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Climate activist Greta Thunberg to join aid ship effort to break Gaza siege
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition plans second sailing after earlier attempt saw ship targeted in drone attack.
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Musk says 50-50 chance of sending uncrewed Starship to Mars by late 2026
The billionaire's Mars mission claim comes despite SpaceX experiencing several failed test launches over recent months.
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Five Mexican musicians abducted, murdered by alleged drug cartel
Relatives of five members of the band Fugitivo, aged 20 to 40, had received ransom demands for their release.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,191
These are the key events on day 1,191 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Hamas says US ceasefire proposal means ‘continuation of killing’ in Gaza
Israel has agreed to the deal, according to the US, but Hamas said it does not meet its demands and is under discussion.
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Federal appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs
The decision comes a day after a trade court blocked the majority of Trump tariffs because it circumvented Congress.
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‘This must stop now’: UN food body condemns RSF attacks on Sudan premises
Aid workers are also having to cope with a wave of cholera outbreaks in war-torn Sudan.
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Chinese students in US grapple with uncertainty over Trump’s visa policies
Trump administration pledges to 'aggressively revoke' US visas; Chinese students wonder how far-reaching policy will be.
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Israel orders closure of al-Awda Hospital, a ‘lifeline’ in north Gaza
Dozens of people remain at the medical centre, the last functioning hospital in the north of the Palestinian territory.
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Tulkarem residents clear homes set for demolition
Residents in the occupied West Bank retrieve belongings from homes before they’re demolished by the Israeli military.
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Chaos continues at aid distribution points across Gaza
Chaos continues at Gaza's controversial aid centres as Palestinians struggle to survive Israel's deliberate starvation.
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Protesters call for end to Gaza war outside Harvard commencement
Protesters held a silent vigil outside Harvard's graduation, demanding an end to US support for Israel's war on Gaza.
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Why is Donald Trump cracking down on international students?
US administration said it will revoke the visas of Chinese students.
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How the Afghan village hit by a 10,000kg bomb is coping now
A rare visit to the Afghan village hit by the ‘mother of all bombs’ reveals lasting damage and unanswered questions.
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RCB-Punjab Kings: Kohli closes on maiden IPL title as Bengaluru reach final
Royal Challengers Bengaluru demolishes Punjab Kings with eight-wicket win to reach first IPL final since 2016.
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Mistrial declared in Argentina court over the death of Diego Maradona
The 2020 death of the iconic football great shook Argentina and fans around the world.
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Ex-DRC President Kabila holds talks in M23-held city of Goma: Reports
Joseph Kabila is visiting the eastern city of Goma, which has been seized by rebels, after he was stripped of immunity.
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South African mother sentenced to life for selling her daughter
A South African mother is sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping and selling her six-year-old child, Joshlin Smith.
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Most LGBTQ adults in US don’t feel transgender people are accepted: Poll
By contrast, about six out of 10 LGBTQ adults said gay and lesbian people are generally accepted in the US.Â
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Will Southeast Asian nations pick sides between the US and China?
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, ASEAN, met for a high stakes summit.
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