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Imran Khan’s PTI scores major win in Pakistan battle for reserved seats
Former PM's party to get key parliament seats, denying the ruling coalition a two-thirds majority.
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Report shows lowest turnout in UK general election since universal suffrage
Voter turnout was 10 percent lower in areas with the most Muslims as Israel's war on Gaza remains a key issue.
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Mistakes and defiance from Biden at NATO news conference
US President Joe Biden misnamed his vice president and the Ukrainian leader on a day when he faced off with the press.
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Trans fat: The invisible killer we must eliminate from world’s food supply
We call on all governments to limit or ban trans fat in all foods.
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OSCE official jailed for ‘spying’ in Russian-held Ukraine
European security group slams sentencing of Vadym Golda for 'reconnaissance activities' used to direct missile strikes.
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‘Deceives users’: Elon Musk’s X found in breach of EU online content rules
The company could be fined up to 6 percent of its total worldwide annual turnover if the findings are later confirmed.
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Did Brazil’s spy agency snoop on Bolsonaro rivals?
Court records allege that under Bolsonaro's aide, Brazil's spy agency snooped on politicians, judges and officials.
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A 12-year-old boxing champ in Mongolia dreams of Olympic glory
Mongolians have won Olympic medals in boxing and other individual sports such as wrestling and archery in the past.
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Four people die in attempt to cross English Channel from France
French coastguard says 63 people were rescued and returned to Boulogne-sur-Mer after trying to sail to Britain.
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Israel is forcing more Palestinians to tear down their own homes
Israel is forcing more Palestinians to tear down their own homes amid a surge in demolition orders.
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Will the UK’s policy on Israel-Palestine shift under new PM Starmer?
Palestinians in Gaza have little hope Starmer will ease their plight as experts point to possible areas of policy shift.
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Why is Greece introducing a six-day working week?
Greece is adopting a controversial new policy that bucks the trend worldwide of moving towards fewer working days.
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‘Star Wars’: South Korea touts lasers to shoot down North’s drones
South Korea says it plans to expand the laser programme to hit larger targets including aircraft and ballistic missiles.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 868
As the war enters its 868th day, these are the main developments.
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More than 60 people missing after two buses swept into river in Nepal
Vehicles swept off highway by landslide caused by rains, with three survivors rescued after they swam to safety.
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Hungary’s Viktor Orban meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago for ‘peace mission 5.0’
Orban, a longtime Trump supporter, has also visited Kyiv, Moscow and Beijing to promote a ceasefire in Ukraine.
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Biden mistakenly introduces Ukraine’s Zelenskyy as Putin
US President Joe Biden mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy as "President Putin".
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Philippines will ‘stand our ground’ in dispute with China, official says
Philippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano says Manila will 'push back' against coercion in South China Sea.
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Philippines will ‘stand our ground’ in dispute with China, official says
Philippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano says Manila will 'push back' against coercion in South China Sea.
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Which Biden allies have called on him to quit the US election race?
Those calling on Biden to step aside include 19 elected Democrats and actor George Clooney.
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