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Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down in September
Kishida will not seek re-election as the leader of the ruling LDP in party elections next month.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 901
As the war enters its 901st day, these are the main developments.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 901
As the war enters its 901st day, these are the main developments.
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US clears $20bn in arms sales for Israel as atrocities continue in Gaza
More weapons approved as Israel bombs Gaza and prepares for anticipated retaliatory strikes by Iran and Hezbollah.
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Can X help Donald Trump get back into the White House?
The former US president and Republican nominee returns to the platform in a talk with Elon Musk.
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Doctors across India protest rape and murder of medic in Kolkata
Thousands of doctors halt services across the country after 31-year-old trainee medic is found dead in a hospital.
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The right-wing lurch of X under Elon Musk
Musk's history of censoring views has raised concerns there will be an information void before November elections.
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Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces now control 74 Russian settlements in Kursk
Ukrainian leader says his country's daring operation is evidence that its army maintains ability to seize initiative.
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Pakistan’s ex-ISI chief faces court martial after arrest in property case
No former spy chief has faced court martial in a country the powerful army has directly ruled for nearly three decades.
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‘Just civilians’: Families of Gaza school strike victims refute Hamas links
Among those Israel killed and claims were fighters are an Arabic professor, a hospital employee and a retired principal.
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Israel’s Ben-Gvir leads provocative visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israel’s Ben-Gvir leads provocative visit to Al-Aqsa Mosque
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Why do US parties hold presidential conventions? What to know, in 500 words
Conventions are where US political parties officially choose their presidential candidates. But how do they work?
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Putin meets Abbas, affirms position on the creation of Palestine
Russia's Vladimir Putin met Palestinian Authority's Mahmoud Abbas, affirmed Russia's position on Palestine.
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Uganda court finds LRA commander guilty of crimes against humanity
Thomas Kwoyelo has been found guilty of dozens of crimes against humanity committed between 1992 and 2005.
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Ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina demands probe into protest ‘killings and vandalism’
Hasina's statement comes hours after court orders probe into her role in death of a grocery shop owner during protests.
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Putin expresses concern about civilian deaths in Gaza in meeting with Abbas
Russian leader says his country is focused on war in Ukraine but laments 'humanitarian catastrophe' in Gaza.
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Israeli strike kills newborn twins as father collected birth certificates
A Palestinian father lost his newborn twins in an Israeli air strike while he was collecting their birth certificates.
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Exclusive: Al-Tabin attack ‘deliberately timed to cause maximum casualties’
Israeli attack on Gaza City school killing over 100 was 'calculated' to cause widespread loss of life, Al Jazeera finds.
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Africa CDC declares mpox a public health emergency
Africa's top public health body acts over outbreak of mpox that spread from the DRC to neighbouring countries.
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Gaza evacuations: No place left to go
Since October of last year, 90% of Gaza's population has been displaced, even as 'safe zones' continue to be bombed.
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