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US, UK and France ask their citizens to leave Lebanon as war fears loom
Iran's vow to avenge assassinations of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah's Fuad Shukr heightens fears of war.
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‘I compete against myself’: Meet Pakistan’s Olympic javelin thrower
Arshad Nadeem is one of seven athletes representing Pakistan at the Paris Olympics - and its biggest hope for a medal.
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Bangladesh protesters return to the streets to demand PM’s removal
Thousands march in Dhaka to demand justice for more than 200 people killed during job quota protests last month.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 891
As the war enters its 891st day, these are the main developments.
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Ledecky seals GOAT status, USA break world record in Olympic swimming pool
Ledecky bags ninth gold to equal all-time Olympic record after upcoming star Summer McIntosh wins second gold.
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US candidate Jill Stein considering vocal Palestine advocates for VP spot
Shortlist of running mates for Green Party candidate includes two Arab Americans from the swing state of Michigan.
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What is fuelling protests and a violent crackdown in Nigeria?
Demonstrators killed by police and millions put under curfew.
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Venezuela opposition leader joins protests against election results
Venezuela's published election result has prompted widespread allegations of fraud and protests.
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Zelenskyy praises Ukrainian military for stepping up attacks on Russia
Kyiv has hit Russian oil depots, a submarine and an airfield as the 29-month old war rages on.
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Israeli attack on school in Gaza kills at least 15 people
The attacks occurred as a high-level Israeli delegation visited Egypt in an attempt to revisit Gaza truce talks.
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Far-right protesters clash with police in UK cities as unrest spreads
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned the far right for the unrest and backed police to take strong action.
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Gender row target Algerian boxer Imane Khelif ensures Olympic medal
An emotional Khelif comfortably beat Hungary's Luca Anna to enter the welterweight semis and ensure a podium finish.
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Harris campaign dismisses Trump’s proposal to change debate date
Donald Trump has proposed that the next US presidential debate take place on Fox News on September 4.
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Simone Biles wins vault final for third gold at Paris Olympics 2024
Biles pulls off stunning Yurchenko double pike to finish ahead of Brazil's Rebeca Andrade and compatriot Jade Carey.
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A call for collective global action in support of Palestinian prisoners
Israel must be held accountable for the crimes it is committing against Palestinians in detention camps and prisons.
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Algeria’s Kaylia Nemour eyes Olympic gymnastics gold at Paris 2024
The 17-year-old breakout gymnast is favourite for gold in Sunday's final ahead of Nina Derwael and Sunisa Lee.
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‘I’m scared, but I’ll carry on’: Venezuelans caught between hope and fear
Supporters of Venezuela’s opposition say that crackdowns on election protests have sparked fear and further resistance.
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Ukraine says it targeted Russian airfield, fuel depots in three regions
Russia says air defence systems 'intercepted and destroyed' 75 drones over a number of regions.
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Students renew Bangladesh protests, call for PM Hasina’s resignation
Crowds hit the streets in large numbers as student leaders call for prime minister to step down.
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Haniyeh killed by ‘short-range projectile’ fired from outside home: IRGC
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says Israel to get 'harsh punishment in due time and place' for killing.
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