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‘Starvation is a war crime’, UN expert blasts Israel
The famine we’re seeing in Gaza now is the most horrific stage of Israel’s starvation campaign, a UN expert says.
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How an Indian temple town is at the centre of hundreds of alleged murders
An ex-worker at Karnataka’s Dharmasthala temple says he was forced to bury hundreds of bodies, including children.
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Qatar confirms 2036 Olympic Games host city bid
Qatar signaled its interest as an Olympic Games host with established infrastructure from World Cup a key selling point.
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Rains, flash floods kill 21 in Pakistan; tourists rescued in hilly north
Incessant monsoon rains cause landslides and flash floods, taking the total rain-related deaths this year to 242.
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Video: What we know about plane crash at Bangladesh school
Bangladesh has declared a national day of mourning for dozens of children and adults who were killed in a plane crash.
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‘Starvation or bullets’: The dilemma facing Palestinians in Gaza
We look at the struggle of people in Gaza to avoid starvation when even aid carries the risk of death.
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28 countries called for an end to Israel’s war on Gaza: What did they say?
In a joint statement, the countries demand that Israel end its war on Gaza. Here's who signed and what they said.
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World court set to hear Vanuatu’s case on climate crisis obligations
Vanuatu’s reefs are devastated by global warming, cyclones, and rising seas, threatening homes and livelihoods.
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Australian writer on his deportation from the US
Australian writer on being deported from the US for his views on Israel-Palestine.
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Inside Iran’s crackdown on Afghan migrants after the war with Israel
Before the war, the official number of Afghan refugees and migrants in Iran was at least 6.1 million people.
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‘No miracles’: Russia downplays Ukraine talks as deadly attacks continue
Kremlin downplays expectations for Istanbul talks as Ukraine says 10-year-old killed in Russian attack on Kramatorsk.
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Why Trump’s attacks on Jerome Powell are raising fears for the US economy
The US president's broadsides against the Fed chair have prompted concern about the independence of the US central bank.
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Video: US police officer in Breonna Taylor death jailed for 33 months
A police officer involved in the 2020 US shooting death of Breonna Taylor has been sentenced to 33 months.
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At least three killed in landslide, heavy rains in northern Pakistan
Floods in Gilgit-Baltistan's Diamer district have damaged dozens of houses, amenities and blocked major highways.
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Future of bees at risk as temperatures rise, Trump to cut research funds
Bees face rising heat, disease and habitat loss as global warming and funding cuts threaten pollinators.
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Bryan Mbeumo signs with Manchester United from Brentford
The Cameroon international, who recorded career-best figures in the EPL last season, joins the club on a long-term deal.
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The night divers seeking sea cucumbers and profits off West Africa’s coast
Sea cucumbers are a costly delicacy, popular in Asia. But those diving for them in Banana Islands see few rewards.
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Venezuela to probe El Salvador’s Bukele for ‘torture’ of US deportees
Deported migrants say they were beaten, sexually abused and fed rotten food inside a notorious El Salvador prison.
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China starts construction of world’s biggest hydropower dam in Tibet
The project on a river that runs through Tibet and India downstream could dwarf the Three Gorges Dam when completed.
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Tropical Storm Wipha hits Vietnam as Philippines flood displaces thousands
Typhoon downgraded to tropical storm comes ashore in northern Vietnam with winds of 102km/h (63mph).
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