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In Ukraine, peace talks no longer taboo as Russia’s war rages on
A recent poll suggests 44 percent - the highest level since the conflict began - feel the time has come for dialogue.
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Red Cross urges adherence to Geneva Conventions, 75 years on
The Geneva Conventions were written 75 years ago to guarantee the protection of people caught in war.
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Photos: Wildfire rages in Greece forcing evacuation of towns, hospitals
The fire threatening Athens is being fanned by strong winds and fuelled by tinder-dry conditions.
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Wildfires trigger evacuations as they threaten Greek capital
People have been told to flee as an inferno threatens towns and hospitals around Athens.
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Hezbollah fires dozens of rockets into Israel
Hezbollah has fired dozens of rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel, calling it retaliation for Israeli attacks.
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‘Part of me is missing’: How Israel’s war on Gaza tears spouses apart
Three women share the pain of isolation from their husbands while trying to escape the brutality of war.
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Tanzania clamps down on opposition rally, arrests leaders
Former presidential candidate Tundu Lissu and at least 500 youth supporters among those detained.
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European leaders urge restraint amid expected Iran response towards Israel
France, Germany and the United Kingdom warn against escalation and urge a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Russia evacuates Belgorod district as it eyes Ukrainian cross-border threat
Governor issues evacuation order as Kyiv increases military activity just across the border and maintains Kursk push.
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More injured Rohingya arriving in Bangladesh as Myanmar war intensifies
Medical charity MSF warns of urgent need to protect civilians caught up in escalating conflict in western Rakhine State.
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Photos: Tom Cruise hands Olympic flag to Los Angeles, closing Paris Games
Paris has closed out two and a half extraordinary weeks of Olympic sports with a star-studded show.
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Paris Olympics 2024 close, Los Angeles takes torch: Five key takeaways
As the Paris Olympics ends with a spectacular closing ceremony, we take a look at some of the key moments.
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US orders submarine to Middle East, carrier strike group to sail faster
The move comes amid concerns of Iran's response following the killings of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 899
As the war enters its 899th day, these are the main developments.
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Curtain closes on Paris 2024 as Olympic flame passes to Los Angeles
The US and China ended the games with 40 gold medals each, but the US topped the table because it had more silvers.
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Curtain closes on Paris 2024 as Olympic flame passes to Los Angeles
The US and China ended the games with 40 gold medals each, but the US topped the table because it had more silvers.
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Hamas urges return to existing Gaza ceasefire proposal
The group has said it wants a truce plan based on US President Joe Biden's May 31 ceasefire proposal.
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Self-defence classes empower women amid UK’s far-right violence
Martial arts expert starts up class to help ethnic minorities learn how to deal with abuse following unrest.
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Biden admits age, party leaders pushed him to drop out of election
US President Joe Biden said fears expressed by his own party’s leaders helped convince him to drop out of the election.
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In first interview since dropping out, Biden says Trump danger to US
Joe Biden added that he dropped out of the US presidential race because he didn't want to be a distraction.
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