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From Uzbek disco to Uighur rock: Forgotten sounds of the Silk Road
A new album of rare grooves from Soviet Central Asia reveals an era when the region was a crucible for musical fusion.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 960
As the war enters its 960th day, these are the main developments.
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US Justice Department sues Virginia for purging voters before election
Move comes as Republicans increasingly emphasise chance of noncitizen voting, despite little evidence of risk posed.
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Caught in India-China clashes, Ladakh’s nomadic herders fear for future
Constant military patrols near the Indo-China border have shrunk pastures and are extinguishing tradition.
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Trump calls for death penalty for migrants who kill US citizens, police
The Republican also pledged to 'expedite the removals' of migrants upon taking office, if re-elected on November 5.
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Nicaragua breaks diplomatic ties with Israel amid ongoing Gaza war
In a largely symbolic move, the Ortega government condemned Israel's leaders as 'fascist' and 'genocidal' over Gaza war.
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Why are only some US Senate seats up for grabs? What to know in 500 words
Thirty-four of the 100 total Senate seats are being contested in November, the result of a staggered election system.
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US imposes sanctions on Iran’s oil sector over missile attack on Israel
US penalties come as Israeli government considers military response against Iran amid risk of spiralling escalation.
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In new interview, JD Vance dodges questions about Trump’s 2020 defeat
The US vice presidential candidate and senator brushed aside scrutiny of Trump's record of election denialism.
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Donald Trump to make his pitch for a second term to an all-female town hall
Polls show the former president lags behind his rival among female voters, as the November presidential election nears.
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Boeing to cut 10% workforce, delay 777X delivery as strike takes toll
The strike is costing Boeing $1bn a month, making it critical for the firm to end the work stoppage.
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Will Israel attack Iran’s nuclear sites?
Israel is weighing up its response to Iran's ballistic missile attacks.
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Thousands trapped in Jabalia as Israel steps up attacks in northern Gaza
MSF says 'no body allowed to get in or out' in Jabalia as Israeli strikes across enclave kill dozens of Palestinians.
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Zelenskyy urges allies to maintain aid as Scholz pledges weapons package
Ukrainian president is on a European tour as he rallies support for his 'victory plan' to end Russia's war.
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Why are UN peacekeepers in Lebanon being attacked by Israel?
Israeli forces are attacking UN peacekeeper troops in southern Lebanon.
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Trump campaign requests military protection, fearing ‘Iran threat’
There is no evidence that Iran was behind the two assassination attempts against the former president.
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Russia’s Putin meets Iran’s Pezeshkian amid spiralling Middle East violence
Presidents' meeting comes before expected signing of strategic partnership agreement by the two countries.
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Democrats attack third-party candidate Jill Stein in razor-thin race
Democrats issue their first ad slamming Green Party candidate, even as she polls at about 1 percent.
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Donald Trump, Kamala Harris locked in close election race: WSJ poll
Wall Street Journal survey suggests Trump and Harris neck-to-neck in six key swing states before the November 5 vote.
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Tesla’s robotaxi event was long on Musk promises, short on details
Some Tesla investors and experts said they were hoping for more concrete details on how the company plans to transform.
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