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Russia accuses Ukraine of opening ‘African front’ as Niger cuts Kyiv ties
Ukraine seeks support from the Global South, but several West Africa states are ditching Western ties to turn to Russia.
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UK braces for day of unrest amid fears of 100 more far-right riots
Thousands of police have been deployed to avert possible attacks on immigration solicitors and refugee centres.
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US charges Iran-linked Pakistani over political assassination plot
Asif Merchant accused of seeking hitman to kill unnamed officials as revenge for assassination of Iran military chief.
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Al Jazeera reporter interrupted by Hezbollah-Israeli missiles
Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig was interrupted by Israeli missiles attempting to intercept rockets launched by Hezbollah.
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Thai Constitutional Court dissolves progressive Move Forward Party
Thailand's top court also bans several party members, including ex-leader Pita Limjaroenrat, from politics for 10 years.
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Harris and Walz appear together for the first time since VP pick
Harris and Walz appear together for the first time since VP pick
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Students, other Muslims protect temples, churches amid Bangladesh unrest
Rights groups, diplomats had raised concerns over reports of attacks on minorities after PM Hasina quit, fled country.
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Young Nigerians find pawns of purpose after local chess prodigy’s success
Tunde Onakoya broke the world record for the longest chess game. But back home, the game is still inaccessible.
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Beijing, Manila and allies, launch drills near South China Sea flashpoint
Chinese military buzzes contested Scarborough Shoal, as Philippines runs war games with US and other Western allies.
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New study reveals more on early ‘Hobbit’ humans in Indonesia’s Flores
Study shows ancestors of Homo floresiensis were even shorter and lived 700,000 years ago.
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How Bangladesh’s ‘Gen Z’ protests brought down PM Sheikh Hasina
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina forced to resign and flees following weeks of deadly demonstrations that claimed 300 lives.
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US Defense Secretary Austin defends decision to revoke 9/11 plea deals
The Pentagon chief was caught off guard by last week's decision by prosecutors to offer deals to the men.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 894
As the war enters its 894th day, these are the main developments.
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‘Fight for our future’: Kamala Harris and Tim Walz hold first rally
Democratic candidates for November election took the chance to go on the attack against Republican rival Donald Trump.
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Thailand’s Move Forward Party faces potential dissolution as ruling looms
Thailand's Constitutional Court is deciding whether to dissolve the party over its call for lese-majeste reform.
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Boeing to change design to prevent future 737 MAX 9 door panel blowouts
Boeing is working on design changes 'that will allow the door plug to not be closed' until it's firmly secured, it said.
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The day after in Dhaka: Young people replace police in Bangladesh capital
Bangladesh city’s streets, under care of civilian traffic cops and property guards, tell story of overnight destruction.
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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif storms into Olympic final amid gender row
Khelif beats Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng by unanimous decision to have a shot at winning gold in Friday's final.
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Who is Yahya Sinwar, Ismail Haniyeh’s successor as Hamas chief?
Sinwar will lead resistance movement from an unknown location in Gaza, amid fears of wider escalation across the region.
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What’s next for Bangladesh after PM Sheikh Hasina’s resignation?
A new era is forming in Bangladesh after protests drove out the premier and forced her to flee the country.
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