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Southern California Edison faces lawsuits over Los Angeles wildfires
In one suit, multiple witnesses are cited as having seen a fire at base of a transmission tower owned by the utility.
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Israel and Hamas ‘on the brink’ of ceasefire deal, Biden says
US President Joe Biden said Israel and Hamas are 'on the brink' of a Gaza ceasefire deal.
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In scorched neighbourhoods, a few Los Angeles homes stand untouched
The blazes have killed at least 24 people in one of the most devastating natural disasters in United States history.
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Video: Amputee doctor in Gaza carries on hospital work despite injury
Dr. Khaled al-Saedni works at a hospital in Gaza and tells how he cares for patients after losing a leg.
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Venezuela’s attorney general seeks arrest of opposition’s Leopoldo Lopez
Attorney General Tarek Saab says he has appealed to Interpol for the arrest of Leopoldo Lopez, who lives in exile.
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US lists white supremacist Terrorgram network as ‘terrorist group’
The network, which largely operates on Telegram, has been linked to a series of violent attacks, officials say.
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Will the West move fast enough to lift al-Assad-era sanctions on Syria?
Damascus launches a diplomatic outreach to push for an end to restrictions.
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Biden administration proposes new rules to tighten grip on AI chip flows
Regulations would restrict access to AI chips for gaming and AI products and data centres in 120 countries.
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US says Gaza truce deal ‘possible’ this week as Israel ramps up attacks
Nothing is guaranteed yet, but an agreement could take shape soon, angering hardliners in Israel.
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Israel may burn Gaza schools, but Palestinians shall resist
Education is at the core of Palestinian identity and even at the risk of death, Palestinians still pursue it.
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Iran releases dual German national as it attends talks with European powers
Tehran and E3 countries of France, Germany and UK hold consultations on Iran's nuclear programme and other issues.
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The short shelf life of corporate DEI
'Wokeism' is out, bigotry is in. Meanwhile, inequality continues unabated.
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Video: Saudi Arabia hosts diplomatic meetings on lifting Syria sanctions
Talks among Western and Middle Eastern diplomats were held in Riyadh on Sunday.
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Armed groups kill at least 40 farmers in Nigeria’s Borno State
Officials say Boko Haram and ISWAP groups suspected of being behind the attacks on farmers in the Dumba region.
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Mozambique opens new parliament amid opposition protests and boycotts
About 250 lawmakers sworn in, while the opposition calls for a strike to protest against disputed election results.
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Lebanon’s president names ICJ judge Nawaf Salam as PM-designate
The designation shows a shift in the power balance in Lebanon as Hezbollah wanted Najib Mikati to keep the job.
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Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury announces retirement weeks after Usyk loss
Fury made the decision less than a month after his world heavyweight title defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh.
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Pakistan watches with caution as old ally Taliban gets closer to India
While some analysts say Pakistan need not worry, others warn that Indian influence in Afghanistan could strain ties.
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Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sinner in Australian Open round two, but Kyrgios out
Aussie favourite Kyrgios says his first-round loss might be his last singles appearance in Melbourne.
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100 days of siege in north Gaza
5,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel’s 100-day siege of northern Gaza.
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