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Fire destroys hundreds of shanty homes in Manila port slum
A huge fire has destroyed hundreds of shanty homes at a Philippine port, leaving thousands of residents homeless.
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Security for Israel means “force … killing … destructionâ€
Daniel Levy on why the Israeli government’s Zionist policy works against the country’s internal and regional security.
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Annexation of the occupied West Bank is Israel’s “big prizeâ€
Tamer Qarmout on what Israel has in mind for the occupied West Bank now that Gaza lies in ruins.
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India’s Rishabh Pant becomes the most expensive player in IPL history
Lucknow picks Pant for a record $3.2m in the IPL auction, followed by Shreyas Iyer at $3.17m, taken by Punjab.
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Why was ground beef recalled in the US over possible E coli contamination?
At least 19 E coli cases have been reported in Minnesota, just weeks after a an outbreak linked to McDonald's.
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Hezbollah fires ‘340 missiles’ at Israel, hits Ashdod naval base, Tel Aviv
Hezbollah hits Israeli military sites after Israel killed 29 in Beirut attack as EU top diplomat calls for ceasefire.
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Poor nations say $300B pledge agreed at COP29 is way less than they need
Developing nations hit hardest by climate change say they were pressured to accept an ‘insultingly low’ deal at COP29.
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Uruguay runoff election: Voters choosing between leftist, rightwing bloc
Leftist alliance hoping to come back to power after five years of right-wing President Luis Lacalle Pou.
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Canada’s gov’t condemns protests against NATO’s ‘complicity’ with Israel
Canada’s government has condemned anti-NATO protests in Montreal that turned violent on Friday as ‘anti-Semitic’.
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Rooted in the West Bank: 25 years of defying settler violence
Atta remains steadfast on his farm in the occupied West Bank as he faces violence and intimidation from settlers.
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Dying in ‘Hell’: The fate of Palestinian medics jailed by Israel
One of Gaza's most prominent doctors may have been raped to death, recent revelations show. He's not the only one.
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‘Optical illusion’: Key takeaways from COP29 at Baku
Climate finance deal criticised at COP29 as inadequate, lacking real money and clear grants for developing countries.
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How big was Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory?
It was clear, but not a landslide by historical standards.
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EU member states must enact ICC arrest warrants, says foreign policy chief
The EU’s foreign policy chief tells member states they are obliged to implement the ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu.
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Australia 12-3 after Kohli, Jaiswal centuries power India in Perth Test
Hosts lose three wickets in 4 overs in pursuit of a target of 534 to win the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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Lost homes and rising seas: A Nigerian coastal community fears extinction
In Akodo-Ise in Lagos, homes, livelihoods and even graves have been lost to ocean encroachment due to climate change.
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Pakistani capital in lockdown before march by Imran Khan’s supporters
Authorities suspend mobile and internet services in Islamabad as ex-PM's supporters plan march seeking his release.
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Hamas says female captive killed in Israeli strike in northern Gaza
The Israeli army did not confirm or deny the claim as it continues to hit Gaza, killing dozens since Saturday.
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How Modi won back India’s big economic prize five months after losing it
The BJP's record win in Maharashtra underscores how it has bounced back from its setback in parliamentary elections.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,004
These were the key developments on the 1,004th day of the Russia-Ukraine war.
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