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Mexico’s military attacked, roads blocked in drug cartel stronghold Sinaloa
Renewed violence follows US arrests of drug lords Joaquin Guzman Lopez and Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada.
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A year after Johannesburg building fire, survivors feel abandoned by city
Inquiry found authorities liable for neglect after 2023 blaze killed 76 people in dilapidated building in South Africa.
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US Army defends Arlington cemetery employee pushed during Trump visit
Trump visited Section 60 of the cemetery, where troops are buried and where political activities are prohibited.
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Donald Trump promises free IVF for women, criticises six-week abortion ban
Republican presidential candidate's comments latest bid to present a moderate image on reproductive issues.
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New Zealand’s Maori King Tuheitia dies aged 69
Tributes pour in after the king's death in hospital where he was recovering from heart surgery.
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Ukraine says US-made F-16 fighter jet crashed, killing pilot
The crash is the first involving an F-16 since they began arriving in Ukraine late last month.
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Five key takeaways from Kamala Harris, Tim Walz’s first major TV interview
The Democratic nominee and her running mate sat down with CNN's Dana Bash to discuss their plans for the presidency.
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Japan’s ruling party faces ‘generational battle’ as it chooses new leader
Fumio Kishida promised reform when he said he was stepping down as prime minister after a term marred by controversy.
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France’s Macron defends giving citizenship to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov
French leader denies inviting tech founder to France or having prior knowledge of his visit.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key developments, day 917
As the war enters its 917th day, these are the main developments.
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Brazil judge blocks Starlink accounts as X suspension deadline looms
De Moraes's ruling is response to lack of legal representatives in Brazil for X social network, Reuters reports.
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What is behind recurrent sexual violence in India?
The rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata reignites debates over sexual violence against women.
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Serbia and France sign $3bn deal for sale of French fighter jets
Sale comes as European nations try to coax Serbia away from traditional ally and weapons supplier Moscow.
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In Venezuela’s diaspora, protests erupt against Maduro’s contested election
Migrants and refugees are using their political might abroad to pressure Venezuela to release complete election results.
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WHO says Israel agrees to pause in fighting for polio campaign in Gaza
The UN’s health agency says Israel has agreed to at least three days of “humanitarian pauses” in Gaza.
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Houthis release footage of fighters boarding Greek oil tanker in Red Sea
Video appears to show a series of explosions on the vessel, amid fears of a potential major oil spill.
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UN says Israel agrees to pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations
Agreement consists of temporary pauses in separate areas of Gaza with goal of vaccinating 640,000 children under 10.
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Houthis release video of attack on Red Sea oil tanker
Yemen’s Houthis have released video showing the armed group detonating explosives on the Greek-flagged Sounion tanker.
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Israel now turning their sights on the occupied West Bank, says analyst
Israel is “trying to get rid of as many Palestinians as possible” after launching a major raid.
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The Beijing Declaration is a key step to resolve the Palestinian question
Palestinian unity is key to the realisation of Palestinian statehood and China is committed to facilitating it.
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