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Young Nigerians find pawns of purpose after local chess prodigy’s success
Tunde Onakoya broke the world record for the longest chess game. But back home, the game is still inaccessible.
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Beijing, Manila and allies, launch drills near South China Sea flashpoint
Chinese military buzzes contested Scarborough Shoal, as Philippines runs war games with US and other Western allies.
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New study reveals more on early ‘Hobbit’ humans in Indonesia’s Flores
Study shows ancestors of Homo floresiensis were even shorter and lived 700,000 years ago.
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How Bangladesh’s ‘Gen Z’ protests brought down PM Sheikh Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina forced to resign and flees following weeks of deadly demonstrations that claimed 300 lives.
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US Defense Secretary Austin defends decision to revoke 9/11 plea deals
The Pentagon chief was caught off guard by last week's decision by prosecutors to offer deals to the men.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 894
As the war enters its 894th day, these are the main developments.
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‘Fight for our future’: Kamala Harris and Tim Walz hold first rally
Democratic candidates for November election took the chance to go on the attack against Republican rival Donald Trump.
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Thailand’s Move Forward Party faces potential dissolution as ruling looms
Thailand's Constitutional Court is deciding whether to dissolve the party over its call for lese-majeste reform.
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Boeing to change design to prevent future 737 MAX 9 door panel blowouts
Boeing is working on design changes 'that will allow the door plug to not be closed' until it's firmly secured, it said.
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The day after in Dhaka: Young people replace police in Bangladesh capital
Bangladesh city’s streets, under care of civilian traffic cops and property guards, tell story of overnight destruction.
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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif storms into Olympic final amid gender row
Khelif beats Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng by unanimous decision to have a shot at winning gold in Friday's final.
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Who is Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh’s successor as Hamas chief?
Sinwar will lead resistance movement from an unknown location in Gaza, amid fears of wider escalation across the region.
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What’s next for Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation?
A new era is forming in Bangladesh after protests drove out the premier and forced her to flee the country.
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German court fines woman for ‘from the river to the sea’ chant
Defence lawyer calls the $655 fine against 22-year-old protester a 'dark day for freedom of expression'.
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Tim Walz, favoured by progressives, selected as Harris’s running mate
Kamala Harris selected Minnesota Governor and former teacher Tim Walz as her running mate in the 2024 US election.
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Venezuela defence minister pledges ‘absolute loyalty’ to Maduro
Country's defence chief pledges to stand by Maduro's side following calls by opposition to join 'side of the people'.
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Musk declares ‘war’ on advertisers as X sues ad alliance, companies
In its lawsuit, X said an advertisers alliance conspired to withhold 'billions of dollars' in ad revenue from it.
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Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead Bangladesh interim government
The microfinance pioneer has been tapped to lead an interim government after the ouster of PM Sheikh Hasina.
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Bangladeshis dream of a better future after Hasina ousted
Hope for a new start and idealism for a better future as the country celebrates the removal of longtime leader.
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Hamas names Yahya Sinwar as new leader after Ismail Haniyeh’s killing
The selection of Sinwar follows the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh and signals centrality of Gaza within the group.
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