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Brazilian authorities recover bodies, probe cause of deadly plane crash
Civil defence teams are working to recover bodies of 58 passengers, four crew killed in fiery crash in Sao Paulo state.
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After Hasina: Cautious optimism for Bangladesh’s future
The overthrow of Sheikh Hasina is a remarkable political feat. However, many challenges lie ahead.
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Bangladesh chief justice agrees to resign amid new student protests
Hundreds protest outside the Supreme Court calling for Obaidul Hassan, seen as loyal to ex-PM Hasina, to step down.
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Migrant workers sent $650bn overseas last year – what it means
People living abroad are sending more money to their families at home, but how do money transfers work?
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‘Bloody massacre’: Reactions to Israeli attack on Gaza school
Hamas condemns 'dangerous escalation' while Qatar calls strike 'brutal crime against defenceless civilians'.
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Sonic booms – the psychological warfare Israel uses to sow fear in Lebanon
Since October 7, Israel has been using thunderous noise, triggering memories of Beirut’s devastating port explosion.
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Harris tells pro-Palestine protesters ‘now is time for ceasefire’ in Gaza
People chanted 'Free, free Palestine' during Democratic presidential candidate's speech at Arizona rally.
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Who is Pavel Rubtsov, the journalist released in Russia-West prisoner swap?
Dual Russian-Spanish citizen was greeted by President Putin last week after spending years in a Polish jail.
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Ukraine braces for reprisals as Russia sending more troops to Kursk
Tens of thousands evacuate as Russia imposes 'anti-terror' measures in Kursk and nearby regions of Bryansk and Belgorod.
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‘They rape us before we can cross’: Women, girls fleeing violence in Mali
Women and girls fleeing armed groups in Mali claim sexual assault by Malian soldiers at border with Niger.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 897
As the war enters its 897th day, these are the main developments.
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Israeli strike on Gaza school kills more than 100 people
Authorities in Gaza said Israeli bombs hit the school-turned-shelter as people were praying and triggered a fire.
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US says El Chapo son surrendered but El Mayo taken against will from Mexico
US ambassador to Mexico says no US resources were involved in the removal of 'El Mayo' from Mexico to arrest in Texas.
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US to send $3.5bn more in military aid to Israel amid war on Gaza
Part of the military aid will go to Israeli unit accused of rights abuses of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
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US to provide $3.5bn more in military aid to Israel amid war on Gaza
Part of the military aid will go to Israeli unit accused of rights abuses of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank.
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Algeria’s Imane Khelif beats Yang Liu to win boxing gold at Paris Olympics
The boxer emerged victorious amid a gender row to bag Algeria's second gold medal in Paris and fulfill her dream.
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Japan’s Ami Yuasa dances her way to gold in first Olympic breaking final
Japanese B-Girl Ami beats Lithuania's Nicka in the gold medal competition as breaking makes a cameo at the Olympics.
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Japan’s Ami Yuasa dances her way to gold in first Olympic breaking final
Japanese B-Girl Ami beats Lithuania's Nicka in the gold medal competition as breaking makes a cameo at the Olympics.
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Is far-right violence in the UK in retreat?
Anti-migrant demonstrations fail to materialise as thousands attend counterprotests after far-right riots.
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US declares controversial Israeli battalion eligible for assistance
State Department says concerns over alleged rights violations by Netzah Yehuda have been 'effectively remediated'.
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