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New Maori queen chosen in New Zealand
27-year-old Nga Wai Hono i te Po was chosen and anointed as the new Maori queen.
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France’s Macron names former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as new PM
President hopes his choice will end weeks of deadlock since snap poll, counting on far right not to block appointment.
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‘Better together’: Presidents of Egypt, Turkey seek common ground in Ankara
The past few years have seen a warming of relations between the two countries, cemented by high-level visits.
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Video: Man seen firing antique rifle outside Israeli consulate in Munich
A man was seen firing an antique rifle on the grounds of the Israeli consulate in Munich, before police shot him dead.
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Andrii Sybiha becomes Ukraine’s top diplomat amid major cabinet reshuffle
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's nominee is appointed by Ukraine's parliament following the resignation of Dmytro Kuleba.
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What was Netanyahu’s map and ‘plan for Gaza’ all about?
Israeli prime minister presented a plan and map that showed an annexed West Bank and Gaza under Israeli army control.
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Georgia high school shooting: Who are the victims and ‘shooter’ Colt Gray?
A 14-year-old boy allegedly opened fire at Apalachee High School in US state, killing two students and two teachers.
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US accuses Russia of election disinformation campaigns. What to know
Authorities sanction, indict and seize website domains as Washington accuses Russia of interfering with US elections.
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Video: Israeli military attacks displacement camp outside Gaza hospital
Israeli forces have carried out an attack on tents sheltering displaced Palestinians outside Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.
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Munich police kill armed man in ‘return fire’ near Israeli consulate
The deadly incident comes on the anniversary of the 1972 attack at the Olympic Games in the German city.
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Putin pushes towards Ukraine’s Pokrovsk, as smaller forces defend Kursk
As Ukraine seeks approval to strike military targets deep inside Russia with US weapons, forces struggle in the east.
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France trial: Woman testifies on drugging by husband, rape by 50 strangers
Gisele Pelicot, 72, tells court how her 'world fell apart' when she first saw husband's saved images of her being raped.
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No Messi or Ronaldo among Ballon d’Or nominees as Spanish stars dominate
Both superstars are missing from the list of nominees for the first time in 21 years with six Spanish footballers named.
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Asteroid lights up the sky over the Philippines
Asteroid lights up the sky over the Philippines.
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Ukraine failed to slow Russia’s Donbas advance with Kursk incursion: Putin
Russian leader claims Kyiv's bid had an opposite effect, allowing Moscow to accelerate its eastern Ukraine offensive.
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‘We are all brothers’: Pope Francis visits Southeast Asia’s largest mosque
Pope Francis visited Indonesia’s Istiqlal mosque, the largest in Southeast Asia, during his 12-day tour of the region.
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Republican Liz Cheney backs Harris, citing ‘danger’ of Trump win
Cheney, one of Trump's fiercest critics after 2021 assault on US Capitol, joins other Republicans in supporting Harris.
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Russia warns response to US sanctions on RT will make ‘everyone shudder’
Moscow claims measures against network's top editors are part of an 'information campaign' before US presidential vote.
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‘Russian spy’ whale Hvaldimir killed by gunshots: Animal rights groups
The beluga whale rose to fame in 2019 after being spotted at sea wearing a harness with mounts for a camera.
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Israeli drone kills at least six Palestinians in occupied West Bank
At least six Palestinians were killed in an Israeli drone attack in the occupied West Bank.
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