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North Korea sending teams to Russia’s Kursk to aid war-hit area’s recovery
Sergei Shoigu, Russia's Security Council secretary, made the announcement during a visit to Pyongyang.
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In Brazil, a fight over offshore drilling tests Lula’s climate ambitions
Critics fear oil exploration at the mouth of the Amazon River is a step backwards from Lula's 'zero emissions' goal.
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Iranians ‘told to evacuate’ as Israel steps up attacks on Tehran
Israel appears to be expanding strikes on the Iranian capital after US president calls for 10 million to leave the city.
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Israel’s strike on Iran state media part of wider strategy
Israel’s strike on Iran’s state TV comes as part of a wider policy to mute journalists, media outlets and information.
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Trump warns Tehran residents to ‘evacuate immediately’. But can they?
Tehran, home to 10 million people, suffers from severe traffic congestion making a speedy evacuation impossible.
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Trump seeks ‘real end, not ceasefire’ as Israel-Iran conflict heats up
US president's comments come after he warns Tehran residents to leave 'immediately'.
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Are Gen Z lazy or just unlucky when it comes to money?
Gen Z are redefining the way we earn, spend and view wealth.
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Israel kills at least 70 Palestinians in Gaza’s deadliest day at aid sites
Violence in Khan Younis adds to wave of attacks that have since May 26 killed hundreds of desperate people seeking food.
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Are commercial interests driving Uganda’s military operations in DR Congo?
Ugandan soldiers said they 'occupied' two DRC towns as the Rwandan-backed M23 continues to hold territory elsewhere.
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Who is Blaise Metreweli, first female head of Britain’s MI6?
A spook for over a quarter of a century, Metreweli was 'Q' at the spy agency. Now she'll be known as 'C'. Here's why.
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Air strikes hit Tehran as Israel says it killed Iranian military commander
Israeli air strikes hit targets in Iran with explosions seen in the capital Tehran.
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What is the NPT, and why has Iran threatened to pull out of the treaty?
The NPT bars members that don't have nuclear weapons from acquiring them. But critics call the treaty discriminatory.
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Empty stadiums, mismatched teams: What’s wrong with FIFA’s Club World Cup?
FIFA claimed the Club World Cup would change football 'for the better', but the event has had an underwhelming start.
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Trump says he’s seeking a “real end” to Iran-Israel conflict
Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One he’s looking for a “real end” to the Iran-Israel conflict,
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Israel and Iran trade further strikes as hostilities extend into fifth day
Concerns grow that the conflict could spark a wider regional war.
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Only the US can get Israel to “stop the attacks” on Iran
Barbara Slavin says Israel can't destroy Iran's nuclear programme without help from the US.
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Ships collide in Hormuz Strait in shadow of Israel-Iran war
Incident in strategic waterway said to be 'not security related' despite potential effects of conflict.
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How will Russia respond to the Israel-Iran conflict?
A delicate balancing act awaits Russia, one of Iran's key allies that also maintains ties with Israel.
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Palestinians in Gaza condemn aid handout killings
“This is a play, this is a farce.” Palestinians we spoke to in Gaza have decried the US- and Israeli-backed aid system
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Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills 9, state media says
Another 26 are injured in blast near the city of Changde, Hunan Province, Xinhua News Agency says.
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