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More than 70 killed in Mali attack: What happened, why it matters
This is the first major attack on Bamako since 2015 when fighters targeted foreigners in a nightclub and hotel.
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Who is Ibrahim Aqil, the Hezbollah commander targeted by Israel?
Israel targets top Hezbollah commander in air raid on Beirut suburb that kills 14 people and wounds 66.
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How a Bangladesh minister spent more than $500m on luxury property
Undercover sting reveals how the politician bought hundreds of overseas homes on a $13,000-a-year salary.
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Israeli airstrikes hit densely populated Beirut neighbourhood
Israeli airstrikes have hit the densely populated Dahiyeh neighbourhood of Lebanon’s capital Beirut.
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Dozens of women accuse former Harrods boss Mohamed al-Fayed of sexual abuse
Harrods, now under Qatari ownership, issues apology for abuse of power when store was under al-Fayed’s control.
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Israeli air attack on Beirut kills 14 as cross-border fire intensifies
Hezbollah confirms senior commander Ibrahim Aqil killed in Israeli attack on southern suburbs of Lebanese capital.
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As Russia’s war escalates, will Ukraine down the Kerch Bridge in Crimea?
Top US general predicts Ukraine will destroy the bridge, a move that would strengthen its hand in any negotiations.
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Oprah’s support for Kamala Harris: Does her endorsement swing elections?
Oprah helped Obama win a million extra votes in 2008, and secure more funding. Could Harris benefit, too?
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In Israel, some want war with Hezbollah, others are worried
Some Israelis celebrated the killing, maiming that happened in Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Generation rent: How youth are battling the global housing crisis
We dive into the global housing crisis and explore how young people are finding creative ways to build community.
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Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: Boxing fight time, undercard, ring walk
The British pair to meet in a bout for the IBF world heavyweight title at a sold-out Wembley Stadium.
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International law is key to the peaceful resolution of the Sudan crisis
To end the suffering in Sudan, the global community should ensure all state and non-state actors uphold the law.
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China to ‘gradually resume’ seafood imports from Japan after Fukushima row
Beijing had called release of treated radioactive water 'a major nuclear safety issue with cross-border implications'.
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Sinaloa cartel war grips city in northern Mexico
A war between rival factions of Mexico’s notorious Sinaloa cartel has brought chaos and violence to northern Mexico.
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Lawmaker criticises US silence on thousands killed in Gaza
US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib criticised her colleagues’ silence on the thousands killed in Israel’s war on Gaza.
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EU to loan Ukraine $39bn to rebuild power grid destroyed in Russian attacks
European Commission chief pledges support during visit to Kyiv, with funds to be used to bolster Ukraine's economy.
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Israel and Hezbollah attack each other after pager explosions
Israeli military jets bombed sites across southern Lebanon on Thursday.
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Sri Lanka election 2024: Who could be the next president, what’s at stake?
Economic issues top the agenda as the island country of 22 million goes to the polls to elect its 10th president.
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For Lebanon, war is coming, but not this second
Hezbollah's leader has defiant words for Israel, but what will happen and when is not clear.
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Trump says Jewish voters would be partly to blame if he loses election
Republican nominee again says Israel would likely cease to exist within two years should the Democrats win.
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