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US military shuts down problematic Gaza aid pier, shifts to Israeli port
After operating for fewer than 25 days, the US military's multimillion-dollar Gaza aid pier will be dismantled.
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Bangladesh job quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown
Rallies demanding an end to a quota system that reserves government jobs for specific groups have turned violent.
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Bangladesh job quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown
Rallies demanding an end to a quota system that reserves government jobs for specific groups have turned violent.
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Schumer, Pelosi ramp up pressure on Biden over 2024 election bid: Reports
Reports come as Congressman Adam Schiff became the most prominent Democrat to publicly urge Biden to step aside.
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JD Vance hails Trump, outlines populist vision as he accepts VP spot at RNC
Vice presidential candidate criticises Biden on support for free trade and overseas wars.
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China halts nuclear arms talks with US over Taiwan support
Beijing said US weapons sales to Taiwan has 'compromised atmosphere' for continued talks on nuclear non-proliferation.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 874
As the war enters its 874th day, these are the main developments.
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Why did Republican Donald Trump choose JD Vance as his vice president?
Experts say Vance will likely not persuade swing-state voters, but he will energise Trump's far-right base of support.
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Biden tests positive for COVID, cancels Las Vegas campaign event
White House says the US president has 'mild symptoms' and will self-isolate at his home in Delaware.
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Biden tests positive for COVID, cancels Las Vegas campaign event
White House says the US president has 'mild symptoms' and will self-isolate at his home in Delaware.
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Hong Kong journalist group head says fired by WSJ in press freedom row
Hong Kong journalists work in a narrowing space after drastic political changes were introduced in the last few years.
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Wall Street Journal in press freedom row over dismissal of union leader
Selina Cheng says she was fired for taking up a leadership role with the Hong Kong Journalists Association.
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US special counsel appeals dismissal of Trump’s secret documents case
Former president and Republican 2024 nominee is accused of mishandling classified government files at his Florida home.
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What can be expected from the new UK government?
Labour government lays out its legislative plans as king opens Parliament.
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UN chief slams Israel for dooming prospects for two-state solution
Antonio Guterres says recent developments in West Bank are 'driving a stake through the heart' of a two-state solution.
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Paris mayor takes dip in ‘safe to swim Seine’ ahead of Olympics
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo swam in the Seine as the river was declared safe for swimming, days ahead of the Olympics.
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Chip stocks shed $480bn on China trade fears, Trump’s Taiwan comments
Even as many chip stocks were hammered, companies with chip manufacturing operations in the US gained.
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Top Democrat Adam Schiff calls on Biden to drop out of 2024 election race
A new poll also finds nearly two-thirds of US Democrats believe Biden should allow the party to pick a new candidate.
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Gaza is ‘most documented genocide in history,’ says Palestinian UN rep
“What is happening in Gaza is going down as the most documented genocide in history."
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King’s Speech charts out new UK government’s priorities
New Labour government says it is prioritising reviving the economy, acute housing shortage and a cost-of-living crisis.
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