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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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Uganda’s Olympian Cheptegei dies after being set on fire by boyfriend
Cheptegei died aged 33 due to multiple organ failure days after her boyfriend poured petrol on her and set her on fire.
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Pope Francis and Indonesia imam call for unity against religious violence
Religious leaders meet at Istiqlal Mosque and sign declaration calling for 'religious harmony for the sake of humanity'.
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Asteroid disintegrates safely in ‘fireball’ flash over the Philippines
The asteroid, known as 2024 RW1, is only the ninth to have been spotted before its impact with the Earth's atmosphere.
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US Open quarterfinals: Pegula stuns Swiatek as Sinner overcomes Medvedev
Jessica Pegula beat top-ranked Swiatek in straight sets in front of a home crowd to confirm two American semifinalists.
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Why are UK teens the least happy in Europe?
A recent report showed UK's teenagers have grown dissatisfied with life. It calls for economic and educational reforms.
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Why’s Netanyahu so insistent that Israel control the Gaza-Egypt crossing?
Several sides have accused the Israeli prime minister of deliberately putting obstacles in the way
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China’s Xi promises one million jobs for Africa
Xi pledges $51bn in new financing for African countries at Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.
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DR Congo expects first shipment of mpox vaccines to arrive on Thursday
The country hopes to start vaccinations in October but faces huge logistical challenges as doses need to be kept cold.
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Maori in New Zealand anoint a new queen
Nga Wai hono i te po Paki was chosen during ceremonies to honour her late father, who was buried on Thursday.
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At least six killed in Israeli attacks on occupied West Bank’s Tubas
Israeli forces shoot a teenager dead and kill five others in an air attack on a car in the Tubas governorate.
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Trump, Harris agree on debate rules after dispute over muted microphones
ABC News confirms ground rules for first presidential debate on September 10.
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Netanyahu doubles down on military control over Gaza’s Philadelphi Corridor
Hamas calls for pressure on Netanyahu to stick to ceasefire plan, says stance on Philadelphi Corridor thwarts deal.
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Netanyahu’s border proposal threatens Gaza ceasefire talks
Hamas calls for pressure on Israeli PM to stick to ceasefire plan, says stance on Philadelphi Corridor thwarts deal.
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US charges RT employees over alleged secret funding of right-wing media
US Justice Department says two employees of Russia’s RT secretly paid $10m to Tennessee-based media outlet.
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