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US ambassador leads boycott of Nagasaki atomic bombing ceremony
US ambassador to Japan Rahm Emannuel boycotted a ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of the Nagasaki bombing.
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Russian attack on Ukrainian supermarket kills 14, officials say
Zelenskyy says Russia will be 'held accountable for this terror' as Ukrainian troops push on with Kursk assault.
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Will abortion be a draw for US voters in 2024? This doctor thinks so
Kristin Lyerly is running on her record as a physician, hoping to be the first ‘pro-abortion rights OBGYN in Congress’.
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What Ukraine’s assault on Russia could mean for EU gas supplies
Assault on key gas hub Sudzha highlights Europe's continued reliance on Russian energy.
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UK court jails man for stirring ‘racial hatred’ amid anti-immigrant riots
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says country remains on 'high alert' following violent far-right protests.
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Israeli airstrike destroys a home in Khan Younis
Video shows the moment an Israeli air strike destroys a house belonging to the al-Farra family in Khan Younis.
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Hamas has a new political chief. What will Yahya Sinwar mean for Gaza?
Ceasefire negotiations could still progress with Sinwar at the helm, but the Israeli side has been a roadblock.
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British imam converts hatred to understanding
“Sit down, talk, eat, and listen.”
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Mali orders Swedish ambassador to leave within 72 hours
The order comes days after a Swedish government minister announced that aid to Mali would be 'phased out'.
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Will Yunus-led interim government bring Bangladesh out of its ‘dark era’?
As government headed by Nobel laureate takes charge, many wonder how it will undo years of Hasina's 'autocratic rule'.
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Israeli soldier accused of involvement in prisoner rape speaks out
Israeli soldier accused of involvement in prisoner rape speaks out.
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‘I feel fear’: Muslims in the UK question sense of belonging after riots
Some Muslims try to heal while others engage in dialogue after being threatened by racist mobs.
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Turkey says Somalia, Ethiopia to resume talks on port deal
Ethiopia agreed to lease 20km (12 miles) of coastline from Somaliland in exchange for recognition of its independence.
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Misleading reports of attacks on Bangladesh Hindus circulates in India
Several Indian media outlets have circulated videos claiming that Hindus are being targeted in Bangladesh.
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America’s promises of racial justice remain unfulfilled and untrustworthy
Despite unprecedented protests and promises in 2020, systemic racism remains entrenched across America.
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Third suspect detained over plan to attack Taylor Swift shows in Vienna
An 18-year-old has been taken into custody in connection with an alleged plot to kill concertgoers.
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Tanzania’s conservation concerns do not excuse violations of Maasai rights
Biodiversity preservation in conservation areas does not require the forced relocation of Indigenous communities.
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Is Xi Jinping’s China on a path to war?
Mehdi Hasan goes head-to-head with Victor Gao on China's geopolitical ambitions and its crackdown on dissent.
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Anti-racists saved Britain, now it’s time for Keir Starmer to take action
After this past week's far-right riots, the British government has a duty to reassure targeted minority communities.
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‘Everything is legitimate’: Israeli leaders defend soldiers accused of rape
Israeli society is divided over arrest of 10 soldiers for brutal gang rape of a Palestinian prisoner caught on video.
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