision to appoint centre-right Barnier as PM.
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Mexico arrests alleged cartel kingpin tied to 43 missing students
Gildardo Lopez Astudillo's arrest comes weeks before the 10th anniversary of the students' disappearance.
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Kosovo closes two of four border crossings with Serbia after protests
Kosovo's Interior Ministry blamed the closures on 'masked extremists' blocking traffic into Serbia.
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At least five killed as ethnic violence flares in India’s Manipur
State government orders all schools in the state to remain shut citing security concerns after latest spurt of violence.
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Beyond Gaza: The terror in the West Bank
The other half of Israel’s war: settlers and the army brutalise Palestinians in the West Bank.
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Family demands independent probe into killing of US activist in West Bank
Aysenur Ezgi Eygi was shot in the head by an Israeli sniper during a protest, witnesses and officials said.
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Mpox and the dangers of treating some lives as disposable
Deaths from mpox can be prevented, if only profit would not stand in the way of saving lives.
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Ukraine says Russia launched massive attack with 67 drones
Debris from downed drone also found near Ukraine's parliament building after overnight barrage in 11 regions.
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Why are Cape fur seals in South Africa infected with rabies?
It’s the world’s first significant rabies infection in marine mammals. And it has scientists - and beachgoers - worried.
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Casualties reported, airports closed as Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam
Meteorological agency describes storm as 'one of the most powerful' in a decade.
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Voting under way in Algeria’s presidential election
No major changes expected with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expected to win despite concerns about low turnout.
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Why have so many school fires occurred in Kenya?
Arsons targeting schools have caused scores of student deaths in the past two decades.
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Republican former VP Dick Cheney says he will vote for Kamala Harris
Republican stalwart says Donald Trump 'can never be trusted with power again'.
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Boeing’s Starliner returns to Earth – leaving crew behind
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will remain at the International Space Station until February 2025.
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‘Turn to the right’: What Macron’s choice of Barnier as PM means for France
By placating the far-right National Rally, Macron has given it credibility despite its election loss, say analysts.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 925
As the war enters its 925th day, these are the main developments.
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In its presidential elections, Algeria prepares for ‘business as usual’
Analysts predict little change from a vote likely to confirm the incumbent.
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Is there a ’60-day rule’ in the US elections? What to know in 500 words
Trump falsely claims the Justice Department is hamstrung in the lead-up to vote as he stares down two federal cases.
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Advocates demand justice after US protester killed in Israeli gunfire
In the wake of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi's fatal shooting, critics question whether the US will seek justice from Israel.
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