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Video: Israeli jets bombard southern Lebanon
Israel’s military has carried out a new wave of air attacks in southern Lebanon.
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Marxist-leaning Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lanka president
Video shows the moment Sri Lanka’s new president, Marxist-leaning Anura Kumara Dissanayake, was sworn in.
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Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by 63 runs in first Test at Galle
Sri Lanka wrapped up New Zealand's innings within four overs on the last day of the Test match at Galle.
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Rescuers comb muddy riverbanks after floods kill six in Japan
Teams are searching for missing people after rains pounded the Noto region, triggering landslides and floods.
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What’s behind India’s latest #MeToo movement in Malayalam cinema?
A probe panel's report has lifted the veil on widespread sex abuse in the industry, with more allegations emerging too.
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Anura Kumara Dissanayake takes oath as Sri Lanka’s next president
Marxist-leaning politician says he understands the complex challenges facing Sri Lanka and aims to meet people's hopes.
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At least six killed in Japan after floods hit quake-stricken Noto Peninsula
Record rain inundated the area, which was still rebuilding following January's 7.5 magnitude quake.
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‘That will be it’: Trump says he won’t run again if beaten in US election
Polls suggest Trump and rival Kamala Harris are neck and neck in the key swing states where elections are often decided.
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Zelenskyy in US to present latest peace plan to Biden, Harris, Trump
Ukrainian president begins high-stakes trip with visit to weapons factory in Pennsylvania.
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Mayor of only Muslim-run city in US endorses Trump for election
Amer Ghalib, who leads city in battleground state of Michigan, says Republican is 'right choice' despite disagreements.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 941
As the war enters its 941st day, these are the main developments.
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Singapore gears up for biggest corruption trial in decades
Ex-Transport Minister S Iswaran is accused of accepting gifts including F1 tickets and a Brompton bike from two tycoons.
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After vowing to restore Japan’s economy, Kishida leaves unfinished business
Japanese leader's 'new capitalism' produced some positive results but daunting economic challenges remain, analysts say.
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Does the Israeli military have a clear battle plan?
Almost a year into its war on Gaza, Israel is fighting on multiple fronts in the region.
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UN aims ‘to bring multilateralism back’ as it adopts Pact for the Future
Members adopt blueprint for future to tackle wars, environmental threats and technological challenges facing humanity.
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Scholz’s SPD edges out far-right AfD in German state election
Ruling left-leaning party wins 31 percent of vote in Brandenburg against anti-immigration AfD's 29 percent.
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UK’s Starmer under pressure over economy as Labour conference begins
PM Keir Starmer promises to protect public services and rules out austerity measures as ruling party meets in Liverpool.
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UK’s Starmer under pressure over economy as Labour conference begins
PM Keir Starmer promises to protect public services and rules out austerity measures as ruling party meets in Liverpool.
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US wants seats for Africa at UNSC – with a catch
Seats on the UN Security Council without veto power is ‘an insult,’ argues former African diplomat Arikana Chihombori.
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US wants seats for Africa at UNSC – with a catch
Seats on the UN Security Council without veto power is ‘an insult,’ argues former African diplomat Arikana Chihombori.
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