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Russia and Ukraine complete first prisoner exchange since plane crash
The crash of a plane carrying prisoners of war had cast doubt on the future of prisoner exchanges.
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Israeli soldiers taunt Palestinians at Gaza checkpoint
Israeli soldiers can be heard taunting Palestinian women and children as they passed by a checkpoint
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This is Not a Drill
Hawaiians respond to a threat of nuclear attack and a survivor tells of coping with the Hiroshima bombing.
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What’s behind Israel’s decision to target UNRWA?
Israel has long tried to eliminate the UN agency, which enshrines the right of Palestinian refugees to return home.
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West Bank human shield describes ‘100 breathless minutes’ held by Israel
Weeks after his ordeal, the trauma of living through nearly two hours of terror are still evident on this survivor.
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Contact lost with sisters trapped under Israeli gunfire in north Gaza
All contact has been lost with a 6-year-old Palestinian girl, Hind, and the ambulance crew sent to rescue her in Gaza.
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Myanmar military extends state of emergency, vows to ‘crush’ opposition
The continuation of emergency rule has delayed promised elections since the February 2021 coup.
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Nearly eight million people displaced by war in Sudan: UN
UN reports figures nine months into a new round of war that has left the country devastated.
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Rolex to diamonds: What’s landed Pakistan’s Imran Khan a 14-year jail term?
The ex-PM denies he profited from the sale of 'state gifts' but prosecution says their value was concealed.
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Kenya declares cult an ‘organised criminal group’ after starvation deaths
The authorities' declaration comes as cult leader Mackenzie faces charges of murder, child torture and "terrorism".
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Russia lawmakers pass bill to confiscate assets of those who discredit army
It allows seizure of money, valuables, other assets of those convicted of spreading 'false information' about military.
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Ukraine war critic submits bid to challenge Putin for Russia’s presidency
Putin win seen as forgone conclusion, but Boris Nadezhdin’s opposition to the war has won him significant support.
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Thousands of protesting farmers have France’s government in a bind
Pressure mounts on government to end crisis as farmers intensify protests and block traffic with convoys of tractors.
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Lagos ban on styrofoam and plastics brings applause and concern
Climate benefits of the plastic ban may be offset by the impact on vendors, waste collectors and the informal economy.
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Houthis threaten more attacks against Western warships
Unbowed after joint US-UK attacks on Yemen, the Iran-backed group warns of continued attacks in Red Sea.
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Thai court rules MFP bid to reform lese majeste law violates constitution
Constitutional Court says party proposal to amend royal defamation law amounted to attempt to 'overthrow the monarchy'.
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 117
Israel confirms flooding tunnels with seawater, the UN rallies to resume UNRWA funding.
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Russian rock band critical of Ukraine war faces deportation from Thailand
Bi-2 members, held for performing without permits, have criticised Russia's invasion of Ukraine and President Putin.
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Why did South Africa’s ruling ANC suspend ex-President Jacob Zuma?
It’s the latest move in the ongoing feud between Jacob Zuma and current President Cyril Ramaphosa.
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Kataib Hezbollah announces halt of attacks on US forces
Iraq-based group seeks to de-escalate as Washington mulls response to deadly Jordan strike.
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