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Suspected car bomb explodes in Syrian capital Damascus
Plumes of smoke from a suspected car bomb explosion outside an armament management centre in Damascus.
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China-Russia relations are as strong as ever thanks to Trump
The US president failed to ‘un-unite’ the two powers because he has repeated the same mistakes his predecessors made.
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Son of Palestinian president elected to Fatah’s top leadership body
Son of Palestinian president elected to Fatah’s top leadership body
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Son of Mango boss arrested over father's fatal fall from cliff
Isak, 71, died in December 2024 after falling from a ravine while walking in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.
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Father-of-eight killed in San Diego mosque shooting hailed as hero
Security guard Amin Abdullah, one of three killed in the attack, was described as "a shining light".
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Israeli far-right minister Smotrich says ICC seeks his arrest
Smotrich is the third Israeli official targeted by the ICC, after Netanyahu and Gallant, for war crimes in Gaza.
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What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.
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Xi Jinping seeks to strengthen ties with Putin during China visit
China’s Xi Jinping is hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin, just days after welcoming Donald Trump to Beijing.
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Trump says Iran attack on ‘hold’: What we know about latest negotiations
Tehran said its demands for peace include lifting sanctions against Iran but other sticking points likely to remain.
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Anti-government demonstrators and police clash in Bolivia
Protesters have been calling for the president to resign after weeks-long unrest.
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Thailand to slash tourist visa-free stays
Southeast Asia’s tourism powerhouse to introduce new tiered visa system.
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Gaza aid flotilla organisers say 41 boats intercepted, 10 still sailing
Foreign ministers of 10 countries say Israel's storming of the aid flotilla is a blatant violation of international law.
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Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal
Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.
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Musk vs Altman: What to know about the OpenAI verdict
Elon Musk’s planned appeal suggests the legal battle is far from over.
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Two bodies of missing Italians recovered from inside Maldives cave
The two were among four divers located in the furthest chamber in the cave and their bodies were recovered by specialist divers.
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Spain’s former PM Zapatero faces corruption probe
High court is investigating Zapatero in airline case; ex-prime minister denies wrongdoing.
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WHO to hold emergency committee meeting as Ebola death toll rises to 131
A panel of experts led by the WHO is to meet to discuss vaccine options for new epidemic.
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Iran squad in race against time for World Cup readiness amid US-Israel war
With Iran's local football league suspended since March, most players in the squad have not been in action for months.
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Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction
The Abstract Expressionist's Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.
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The US, Israel and the normalisation of scandal
Thanks to Netanyahu and Trump, scandal is now our new normal - call it 'Everythinggate'.
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Khartoum’s slow recovery amid cautious return
War-damaged Khartoum sees uneven recovery as residents weigh return amid fragile services and economy.
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Starbucks Korea CEO fired over promotion that evoked military crackdown
'Tank Day' marketing campaign provoked backlash for eliciting bloody suppression of 1980 Gwangju uprising.
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‘China holds the cards’: Why Putin’s visit to Beijing after Trump matters
Scant progress in US-China talks bolsters Putin, while for China, hosting back-to-back visits is a diplomatic flex.
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Two dead in Spain shooting, with babies reportedly among injured
Police say a 25-year-old man is suspected of killing his parents and injuring four others in southern Spain.
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