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Biden says Gaza ceasefire in sight, warns against efforts to undermine deal
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to the Middle East to continue diplomatic push for ceasefire deal.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 904
As the war enters its 904th day, these are the main developments.
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Chelsea vs Manchester City: English Premier League match preview
Manchester City open their Premier League title defence against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
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Is the world finally focusing on Sudan?
US-backed talks to end the 16-month conflict are under way in Geneva despite the Sudanese army's absence.
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‘A unique relationship:’ How Kamala Harris courts the progressive left
Despite pledges to lead a 'people-first presidency', Harris has faced criticism from the far-left wing of the Democrats.
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In major policy speech, Kamala Harris promises to ‘bring down costs’
US Democratic presidential candidate presents plan to tackle food 'price gouging', child care and housing costs.
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Russia says it eliminated Ukrainian unit, as Kyiv claims advances in Kursk
Ukrainian official says incursion into Russian territory aims to push Moscow to enter 'fair negotiation process'.
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UN’s Guterres: ‘The ultimate vaccine for polio in Gaza is peace’
The UN is readying 1.6 million doses of polio vaccine for children in Gaza as the disease spreads.
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Romanian gymnast gets bronze medal, after court rules against US gymnast
Romanian gymnast Ana Barbosu received an Olympic bronze medal.
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra becomes Thailand’s youngest-ever PM
37-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra has become Thailand’s youngest prime minister.
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Omar Assad’s family says ‘unjust’ US decision will not end push for justice
Relatives slam the US for continuing to fund Israeli army unit involved in elderly Palestinian American man's killing.
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Gaza records first polio case as UN calls for truce to tackle virus
Hamas says it supports UN request to halt the fighting to allow a vaccination campaign for children against polio.
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Israeli settlers rampage through Palestinian village
A group of Israeli settlers has shot dead one man, and critically wounded another, during a rampage the West Bank.
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Mpox cases confirmed in Europe, Asia amid global ‘public health emergency’
Experts say adequate resources can greatly lessen the impact of mpox.
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What to know about the Democratic National Convention in Chicago
Democrats are rallying behind Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at party convention, but protests over Gaza war also expected.
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‘Pure terrorism’: World reacts to Israeli settler attack in West Bank
Deadly attack on Palestinian village of Jit sparks condemnation and calls for accountability, sanctions against Israel.
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Suicide bomber kills 16 soldiers in southern Yemen, official says
Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula claims responsibility for the attack that targeted STC fighters in Abyan.
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US, Qatar and Egypt say mediators will work to finalise Gaza ceasefire deal
Mediators announce a 'bridging proposal' that would set the path for regional de-escalation and ending the war.
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Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s new, youngest prime minister?
What's happened in Thailand and why was former PM Srettha Thavisin dismissed from the top job?
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What economic challenges await Kamala Harris as US president hopeful?
Harris's economic views are largely unknown, but inflation is a red flag for the Democratic presidential nominee.
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