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‘Stark warning’ as global temperatures hit record levels for 13th month
It has been 12 straight months that the world has been more than 1.5 degrees Celsius hotter than pre-industrial levels.
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Deadly landslide hits illegal gold mine in Indonesia
Rescue team deployed to remote region on Sulawesi island to search for the missing.
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UK’s new PM Starmer calls for ‘urgent’ need for Gaza ceasefire
Keir Starmer tells Netanyahu that the UK wishes to continue its 'vital cooperation' with Israel.
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‘We will never go away’ British MP Corbyn tells Gaza support rally
Thousands of people joined a pro-Palestinian rally in London at the weekend to pressure the new UK government.
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French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament
After winning a plurality in National Assembly, France's left-wing coalition plans to name PM candidate this week.
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Rohit Sharma to lead India in ICC Champions Trophy, Test Championship 2025
India's T20 World Cup winning captain will stay in charge of ODI and Test teams, BCCI says.
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Israel promised ‘limited’ operation. Two months on, Rafah turned to rubble
Israeli military invited reporters into Rafah, the first time international media visited the city since it was invaded.
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Chinese risk perilous journey in search of ‘freedom’ in the United States
Thousands of middle-class Chinese are trekking thousands of kilometres through the Americas to the southern US border.
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Boeing to plead guilty to avoid trial over fatal 737 Max crashes
Lawyer for relatives of crash victims blasts plea agreement with US Department of Justice as a 'sweetheart deal'.
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Japan, Philippines sign defence pact with eyes on China
Agreement comes as Manila and Tokyo share concerns about Beijing's growing assertiveness in the region.
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In Australia, energy crunch prompts a heated debate on going nuclear
Australia's opposition leader has proposed building the country's first nuclear plants, but many are unconvinced.
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France ‘pushed into the hands of the far left’ says leader of far right
France’s leader of the far right says a ‘dishonourable alliance’ prevented his RN party from winning a majority.
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Israeli army used Hannibal Directive during October 7 Hamas attack: Report
The directive is a controversial policy of Israel's military aimed at preventing the capture of its soldiers.
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What’s behind the creation of the Alliance of Sahel States?
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have set up their own bloc, after leaving ECOWAS.
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French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal offers resignation
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal says he will resign on Monday morning after his party failed to win a majority.
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Tokyo governor declares win after exit polls show her clinching third term
Yuriko Koike's victory fends off challenges from dozens of candidates vying to unseat the ruling party-backed incumbent.
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France exit polls project left-wing coalition victory
Exit polls project France’s left-wing National Popular Front will be the largest party in parliament.
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France’s left wing takes most seats as snap election delivers deadlock
Loose alliance of left-wing parties becomes biggest parliamentary bloc as vote delivers hung parliament.
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Concert in Kenya to pay tribute to those killed in tax hike protests
At least 39 people have been killed in demonstrations that started last month over planned tax hikes.
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Formula One: Lewis Hamilton beats Max Verstappen to win British Grand Prix
Hamilton survived a Max Verstappen charge to win his home GP, ending the longest winless streak of his racing career.
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