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‘A name, a function and a philosophy’: The art of Indonesian batik
The city of Solo is the centre of the country's batik industry and is changing to keep up with the times.
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US sheriff says ‘probably prevented’ third Trump assassination attempt
Suspect faces firearms charges but denies he tried to harm ex-US president and Republican candidate at California rally.
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Biden surveys Hurricane Milton destruction in Florida, pledges support
US president says, 'We're doing everything we can' as Florida residents assess damage from back-to-back hurricanes.
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Iceland PM calls new election as coalition government collapses
PM Bjarni Benediktsson calls election for November, cites policy disagreements as responsible for gov't collapse.
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How is the Nobel Peace Prize decided?
Japanese recipient of this year's prize says those helping in Gaza should have been honoured.
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Four soldiers killed in Hezbollah drone attack on Israeli military site
Hezbollah says it launched a 'swarm of drones' at an Israeli military camp in Binyamina, northern Israel.
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US deploying THAAD missile defence system, troops to Israel
US says move underscores 'ironclad commitment' to Israel's defence against 'further missile attacks by Iran'.
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Prepping for the worst: Election workers anticipate threats in US vote
In 2020, Donald Trump cast doubt on the voting results. Four years on, election officials still face the consequences.
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Ukraine urges response to alleged execution of captured troops in Kursk
Dmytro Lubinets says he sent letters to the United Nations and the International Red Cross regarding alleged killings.
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UNIFIL says Israeli military forced entry at base in southern Lebanon
UNIFIL says two Israeli tanks 'destroyed the position's main gate and forcibly entered the position'.
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Are the US and Israel creating a ‘new world order’ in the Middle East?
The US and Israel are rearranging the Middle East to their liking, argues Center for International Policy's Matt Duss.
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Al-Shifa Hospital: Annihilation and Resilience
A year into the genocide in Gaza, survivors of the destruction of al-Shifa Hospital recount the tragedy.
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The ICC’s credibility is hanging by a thread
If the court does not issue arrest warrants for Israel's Netanyahu and Gallant, it will lose its legitimacy.
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Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic to win Shanghai Masters final
The US Open and Australian Open champion levelled his career head-to-head record against Djokovic at 4-4.
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India’s defence minister takes part in Hindu ‘weapon worship’ ceremony
Indians have celebrated Dussehra, a festival commemorating a symbolic victory of good over evil in Hindu mythology.
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Israeli siege of north Gaza kills 300 Palestinians and traps thousands more
At least 300 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces during their siege and bombardment of northern Gaza.
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SpaceX ‘catches’ giant Starship rocket booster in fifth flight test
SpaceX launches enormous rocket on boldest test flight yet, catching returning booster back at pad with mechanical arms.
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What is UNIFIL?
The United Nations peacekeeping force has been in Lebanon since 1978, but today they are threatened by Israel.
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Pakistan vs England second Test: Babar, Shaheen, Naseem dropped from squad
Babar and both leading pacers are being 'rested on the basis of current form and fitness', Pakistan Cricket Board says.
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Sudan military’s strike on market in capital kills at least 23: Rescuers
Market is near one of the main camps in the Sudanese capital where the paramilitary RSF has been fighting the military.
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