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Photos: India kicks off a huge Hindu festival, Maha Kumbh Mela
Millions of Hindu devotees will gather for the Kumbh Mela festival, the largest religious congregation on earth.
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Seoul says 300 North Korean soldiers killed, 2,700 wounded fighting Ukraine
Casualties among North Koreans assisting Russia 'have surpassed 3,000', according to South Korea's intelligence agency.
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Rehearsal and walkthrough for Donald Trump’s inauguration
A rehearsal with stand-ins is held at the Capitol before the inauguration of US President-elect Trump.
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Cummins, Hazlewood return as Australia name ICC Champions Trophy squad
World champions Australia rely on experience and all-round abilities as they seek third Champions Trophy title.
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The Khalistan Assassinations
A murder that rocked the Sikh community in British Columbia, Canada.
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Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Niger
Residents and local media report that the victim is a 73-year-old who was taken in the city of Agadez.
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Thabo Bester: Prison Break
Thabo Bester is South Africa’s most notorious con man.
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Thousands of Hindus bathe in holy rivers at India Maha Kumbh Mela festival
The festival that attracts over 400 million people takes place where Ganges, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati rivers meet.
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Ibrahim Zadran returns for Afghanistan in Champions Trophy squad
Prolific opener makes a comeback from injury but spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman misses out as he recovers from hand sprain.
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Biden speaks with Israel’s Netanyahu, urges ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza
Call comes as Israel keeps up its siege on north Gaza, with at least 5,000 killed and missing in 100 days.
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China’s exports hit record high as Trump tariffs loom
Exports rose 10.7 percent in 2024, beating economists’ forecasts, customs data shows.
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Trump ally Steve Bannon blasts Elon Musk as ‘truly evil’ in MAGA split
Former Trump adviser tells Italian newspaper that Tesla CEO intends to implement 'techno-feudalism on a global scale'.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,054
Here are the key developments on the 1,054th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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UK’s Starmer touts plan to ‘turbocharge’ living standards with AI
British Prime Minister says AI has the potential to 'transform the lives of working people'.
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Zelenskyy ready to exchange N Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia
Offer comes after Ukraine announced capturing two North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk region.
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Barcelona hand Real Madrid latest El Clasico hammering to claim Supercopa
Barcelona beat Spanish and European champions Real Madrid 5-2 in the final of the Supercopa de Espana in Saudi Arabia.
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Iran welcomes return of national held in Italy in spat involving the US
The US had asked Italy to arrest and extradite the Iranian national for allegedly transferring drone technology.
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Fire crews race to contain Los Angeles wildfires as death toll rises to 24
Officials lament another night of 'unimaginable terror' in LA as wildfires continue to burn for a sixth day.
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Could Israel be planning a Gaza ‘ceasefire’ for optics only?
US journalist Ryan Grim says it may be risky for Israel to reject a ceasefire in Gaza, even if just to placate Trump.
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Can Germany’s AfD win more power in February’s general election?
The far-right party's candidate for chancellor, Alice Weidel, tries to woo voters with her extreme views.
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