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UN urged to probe Myanmar envoy Julie Bishop over alleged China firms ties
Activist groups demand UN investigation over alleged ties to Chinese firms, citing conflicts of interest.
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How drones killed nearly 1,000 civilians in Africa in three years
Use of unmanned aircraft has surged across Africa, often resulting in mass civilian deaths, new report finds.
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Manchester United new stadium plan for Old Trafford announced
The famous English club says the new 100,000-capacity venue will be built alongside the existing Old Trafford stadium.
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Uganda deploys troops in South Sudan as civil war fears grow
Tension mounts in South Sudan as power deal between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar unravels.
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Celebrations as Syria’s Kurdish-led forces sign integration deal
People in Syria have been celebrating after the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces signed a deal with government.
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Cuba completes release of 553 prisoners despite US U-turn on deal
Havana has freed 553 inmates under Vatican-mediated deal, despite Trump’s reversal on US sanctions relief.
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Mapping Greenland’s resources, population centres and US military base
Greenland covers an area about three times the size of Texas and is home to 56,000 people, mostly Greenlandic Inuits.
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How Ibtihaj Muhammad made Olympic history
"It was an opportunity to show Muslim women and girls globally what we could achieve in sport."
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Hidden poisons: Is everything killing us?
We examine the hidden poisons we're exposed to in our everyday lives.
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Anti-Muslim hate hits new high in US: Advocacy group
CAIR reports record 8,658 discrimination complaints in 2024 as war in Gaza stirred up Islamophobia.
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Luka Doncic, Los Angeles Lakers lose to Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets ended their seven-game losing streak with an upset victory against the undermanned Los Angeles Lakers.
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Philippines ex-president Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant
Video shows ex-Philippine President Duterte arrested at Manila airport on ICC warrant over drug crackdown.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,111
These are the key developments on day 1,111 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Tsunami Ghosts: The Lost Souls of Kamaishi
A series of taxi journeys in Japan reveal supernatural tales of unresolved trauma following the tsunami of 2011.
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Ukraine targets Russia’s Moscow ahead of ceasefire talks with US
'Massive' drone attack launched on Moscow region as Kyiv officials prepare to try to mend US ties in ceasefire talks.
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Greenland general election: As Trump eyes island, why the vote matters
Amid growing pro-independence mood and the threat of a Trump takeover, Greenlanders vote in a pivotal election.
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How did Greenland become the crown jewel of the Arctic?
Greenland’s strategic location and vast resources make it a prime target for US interests.
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UNRWA chief warns of ‘deepening hunger’ in Gaza as Israel blocks all food
With Israel's complete blockade on Gaza approaching 10 days, Philippe Lazzarini says aid is being 'weaponised'.
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Australian GP: Hamilton’s F1 Ferrari debut in Melbourne, Verstappen-Norris
The 2025 F1 World Championship begins in Melbourne on Sunday with all eyes on Lewis Hamilton's debut for Ferrari.
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Dalai Lama says successor will be born in ‘free world’ outside of China
Tibetan spiritual leader says in a new book that his people's aspiration for freedom cannot be indefinitely delayed.
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