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Babies born in UK using DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease
The IVF technique uses DNA from the mother's egg, the father's sperm, and a small amount from a healthy donor's egg.
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Contrary to India’s fears, Bangladesh is not joining a China-Pakistan axis
Dhaka is treading carefully amid shifting alliances in South Asia and has no plan to entangle itself in strategic blocs.
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Aftermath of deadly Israeli air attacks in Damascus
The military compound was struck twice, causing structural damage with smoke visible across the city.
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How were identities of thousands of Afghans leaked by UK military?
A superinjunction kept the data breach secret amid fears it could lead to a Taliban 'hit list'.
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Togo votes in local elections amid outburst of public anger: What to know
The Gnassingbe family has collectively ruled the West African country since 1967, and many Togolese want change.
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Syria’s al-Sharaa accuses Israel of ‘sowing division’ after attacks
Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa accused Israel of trying to turn Syria into a ‘theatre of endless chaos’.
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Syrian leader pledges security for all, slams Israeli strikes on Damascus
President al-Sharaa says 'Israeli entity has consistently targeted our stability, sowed discord since fall' of al-Assad.
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How selling parrots to a Pakistani journalist led to a locked bank account
Pakistani bird sellers face account freezes after selling parrots to a journalist critical of the state.
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Trump hosts Qatar’s PM for private dinner, meets Bahrain crown prince
US president has focused attention on the Gulf, visiting the region in first foreign policy trip of his second term.
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Trump administration pulls $4bn in funds for high-speed rail in California
US president blasts long-delayed project to link Los Angeles and San Francisco as 'boondoggle' and 'train to nowhere'.
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At least 61 dead, 45 rescued in huge fire at hypermarket in Iraq’s Kut
'A tragedy and a calamity have befallen us," the Wasit province governor says.
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Why is Pakistan so vulnerable to deadly flooding?
More than 120 people - half of the them children - have died in the past three weeks. Is climate change to blame?
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Fire ‘severely damages’ Belgium’s Tomorrowland stage ahead of Friday start
The annual Tomorrowland music festival is set to draw about 100,000 attendees, with many expected to camp on site.
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US losing ground to China due to Trump’s policies, Democrats warn
Sentiment towards the US is deteriorating even among Washington's closest allies, according to Pew survey data.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,239
Here are the key events on day 1,239 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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‘It’s just better!’ Trump says he has convinced Coca-Cola to use cane sugar
Beverage giant declines to either confirm or deny change to ingredients in its signature soft drink.
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‘It’s just better!’ Trump says he’s convinced Coca-Cola to use cane sugar
Beverage giant declines to either confirm or deny change to ingredients in its signature soft drink.
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‘The love he gave’: Family vows to keep Sayfollah Musallet’s memory alive
Musallet, a US citizen who ran an ice cream shop in Florida, was killed by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.
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Why did Israel bomb Syria? A look at the Druze and the violence in Suwayda
Syria condemned Israeli attacks calling them a dangerous 'escalation' following days of unrest in Suwayda.
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How much of a threat is China to Japan?
Japan warns China is its biggest strategic challenge.
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