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Sudan’s RSF accuses Egypt of involvement in air strikes on its forces
Egypt denies the allegations by the paramilitary group's leader and says its military is not involved in the conflict.
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The cost of Israel’s war on Gaza
After a year of war, we look at the impact on the economies in Gaza, the Occupied West Bank and Israel
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Wildlife populations decline 73 percent over past half-century, report says
World Wildlife Fund says species like pink river dolphins of the Amazon, forest elephants in Gabon are in sharp decline.
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Heavy winds and flooding as Hurricane Milton makes landfall in US
Videos from Florida show Hurricane Milton making landfall with winds of more than 200 kilometres per hour.
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Malaysia could reach high-income status by 2028, World Bank says
Southeast Asian economy on track to reach milestone within four years after 2024 growth forecast raised to 4.9 percent.
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Mapping 1,400 Israeli settler attacks in the West Bank over the past year
There was an average of four incidents of settler violence per day in the occupied West Bank since October 7.
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Tornadoes, floods as Hurricane Milton carves path of destruction in Florida
Heavy rains to continue as storm weakens, after fierce winds that leave more than 3 million people without power.
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Why is Russia bombing ships carrying Ukrainian grain?
Three ships carrying Ukrainian grain have been hit by Russian missiles, signalling a shift in Moscow's strategy.
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Can India’s version of The Onion beat hate with laughter?
Kerala-based humanities student, who prefers to remain anonymous, runs The Savala Vada, a satirical Instagram handle.
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Taiwan’s President Lai says will ‘resist annexation or encroachment’
In his first National Day speech, new president stresses 'thriving' democracy of island claimed by Beijing.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 958
As the war enters its 958th day, these are the main developments.
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Biden blasts Trump over misinformation about Hurricanes Milton and Helene
US president accuses predecessor of leading 'onslaught of lies' about government's response to the storms.
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‘It gets hold of you’: Crystal meth from Myanmar floods Australia streets
Australian police estimate about 70 percent of the highly-addictive drug on the streets comes from the war-torn country.
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Ratan Tata, ‘titan’ of Indian business, dies at 86
Tata was admitted to a hospital in south Mumbai this week.
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Harris campaign hits $1bn in fundraising: Reports
The deep war chest could boost Harris's advertising and operations in the last leg of the campaign.
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Millions evacuate prior to Hurricane Milton making landfall in Florida
Millions have fled the storm expected to make landfall Wednesday night or early Thursday.
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Argentina’s Congress fails to overturn Milei’s university funding veto
Lower house of Congress fails to achieve a two-thirds majority needed to overrule president's veto despite mass protests
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EU members approve $38bn loan for Ukraine backed by Russian assets
European Parliament is expected to approve the loan this month, allowing it to be paid out next year.
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Could the Middle East be heading for a new era?
More than one year on, Israel's war on Gaza shows no sign of abating.
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Lebanese displaced by Israeli bombardment sleeping on streets and beaches
Many Beirut residents forced from their homes by Israeli bombardment are ending up on the streets.
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