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Gaza war extends toll on Israel’s economy
Combat operations are straining Israel's economy, leading to shrinking of the GDP and downgrading of sovereign rating.
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‘They want to erase us:’ How DNC rejected demand for Palestinian speaker
Critics say the decision excludes Palestinians from the 'big tent' coalition Democrats say they are building.
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At least 11 Pakistani policemen killed in ambush by suspected robbers
Police convoy attacked with rocket-propelled grenades in Punjab province in area known to have criminal hideouts.
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Group behind Emmys defends nomination of Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has defended its nomination of AJ+ contributor Bisan Owda.
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How far can Ukraine’s military go inside Russia?
Moscow has come under one of the largest drone attacks of the war.
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Video shows Israeli bulldozers’ trail of destruction in Tulkarem
An hours-long Israeli raid on the Tulkarem refugee camp in the occupied West Bank left widespread destruction.
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US tells UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire ‘in sight’ ahead of Cairo talks
The US insists, despite evidence to the contrary, that Netanyahu has agreed to a proposal to suspend the war.
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Aid trucks enter civil war-torn Darfur as Sudan army eases restrictions
World Food Programme says a small convoy carrying food enters Sudan via temporarily reopened border crossing with Chad.
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German pro-Palestine activists allege targeting by police
Pro-Palestinian activists in Germany say police are singling them out with harsh and sometimes violent tactics.
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Putin says Ukrainian forces tried to strike Kursk nuclear plant
The Russian leader does not offer any evidence for his claim but says the UN nuclear watchdog has been alerted.
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Indonesia legislature scraps election law changes after protests
Indonesian lawmakers cancelled plans to ratify election law changes after thousands protested in Jakarta.
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What is Israel doing to Palestinians in Tulkarem?
Experts say Israel is conducting near-daily raids on the West Bank coastal city to uproot and scare its population.
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Indonesia scraps plan to change election law after thousands protest
Protesters clash with police after outgoing president's allies try to revise rules to allegedly install a dynasty.
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World’s second largest diamond found in Botswana
X-ray technology used to find the 2,492-carat stone in the African country's Karowe Diamond Mine.
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Can Kamala Harris help boost the world’s largest economy?
The economic vision set out by Democratic US presidential candidate Kamala Harris is in the spotlight.
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Mapped: Which countries have reported mpox cases so far?
New, potentially more deadly strain of virus is rapidly spreading in Africa and has been discovered in Asia and Europe.
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Can Bayern Munich reclaim Bundesliga football title from Leverkusen?
The new Bundesliga season begins on Friday with all eyes on Bayern Munich and whether they can rebound to win the title.
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‘I’ve never felt so worthless’: The pain of Deir el-Balah’s obliteration
As Israel's latest evacuation order sows terror in hearts of residents, Maram Humaid reflects on the fear and despair.
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Indian doctors resume work but protests over medic’s rape, murder continue
India's Supreme Court urges doctors to return to work, assuring safety measures will be implemented within two weeks.
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Thailand confirms Asia’s first known case of new mpox strain
Health authorities say patient travelled from Africa, instruct new arrivals from 42 'risk countries' to undergo testing.
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