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US Fed’s Powell says ‘time has come’ to lower interest rates
Powell says the 'downside risks to employment have increased' as he lays out his rationale for rate cuts.
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Nigeria floods kill dozens amid mounting fears over rainy season
Flooding in northern Nigeria has killed at least 30 people and devastated huge amounts of farmland.
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Mexico lashes out at US ambassador’s comments on proposed judicial reform
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has said that US ambassador Ken Salazar's comments were disrespectful.
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What’s blocking a ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza?
After rejecting the idea for months, US officials are now arguing that a ceasefire agreement should be signed.
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Top Biden adviser Jake Sullivan to visit China next week
National security adviser to be in Beijing from Tuesday to Thursday, seeking to improve ties between the US and China.
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At least one killed as inmates take staff hostage in Russian prison
Incident in Volgograd took place during meeting of jail's disciplinary commission with 'several prisoners' involved.
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Can doctor strikes in India help tackle sexual violence, workplace safety?
India’s outrage over a doctor’s murder; we explore sexual violence, workplace safety, and the fight for women’s rights.
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Key moments from Harris speech to DNC
US Vice President Kamala Harris promised a “new way forward” as she formally accepted the Democrats’ nomination.
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Last body from superyacht sinking off Sicily found: Italian coastguard
A woman's body was recovered from the wreckage of the Bayesian yacht but is still to be identified.
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Russia’s ‘dangerous advance’ in Ukraine’s east stokes fear, divisions
While world attention is on Kyiv's surprise cross-border assault, Moscow's troops are bearing down on Ukraine's east.
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Under the radar, Ireland is helping illegal Israeli settlements do business
If it is to maintain its pro-Palestinian rights reputation, Ireland must end its financial ties to settlements.
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UN committee slams UK over racism, incitement affecting minorities
Committee responsible for combatting discrimination calls on government to address hate speech and institutional racism.
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Which countries’ weapons is Ukraine using in Russia incursion?
Reports say several NATO countries, including UK and Germany, have allowed Ukraine to use their weapons in Kursk.
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US ruling party focuses on threat from opposition at grand convention
The troubled North American regime made no promises to address the nation's deepening divides at the Chicago gathering.
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Panda Meng Meng gives birth to second set of twins at Berlin Zoo
Zoo director says the mother is demonstrating proper 'bear love' towards 'lively' panda cubs.
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Hundreds of thousands stranded as floods hit India and Bangladesh
Several deaths reported as floods caused by torrential rains sweep India's northeast and neighbouring Bangladesh's east.
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India’s Modi meets Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv
Despite close ties with Russia's Putin, Indian leader pledges support for Ukraine and says he brings message of peace.
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South Korea blames deadly battery plant fire on safety failures
Aricell accused of manipulating test samples from previous inspections and hiring unskilled labourers at lithium plant.
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Nepal lifts TikTok ban after blocking app over ‘social harmony’ concerns
Move comes weeks after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was sworn into office following collapse of previous government.
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Volcano near Iceland’s Grindavik erupts for sixth time since December
Met office reports eruption does not 'present a threat to life', Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport says flights unaffected.
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