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Simone Biles wins vault final for third gold at Paris Olympics 2024
Biles pulls off stunning Yurchenko double pike to finish ahead of Brazil's Rebeca Andrade and compatriot Jade Carey.
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A call for collective global action in support of Palestinian prisoners
Israel must be held accountable for the crimes it is committing against Palestinians in detention camps and prisons.
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Algeria’s Kaylia Nemour eyes Olympic gymnastics gold at Paris 2024
The 17-year-old breakout gymnast is favourite for gold in Sunday's final ahead of Nina Derwael and Sunisa Lee.
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‘I’m scared, but I’ll carry on’: Venezuelans caught between hope and fear
Supporters of Venezuela’s opposition say that crackdowns on election protests have sparked fear and further resistance.
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Ukraine says it targeted Russian airfield, fuel depots in three regions
Russia says air defence systems 'intercepted and destroyed' 75 drones over a number of regions.
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Students renew Bangladesh protests, call for PM Hasina’s resignation
Crowds hit the streets in large numbers as student leaders call for prime minister to step down.
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Haniyeh killed by ‘short-range projectile’ fired from outside home: IRGC
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says Israel to get 'harsh punishment in due time and place' for killing.
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How might the ‘axis of resistance’ respond to Israel’s escalation?
Iran and allied groups vow to hit back at Israel, seeking to restore deterrence, say analysts.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 890
As the war enters its 890th day, these are the main developments.
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Why is Japan cracking down on rideable motorised suitcases?
A growing number of airports are imposing restrictions on these electric suitcases over safety concerns.
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Vietnam President To Lam gets top job as Communist Party chief
Lam has taken the nation's top job but it is unclear whether he will also remain president.
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Qassam Brigades commander among 9 killed in Israeli attacks on Tulkarem
Sources say Haitham Balidi, a leader of Hamas's military wing in Nablus, was killed in one of two air attacks.
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Far-right riots flare in Sunderland amid ongoing UK anti-immigrant protests
Police say officers faced 'serious and sustained levels of violence' after several hundred people rampaged city centre.
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At least 32 killed in al-Shabab beach attack in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu
More than 60 wounded in attack on popular seaside spot frequented by Somalis on weekends.
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Pentagon head Lloyd Austin revokes plea deals with 9/11 attack suspects
The US defence secretary has revoked plea deals with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two alleged accomplices.
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At Olympics, India’s top women wrestlers have more at stake than medals
In Haryana, the fear of one man has threatened to destroy many champions' dreams. Now, they are fighting back.
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US to deploy additional military resources to the Middle East
Pentagon announces deployment as tensions build between Iran and Israel after the high-profile Haniyeh assassination.
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Marvelous Marchand wins fourth Olympic swimming gold, McKeown does double
Australia's Kaylee McKeown completes backstroke double and her compatriot Cameron McEvoy wins men's 50m freestyle.
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Uganda’s Cheptegei wins men’s 10,000m gold at Paris Olympics 2024
Cheptegei stormed to the finish line in 26min 43.14 seconds, ahead of Ethiopia's Berihu Aregawi and USA's Grant Fisher.
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Biden is pushing for Supreme Court reform. Is it ‘dead on arrival’?
Experts say Biden's efforts reflect growing support for change, but his proposals likely face insurmountable opposition.
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