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UN chief issues climate SOS, warns of ‘unimaginable’ catastrophe
Speaking at a meeting of Pacific Island leaders in Tonga, Antonio Guterres warned the region was 'uniquely exposed'.
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Prosecutors investigating captain of superyacht that sank off Sicily
Seven people, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his daughter, died when the ship went down in a sudden storm.
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UAE weighs in on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s detention by France
United Arab Emirates calls on France to provide 'all consular services' to Durov, says care of citizens a 'priority'.
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Japan says China airspace incursion ‘serious violation of our sovereignty’
Tokyo summoned ambassador and lodged protest after surveillance plane was detected on Monday morning.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 914
As the war enters its 914th day, these are the main developments.
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Elon Musk’s X tweaks chatbot after warning over US election misinformation
Social media platform alters Grok after complaint it produced false information about ballot deadlines in US states.
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In Chicago’s Little Palestine, locals protest and mourn amid Gaza war
The Palestinian community where Democrats held their convention last week takes pride in identity and rallies for Gaza.
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UN aid operations halt in Gaza after Israeli evacuation orders: Official
A top UN official tells reporters the repeated evacuation orders have upended the organisation's aid operations.
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Israeli minister Ben-Gvir says he would build synagogue on Al-Aqsa compound
Countries, officials slam National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's 'dangerous' comments challenging status quo.
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Canada follows US, imposes 100% tariff on EVs imported from China
PM Trudeau says Ottawa acting to counter what he calls China's intentional, state-directed policy of overcapacity.
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DR Congo no longer expects to receive mpox vaccines this week
DRC had hoped to receive a first round of vaccine deliveries this week as virus spreads.
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Five questions answered: Why did Israel, Hezbollah attack each other?
The exchange of attacks on Sunday raises questions about what Hezbollah's and Israel's next steps will be.
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Large-scale Russian air attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a large-scale air attack across Ukraine on Monday with missiles and drones, killing at least five people
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As Ukraine, Gaza wars rage on, some airlines are benefitting
It’s increasingly difficult for Western airlines to avoid contentious conflict zones even as Chinese ones swoop in.
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Floods in Nigeria kill at least 49, displace thousands
Officials remain worried over heavy rains that have caused flooding as the rainy season is yet to peak.
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Future of Trump-Harris debate uncertain as campaigns quibble over details
The two US presidential campaigns have issues with the anticipated September 10 showdown.
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Palestinian medics taken from Gaza, tortured while detained: Report
Human Rights Watch reports testimony from Gaza medics held in Israeli prisons.
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Libya’s eastern government says oilfields closed over central bank spat
Rival governments have been fighting for days over the central bank’s leadership, threatening a UN-brokered peace deal.
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Nearly 200 people dead: What’s behind armed attacks in Burkina Faso?
With half the country not under government control, al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM is increasingly targeting civilians.
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Israel keeps attacking where most Palestinians have fled to
Israel has ordered Palestinians out of one of the most populated parts of Gaza - Deir el-Balah.
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