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North Korea fires missiles as South, US launch military drills
The Foreign Ministry in Pyongyang warns US-South Korean exercises threaten “conflict”.
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Protests erupt as Romania bars pro-Russian presidential candidate
Romania's electoral bureau rejected Calin Georgescu's candidacy for the rerun of last year's annulled vote.
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Trump declines to rule out US recession as tariffs spook investors
US president says economy is in a "period of transition" amid uncertainty over his trade policies.
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‘Stuck in a nightmare’: A Kashmiri woman’s battle with heroin addiction
Afiya* is among thousands of young people in the region, where an epidemic of drug abuse is consuming lives.
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Vinicius, Mbappe help Real Madrid win against Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga
Real Madrid maintain pressure on LaLiga leaders Barcelona with a convincing 2-1 home victory over Rayo Vallecano.
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As undersea cables break off Europe and Taiwan, proving sabotage is tough
Officials have pointed to China and Russia as likely culprits, but legal challenges make prosecutions difficult.
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‘Be quiet, small man’: Musk clashes with Polish FM over Starlink in Ukraine
Tesla and SpaceX CEO insists he will not cut Ukraine's access to internet service despite his disagreements with Kyiv.
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Russia claims new gains; Zelenskyy says ‘committed’ to dialogue with US
Moscow said it captured territory shortly before potential peace talks begin in Saudi Arabia.
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Mahmoud Khalil, student leader of Columbia protests, arrested
A US immigration enforcement agent said Khalil's permanent residency was also being revoked, according to a lawyer.
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Who is Mark Carney, Canada’s new Liberal leader and next prime minister?
Economist and ex-central banker takes over from Justin Trudeau in face of Trump tariff uncertainty, looming election.
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Romania’s far-right candidate Georgescu barred from May presidential vote
After the election authority's decision, about 300 of Calin Georgescu’s supporters gather outside the election bureau.
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US ends sanctions waiver for Iraq to buy electricity from Iran
Iraq faces worsening power shortages after the US cuts waivers tied to Iranian gas and electricity imports.
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Can Trump reach a nuclear deal with Tehran?
Iran's top leader says he refuses to negotiate under pressure.
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Syria’s al-Sharaa launches probe into deadly clashes, vows accountability
Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria will not be dragged into civil war as he vows to hold accountable those involved in violence.
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Arsenal held by Man Utd in latest blow to Premier League title bid
Declan Rice salvages draw for Arsenal, but more points are dropped in title race in 1-1 draw at Manchester United.
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final: India beat New Zealand by four wickets
India overcome New Zealand's 251-7 to win by four wickets in the 2025 Champions Trophy final in Dubai.
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M23 rebels advance as DRC gov’t offers $5m reward to capture rebel leaders
Rebel fighters eye strategic town of Walikale as government forces suffer defection amid ongoing fighting.
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America needs Donald Trump right now. Here’s why
He's brash and unconventional. But unlawful border crossing are at an all-time low, and he got a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Pro-monarchists welcome Nepal’s deposed King Gyanendra to Kathmandu
Thousands of supporters attend pro-monarchy rally at airport as ex-king returns to the capital from the country's west.
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Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza as new truce talks set to resume
The electricity cut threatens desalination plants as Palestinians suffer amid an ongoing aid blockade during Ramadan.
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