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India’s top court creates safety task force after rape, murder of doctor
Supreme Court also orders paramilitary forces to provide security at Kolkata state hospital where trainee was attacked.
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Hamas accuses US of ‘buying time for Israel’ in Gaza ceasefire talks
Blinken visits Egypt as US pushes Hamas to agree to an amended deal that allows Israel to keep troops in Gaza.
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Hamas accuses US of ‘buying time for Israel’ in Gaza ceasefire talks
Blinken to visit Egypt, Qatar as US pushes Hamas to agree to an amended deal that allows Israel to keep troops in Gaza.
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Indonesia and Australia finalise ‘significant’ defence pact
The move comes as Indonesia’s president-elect Prabowo Subianto prepares to take office later this year.
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Indonesia and Australia finalise ‘significant’ defence pact
The move comes as Indonesia’s president-elect Prabowo Subianto prepares to take office later this year.
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Gaza protesters have a point, says Biden
US President Joe Biden has said pro-Palestine protesters “have a point†after thousands had rallied outside the DNC.
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Philippines agrees to host Afghans awaiting resettlement in US
US government to support 'necessary services' for Afghans undergoing visa processing in Southeast Asian country.
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Top takeaways from day one of the 2024 Democratic National Convention
President Joe Biden has delivered the keynote speech, celebrating Vice President Kamala Harris as the party nominee.
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US says Iran behind cyber attacks on Harris, Trump election campaigns
Intelligence agencies accuse Iran of trying to create discord amid concern about foreign interference in November polls.
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Trump posts AI fakes implying Taylor Swift endorsement
The Republican presidential candidate has posted several AI-generated images which have been labelled misinformation.
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North Korean soldier defects to South Korea: Report
Authorities are questioning the man who came across the border near the northeastern coast of South Korea.
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US orders inspections of Boeing 787 planes following midair plunge
Federal Aviation Administration orders inspections after mid-flight dive blamed on random movement of pilots' seats.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 907
As the war enters its 907th day, these are the main developments.
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Democratic Convention protesters to Harris: Israel arms embargo or no vote
Thousands gather at the Chicago convention to call for a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to US weapons transfers to Israel.
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Israeli strikes kill 35 in one day as Gaza hospitals warn of collapse
Medical source says 'entire health sector has collapsed' as Israeli air attacks kill Palestinians across the Gaza Strip.
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Nicaragua bans 1,500 NGOs in latest crackdown against civil society
The move is part of a crackdown against groups viewed as hostile to President Daniel Ortega.
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Hezbollah’s tunnel video threatens enemies but leaves much unknown
Lebanese group's latest video unveils its expansive tunnel network, which it can use to its advantage against Israel.
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Luxury yacht sinks off Sicilian coast
One person has died and six are still missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Palermo, Italy.
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Why are many of the largest US companies worried about AI?
Survey finds a fivefold increase in concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) among top 500 companies.
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Canada tells rail companies, unions to avoid crippling stoppage
Canada ships grain, fertilizer and commodities by rail, and stoppage could cause daily losses of CAD$1 billion.
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