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China’s Xi holds talks with Vietnam’s new leader in Beijing
Meeting between leaders of China, Vietnam signals close ties between neighbouring states despite occasional tensions.
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Russia’s Shiveluch volcano erupts after powerful 7.0 earthquake
The eruption triggered a 'code red' warning for aircraft.
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Philippines and China say ships collided at new South China Sea flashpoint
They blame each other for the early morning incident at Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands.
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Chechen leader drives gun-mounted Tesla truck, invites Musk to Russia
Ramzan Kadyrov says Cybertruck will be given to Russian forces fighting in the war in Ukraine.
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Kamala Harris leads Trump in polls on eve of Democratic National Convention
Democratic nominee leads Republican by 3-6 points ahead of party convention in Chicago.
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Ukraine hits third bridge in Russia’s Kursk, says buffer zone is final goal
Stating the incursion's aims for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine needs border 'buffer zone'.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 906
As the war enters its 906th day, these are the main developments.
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Cholera outbreak in Sudan killed at least 22 people, health minister says
Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim has declared a cholera epidemic due to contaminated drinking water and weather conditions.
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UK to conduct review on tackling ‘extremist ideologies’, including misogyny
Misogyny, 'Islamism' and far-right 'extremism' among trends to be analysed, Home Office says.
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Trump vs Harris: Who’s winning over more Americans?
As the new face of the Democrats, Harris is in the ‘honeymoon phase’. But can she beat Trump in November?
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Bangladesh’s Yunus promises support to Rohingya in first policy speech
Bangladesh's interim prime minister has also pledged to maintain the country's important garment industry.
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Some doctors still on strike, protests spread after Indian medic’s murder
Thousands march in streets of Kolkata as authorities struggle to contain demonstrations calling for justice.
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The unlikely origins of some of the world’s favourite foods
Fusion cuisine: How chicken tikka masala was invented in Glasgow and pizza became American.
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MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia wins Austrian Grand Prix, takes championship lead
The Italian takes his seventh victory of the season at the Red Bull Ring to reclaim the riders' championship lead.
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Solidarity with Palestine must be about decolonisation, not just ceasefire
The global pro-Palestinian movement must not fall for short-term goals that do not address Palestinian demands.
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Video: Ferris wheel catches fire at music festival in Germany
A fire has engulfed multiple cabins on a ferris wheel at the Highfield Music Festival in Grosspoesna, Germany.
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Famine looming in parts of Yemen, UN experts warn
The number of acutely malnourished children has increased by 34% compared with last year, a United Nations report says.
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Belarus says Ukraine amassing troops at border amid incursion into Russia
Fighting has escalated after Ukrainian troops smashed through the border into Russia's Kursk region this month.
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‘It’s not about Raygun’: Breakdancers speak out on Olympics row
Legendary breakers Kwikstep and Rokafella give their take on the now infamous 'kangaroo hop'.
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Family of raped, murdered Kolkata doctor speaks out amid India protests
The family of the trainee doctor who was raped and murdered in a Kolkata hospital spoke to the media.
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