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Zelenskyy walks back anti-corruption legislation amid protests
Ukraine’s Parliament voted to restore independence of two key anti-corruption agencies, reversing a controversial law.
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US court says man with defibrillator can be executed despite concerns
Tennessee's Supreme Court says Byron Black's execution can proceed over worries a medical device may prolong his death.
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Microsoft accuses Russia’s FSB of using malware against foreign embassies
Microsoft says cyber-espionage campaign 'poses high risk' to foreign embassies, diplomats and other groups in Moscow.
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Family speaks out after Trump said Jeffrey Epstein ‘stole’ Virginia Giuffre
Giuffre's relatives call on the US president's administration to release further information about the Epstein case.
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Is Sudan on the path to irreversible fragmentation?
Parallel government recently formed by the RSF has been widely rejected.
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Inside Israel’s role in the killings at Gaza’s food aid sites
Over a thousand Palestinians have been killed at food distribution sites since May, fuelling international outcry.
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Refugee and migrant crossings to UK hit record high by end of July
More than 25,000 people have crossed the English Channel to the UK in 2025, the highest total this early in the year.
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The NGO holding Israeli soldiers to account
The Hind Rajab Foundation is using Israeli soldiers’ own social media footage as evidence for war crimes investigations.
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China flooding kills dozens, including 31 trapped at elderly care home
Official says 'contingency plan had flaws' as torrential rains, floods kill disabled seniors near Beijing.
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Microsoft becomes second company to surpass $4 trillion in market value
The surge comes following announced investments in AI after company laid off thousands earlier this month.
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UK, US and allies accuse Iran of cross-border assassination plots
Fourteen countries in Europe and North America have accused Iran of plotting killings and kidnappings on Western soil.
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US appeals court hears arguments about legality of Trump tariffs
Proceedings in the case, brought by five small businesses, come a day before tariffs are set to take effect.
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New poll finds Americans perceive less racial discrimination in US
Less than half of Americans believe racial minorities face substantial discrimination, in reversal of previous trend.
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Pam Bondi: Who is Trump’s attorney general handling the Epstein files?
The former Florida top cop has embraced loyalty to Trump, but faces fallout from the MAGA base over Epstein files.
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Warning shots, desperation and chaos as UN delivers aid in Gaza
UN aid convoys in Gaza are delayed for hours at checkpoints, then swarmed by desperate crowds as soon as they pass.
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The EU and US agree to a trade deal, but who won the negotiations?
A trade deal is done, but who won? The European Union or the United States?
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‘We need help’: Family pleads for release of US teenager held by Israel
Mohammed Ibrahim, whose cousin was killed by Israeli settlers, suffers from severe weight loss and scabies, family says.
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GHF whistleblower says boy killed by Israel just after he collected aid
Amir walked 12km to receive a meagre allotment of aid, only to be fatally shot, Anthony Aguilar says.
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Verstappen: F1 champion commits to Red Bull ahead of Hungary GP
Belgium Formula One champion Max Verstappen ends speculation about his immediate future ahead of Hungary GP.
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Trump agrees to keep US tariffs on Mexico steady for 90-day period
The deal was reached after a call between the US president and his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbaum.
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