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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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‘People are tense’: In Israel, fear amid likely Hezbollah, Tehran response
As people brace for an attack, there is anxiety but also resignation, Israel-based experts say.
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Thousands mourn Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh at funeral prayer
Palestinians and nationals from other countries came to pay tribute to the assassinated Hamas political chief.
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Morocco thump USA 4-0 to enter men’s football semis at Paris Olympics 2024
Captain Achraf Hakimi scores as the Atlas Lions put on a dominant performance in front of a partisan crowd in Paris.
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Bangladesh youth aim to restore hope after deadly student protests
We speak to Bangladeshi youth at the forefront of a movement they say aims to restore hope in the country's future.
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Kamala Harris gets votes needed to secure Democratic nomination: Party
US vice president says 'honoured' to gain enough Democratic delegate support, will formally accept nomination next week.
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Pro-Palestine student protesters say lawsuits, crackdowns won’t deter them
Students at Canadian universities say the strong-arm tactics to quash protests have only strengthened their resolve.
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Before Gershkovich: Big prisoner swaps between enemies
From ‘Bridge of Spies’ at height of Cold War to last year’s US-Iran deal, our recap of the most significant exchanges.
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UK braces for more far-right protests as gov’t warns of tough response
The UK's prime minister has promised a tough response to stop 'a breakdown in law and order on our streets.'
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Venezuelan opposition says office ransacked as election tensions grow
Opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez condemns vandalism as Venezuela faces mounting calls to release full vote tallies.
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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif becomes target of Olympics gender row
The fighter under scrutiny won her opening bout when opponent Angela Carini from Italy quits after 46 seconds.
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Southport stabbing: What led to the spread of disinformation?
Disinformation about the suspect's religion leads to a rise in Islamophobia and anti-migrant anger.
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Mourners attend Hamas leader’s funeral in Qatar
Thousands of mourners including official representatives of several nations gathered in Doha.
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