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Lithuania holds presidential election amid concerns over Russia-Ukraine war
Initial voter turnout is 59.4 percent, electoral commission says, with results expected early on Monday.
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Boos inside and protests outside Eurovision final over Israel’s act
Israel’s performance at Eurovision was booed by spectators inside the venue, while protesters were outside the venue.
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Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ beats own record by climbing summit for 29th time
Kami Rita and fellow Sherpa guide Pasang Dawa have been competing for the title of most climbs of Everest.
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Socialists lead in Catalonia elections, partial results show
The separatist Junts party was in second place with 36 seats after 90 percent of votes were counted.
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Ukraine’s Lomachenko knocks out Kambosos to win IBF lightweight crown
Two-time Olympic gold medallist 'Loma' stopped home favourite George Kambosos in the 11th round of the fight in Perth.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 808
As the war enters its 808th day, these are the main developments.
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Fourth Indian arrested and charged in Canada over Sikh activist’s killing
Amandeep Singh was already in custody for unrelated gun charges before being charged in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder.
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‘Climbing is for ladies too’: Transforming Malawi into a climbers’ paradise
A small group of enterprising, local climbers has a bold cause - to attract more Malawians to the sport.
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At least 28 dead, several missing in Indonesia flash floods, cold lava flow
Heavy rain triggers a flash flood and a cold lava flow from Mount Marapi, resulting in the disaster in West Sumatra.
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NBA playoffs: Stars shine for Celtics, Mavericks in Game 3 victories
Celtics score 106-93 comeback win over Cavs, while Luka Doncic-led Mavericks beat OKC Thunder 105-101.
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India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 4: Who votes and what’s at stake?
People from across 10 states and union territories will vote on May 13 to elect 96 MPs for the Lok Sabha.
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Guardians of the glaciers – life alongside Pakistan’s vanishing ice
The rapid melting of Pakistan’s icy giants is creating hardships and challenges for vulnerable communities.
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Thousands protest against Israel’s participation in Eurovision final
Pro-Palestinian protesters in Malmo, Sweden say Israel should be excluded over its conduct in its war on Gaza.
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Russia claims capture of villages in northeast Ukraine amid renewed assault
Ukrainian officials say intensifying fighting in contested border areas has forced more than 1,700 civilians to flee.
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What could sweeping UNGA support for Palestine’s full UN membership mean?
A total of 143 member nations voted in favour, reflecting global opinion on Israel's war on Gaza.
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Solar storm produces stunning northern lights across US, UK, Russia
The powerful solar storm triggered spectacular celestial light shows in skies from the United States to the UK.
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Hamas says a captive has died of wounds sustained in Israeli air strike
British-Israeli Nadav Popplewell was taken captive from Nirim kibbutz by Palestinian group Hamas on October 7.
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Thousands flee Rafah after Israeli forces issue evacuation order
Tens of thousands of Palestinians are being displaced once more by the most recent evacuation order.
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Israeli army orders more evacuations from Rafah as it expands Gaza assault
Doctor pleads for protection as forced evacuation order is widened to include Rafah's Kuwaiti Hospital.
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It is time to seek justice for environmental war crimes
Ukrainian efforts to document and prosecute atrocities linked to the environment can help with accountability elsewhere.
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