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How might the ‘axis of resistance’ respond to Israel’s escalation?
Iran and allied groups vow to hit back at Israel, seeking to restore deterrence, say analysts.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 890
As the war enters its 890th day, these are the main developments.
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Why is Japan cracking down on rideable motorised suitcases?
A growing number of airports are imposing restrictions on these electric suitcases over safety concerns.
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Vietnam President To Lam gets top job as Communist Party chief
Lam has taken the nation's top job but it is unclear whether he will also remain president.
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Qassam Brigades commander among 9 killed in Israeli attacks on Tulkarem
Sources say Haitham Balidi, a leader of Hamas's military wing in Nablus, was killed in one of two air attacks.
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Far-right riots flare in Sunderland amid ongoing UK anti-immigrant protests
Police say officers faced 'serious and sustained levels of violence' after several hundred people rampaged city centre.
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At least 32 killed in al-Shabab beach attack in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu
More than 60 wounded in attack on popular seaside spot frequented by Somalis on weekends.
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Pentagon head Lloyd Austin revokes plea deals with 9/11 attack suspects
The US defence secretary has revoked plea deals with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two alleged accomplices.
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At Olympics, India’s top women wrestlers have more at stake than medals
In Haryana, the fear of one man has threatened to destroy many champions' dreams. Now, they are fighting back.
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US to deploy additional military resources to the Middle East
Pentagon announces deployment as tensions build between Iran and Israel after the high-profile Haniyeh assassination.
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Marvelous Marchand wins fourth Olympic swimming gold, McKeown does double
Australia's Kaylee McKeown completes backstroke double and her compatriot Cameron McEvoy wins men's 50m freestyle.
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Uganda’s Cheptegei wins men’s 10,000m gold at Paris Olympics 2024
Cheptegei stormed to the finish line in 26min 43.14 seconds, ahead of Ethiopia's Berihu Aregawi and USA's Grant Fisher.
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Biden is pushing for Supreme Court reform. Is it ‘dead on arrival’?
Experts say Biden's efforts reflect growing support for change, but his proposals likely face insurmountable opposition.
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How did Russia and the West agree to a prisoner exchange?
Top-secret talks including Biden and Putin result in freedom for 26 people.
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Olympic gender debate rages after boxer quits fight
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won her first Olympic fight after her opponent, Italian boxer Angela Carini, quit the match.
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Israel’s ‘right to abuse’ protests explained
Lawyers representing four Israeli reservists accused of raping a male prisoner, says they acted in ‘self-defence’.
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Police fire tear gas as Nigeria economic hardship protests resume
Curfews were ordered across several northern states on Friday after clashes erupted the previous day.
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US DOJ files lawsuit against TikTok, ByteDance for failing on child privacy
The lawsuit is latest US action against TikTok over fears its improperly collects data of Americans for Chinese gov't.
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Funeral for Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh held in Qatar
The funeral for assassinated Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh took place in the Qatari capital, Doha.
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‘This is my only hope’ says Palestinian who farms to combat hunger
‘This is my only hope,’ says Youssef Abu Rabie, a Palestinian who is reviving farming to combat food shortages in Gaza.
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