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US lawmaker Rashida Tlaib slams racist image of her with exploding pager
Cartoon published in National Review would 'incite more hate and violence against our Arab and Muslim communities'.
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Japan orders thousands to evacuate quake-hit region as rains trigger floods
A dozen rivers burst their banks in Ishikawa where the meteorological agency issued its highest alert level.
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Earth to get a mini-moon for two months, but what is it?
Earth will get its very own 'mini-moon' which will remain in orbit for two months later this year.
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Could AI save Nigerians from devastating floods?
Floods are worsening by the year in Nigeria and standard food aid programmes after each disaster are not enough.
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New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed by Papua rebels after 19 months
Indonesian police say Mehrtens has been flown out of mountainous Nduga and appears in good health.
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Curfew imposed in Sri Lanka amid counting of votes in presidential election
Election being seen as referendum on Ranil Wickremesinghe who has restored some economic stability in crisis-hit nation.
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Ukraine bans officials from using Telegram on state-issued devices
Decision comes after evidence was shared showing Russia's ability to access Telegram messages and personal data.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 939
As the war enters its 939th day, these are the main developments.
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Putin must not win the Ukraine war, freed Russian dissident Kara-Murza says
Kara-Murza defends prisoner swaps, saying it's crucial to secure the release of more political detainees in Russia.
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UN warns escalating Israel-Hezbollah violence risks devastating conflict
At UNSC, UN rights chief says Israel's attacks on Hezbollah devices violated international law and could be a war crime.
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How will immigration shape the US presidential election?
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris present conflicting plans on the issue of immigration.
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Afghanistan seal historic cricket series win against South Africa
Afghanistan's cricketers seal their three-match ODI series against South Africa with a 177-run victory in Sharjah.
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More strikes on Hezbollah escalate decades-long conflict
Hezbollah has been rocked by days of suspected Israeli sabotage, bombings and assassinations.
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Israel strikes Beirut suburb in latest attack in Lebanon
At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured in an Israeli strike in a Beirut suburb on Friday.
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Israeli forces kill dozens across Gaza as tanks advance deeper into Rafah
At least 13 people, including children, were killed in Israeli attacks on two homes in Rafah, medical sources say.
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More than 70 killed in Mali attack: What happened, why it matters
This is the first major attack on Bamako since 2015 when fighters targeted foreigners in a nightclub and hotel.
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Who is Ibrahim Aqil, the Hezbollah commander targeted by Israel?
Israel targets top Hezbollah commander in air raid on Beirut suburb that kills 14 people and wounds 66.
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How a Bangladesh minister spent more than $500m on luxury property
Undercover sting reveals how the politician bought hundreds of overseas homes on a $13,000-a-year salary.
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Israeli airstrikes hit densely populated Beirut neighbourhood
Israeli airstrikes have hit the densely populated Dahiyeh neighbourhood of Lebanon’s capital Beirut.
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Dozens of women accuse former Harrods boss Mohamed al-Fayed of sexual abuse
Harrods, now under Qatari ownership, issues apology for abuse of power when store was under al-Fayed’s control.
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