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Four killed, dozens injured in Czech train crash
Train with about 300 people on board was heading east when it was involved in a head-on collision with a goods train.
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In China, weight-loss drugs are becoming big business
Chinese pharmaceutical companies are racing to roll out weight-loss drugs amid the popularity of Ozempic.
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Leslie H. Gelb Memorial Event: Common Sense and Strategy in Foreign Policy
David E. Sanger discusses U.S. rivalry with the other two great nuclear powers—Xi Jinping’s China and Vladimir Putin’s Russia—the choices that lie ahead, and what is at stake for the United States and the world.
This special event is being held to honor the memory of Leslie H. Gelb, CFR’s president from 1993 to 2003 and a dedicated member for forty-six years. Gelb modernized the institution to reflect the changing realities of the post-Cold War era, and was a passionate advocate of common sense and strategy in U.S. foreign policy.
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Leslie H. Gelb Memorial Event: Common Sense and Strategy in Foreign Policy
David E. Sanger discusses U.S. rivalry with the other two great nuclear powers—Xi Jinping’s China and Vladimir Putin’s Russia—the choices that lie ahead, and what is at stake for the United States and the world.
This special event is being held to honor the memory of Leslie H. Gelb, CFR’s president from 1993 to 2003 and a dedicated member for forty-six years. Gelb modernized the institution to reflect the changing realities of the post-Cold War era, and was a passionate advocate of common sense and strategy in U.S. foreign policy.
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Man who contracted H5N2 bird flu dies in Mexico, WHO says
The H5N2 strain has never before been found in a human, health agency says, but stresses risk remains low.
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Nvidia overtakes Apple to become world’s second-most valuable company
Chipmaker's market capitalisation passes $3 trillion after latest rally in stock price.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 832
As the war enters its 832nd day, these are the main developments.
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Putin warns West over Ukraine armaments, nuclear arsenal
Russian president reiterates that attacking NATO countries is a 'crazy' idea but warns against Ukraine interference.
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Iran calls UN nuclear watchdog resolution ‘hasty, unwise’
IAEA board of governors passed a resolution criticising Iran and urging it to step up cooperation with UN watchdog.
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Why has India’s BJP lost its parliamentary majority?
India's Narendra Modi will have to form a coaltion government with other parties in order to secure a majority.
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Zelenskyy thanks Qatar for role in returning Ukraine children on Doha visit
Ukrainian president thanks Qatar for its role in returning children 'forcibly deported' by Russia during the war.
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Can out-of-form Pakistan find a way to win the T20 World Cup?
The 2009 champions must overlook their chaotic lead-up to the World Cup and find form to have a shot at the semifinals.
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How will Biden’s new restrictions affect asylum seekers at US border?
Al Jazeera breaks down the latest effort to curb southern border crossings, and what risks they pose.
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Palestinian journalist attacked by right-wing ‘Jerusalem Day’ marchers
Thousands of ultranationalist Israelis paraded through occupied East Jerusalem as part of an annual ‘Jerusalem Day’.
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Starliner enroute to ISS with first crewed mission in Boeing-NASA venture
After years of delays and two failed attempts, the joint Boeing-NASA crewed mission to space is in orbit.
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France arrests Ukraine-Russia national following explosion at hotel
Man treated by a fire brigade 'when he suffered serious burns following an explosion', the prosecutor's office says.
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Slovak PM Robert Fico says could return to work ‘in several weeks’
In first public speech since surviving assassination attempt, Fico says he feels 'no hatred' towards his attacker.
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Thousands of Israelis march through Jerusalem, some attacking Palestinians
Islamic authorities say more than 1,100 Israelis encroached on Al-Aqsa Mosque compound during provocative annual parade.
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‘Godfathers of climate chaos’: UN chief calls for ban on fossil fuel ads
Antonio Guterres urges a 30 percent cut in global fossil fuel production and use by 2030 amid record high temperatures.
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Netanyahu says Israel ‘prepared for very intense operation’ near Lebanon
Israeli PM says 'we will restore security' to border area with Lebanon amid cross-border attacks with Hezbollah.
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