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Here’s why the Gaza war is ‘consistent with genocide’, according to UN body
The UN has released a report on the first nine months of Israel’s war on Gaza where it accuses Israel of genocide.
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Beaver moon to dazzle skies in this year’s last supermoon: When to watch
This supermoon will reach its peak brightness on Friday at 4:29pm Eastern Time (21:29 GMT).
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In Amsterdam, clashes trigger a divisive blame game as old wounds reopen
Violence that marred a football match between Israeli and Dutch teams scars the diverse city now searching for healing.
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Fire at care home in Spain kills at least 10 people
Firefighters battle blaze in one room for two hours as local mayor cites smoke inhalation as likely cause of deaths.
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Clanging pans: Why Mozambique’s election protesters refuse to go away
More than a month after a disputed election, protests still roil the country, even as shutdowns bleed the economy.
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Top polluting cities revealed as activists fume at COP29 fossil fuel lobby
Oil giants commit $500m for sustainable energy, but campaigners say lobbyists have seized control of climate talks.
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New storm bears down on the Philippines after Typhoon Usagi wrecked havoc
Series of storms triggered flash floods and landslides, killing dozens, displacing thousands and destroying homes.
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Could weight loss drugs fix UK’s unemployment problem?
US pharmaceuticals group Eli Lilly is to conduct trials of its weight-loss drugs in the UK.
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South Korean opposition leader convicted for violating election law
Lee Jae-myung says he will appeal the court's decision, which could bar him from running for president in 2027.
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Thousands march on New Zealand capital against Indigenous treaty overhaul
Controversial legislation revises the 184-year-old Treaty of Waitangi granting Maori tribes land rights.
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North Korea’s Kim orders mass production of attack drones: State media
The unmanned drones are designed to carry explosives and can hit land and sea targets.
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‘Dante’s inferno’: Wildfires scorch New York amid historic drought
For millions of New Yorkers in the concrete jungle and beyond, the spate of wildfires at their backdoor was unthinkable.
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Trump led the charge to ban TikTok. Now he says he’ll save it
Trump has pledged to 'save' popular Chinese-owned app despite signing an order to ban it during his first term.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 994
As the war enters its 994th day, these are the main developments.
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Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: What’s behind the celebrity boxing craze?
The unexpected matchup is the latest in the trend of pitting internet celebrities against each other or former boxers.
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Landslide win for Sri Lanka’s leftist coalition in snap general elections
President Dissanayake now has the mandate he needs to tackle corruption and recover stolen assets after financial crash.
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Indian students give Canada cold shoulder as Ottawa, New Delhi butt heads
Diplomatic tensions and stricter immigration policies are hitting education consultants and students in India.
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What does the Republican ‘trifecta’ mean for Trump and his agenda?
Trump will enter White House with Republicans in control of both House and Senate, creating chance for lasting changes.
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‘We lost everything’: the Indonesians falling out of the middle class
Nearly 10 million people have slipped out of Indonesia's middle class since 2019, according to government statistics.
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Trump chooses Robert F Kennedy Jr for Health and Human Services
Vaccine sceptic and member of historic family takes on job of overhauling multiple health departments.
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