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India police volunteer gets life sentence for rape, murder of junior doctor
Killing of the 31-year-old medic at state hospital in Kolkata city highlighted chronic issue of violence against women.
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Aerial photos show scale of Israeli destruction in Gaza
Many are returning to their homes, but more than a year of Israeli bombardment has left most houses in ruins.
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How does Trump’s age at inauguration compare with other presidents?
At 78 years and seven months, Donald Trump will become the oldest president in US history on inauguration day.
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China executes two men for committing deadly ‘revenge on society crimes’
Fan Weiqu had rammed his car into a crowd, killing 35, while Xu Jiajin, 21, killed eight people in a stabbing attack.
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90 Palestinian prisoners freed under Gaza ceasefire deal
There were scenes of celebration in the occupied West Bank as Israel freed 90 Palestinian prisoners.
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Oxfam says billionaires’ wealth soared in 2024, with 4 ‘minted’ every week
Group's report comes as the world's political and financial elite prepare for an annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland.
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Video: US President-elect Trump hails Gaza ceasefire deal
Ahead of his second inauguration US President-elect Donald Trump spoke of achieving peace in the Middle East.
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Trump promises end of ‘four years of American decline’ at MAGA rally
Trump promises crackdown on US-Mexico border, more oil drilling, reining in workforce and removing diversity programmes.
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How do Donald Trump’s executive orders compare to all other US presidents?
Recent presidents of the United States have issued fewer executive orders.
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Australian TV host apologises to Djokovic over ‘offensive, racist’ jibe
Djokovic refused an on-court interview following the 'insulting and offensive' comments towards him and Serbian fans.
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Palestinians hoping to return to Gaza’s Rafah find city in ruins
As an Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins, rubble is all that's left in large swaths of southern Gaza's Rafah.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,061
Here are the key developments on the 1,061st day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Tears, hugs greet 90 Palestinian women, children freed from Israeli prisons
Jubilant crowds of relatives, friends and well wishers gathered to celebrate the release of 90 Palestinian prisoners.
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‘My children, my children’: The Gaza family killed minutes before ceasefire
The al-Qidra family wanted to go back home. They didn't know that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire had been delayed.
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‘My children, my children’: The Gaza family killed minutes before ceasefire
The al-Qidra family wanted to go back home. They didn't know that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire had been delayed.
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Captives released by Hamas as part of Gaza ceasefire arrive back in Israel
Three Israeli captives have been returned to Israel from Gaza after Hamas released them as part of the ceasefire deal.
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‘Today the guns in Gaza have gone silent’, says President Biden
US President Joe Biden has spoken about the Gaza ceasefire deal hours after it took effect.
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At least 80 people killed in northeast Colombia as ELN peace talks fail
Attacks by rebel ELN fighters in the Catatumbo region have forced thousands of people to flee the area.
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First aid trucks enter Gaza on Day 1 of ceasefire deal
The first trucks carrying humanitarian aid have entered Gaza through the Rafah crossing as part of the ceasefire deal.
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What does the resilience of Gaza’s people tell the world?
Ceasefire comes after 15 months of Israel's devastating war on the Palestinian territory.
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