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Thousands protest in Tanzania as opposition seeks amended electoral reforms
The opposition is seeking constitutional reforms and more independence for the electoral commission ahead of the vote.
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People filmed fleeing deadly fire in China
People were filmed fleeing a deadly fire in Xinyu, eastern China that killed more than 25 on Wednesday.
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How Henry Kissinger got caught up in the Tunisian president’s crackdown
The ex-US secretary of state's name has figured in a 'conspiracy' case, one among many targeting political opponents.
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Sri Lanka Parliament passes bill to regulate online content
Opposition lawmakers and rights groups say the legislation will stifle debate ahead of elections.
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Reporters block Ghana team bus to demand answers after AFCON failure
Reporters blocked Ghana’s bus demanding answers after the team’s draw against Mozambique resulted in a stage exit.
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People run for their lives from Khan Younis in Gaza
Palestinians are fleeing Khan Younis in south Gaza where Israeli forces say they have encircled the city.
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At least 39 killed in fire in China’s southeastern Jiangxi province
Nine other people were injured in the blaze that broke out in the basement of shops in the city of Xinyu.
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‘Bait and switch’: Why Kenya’s no-visa policy is drawing pushback
Kenya's feted initiative, launched this month, makes it harder for citizens of some countries to visit.
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How Israel has destroyed Gaza’s schools and universities
All schools in Gaza have been shut and no university has survived Israel military's more than 100 days of onslaught.
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UN, UK push Israel on role of two-state solution in ending Gaza war
PM Netanyahu's rejection of Palestinian statehood is attracting pushback.
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Trump wins New Hampshire primary: Five key takeaways and what’s next
Trump attacks Haley after his New Hampshire win cements his position as the Republican frontrunner.
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Thai court clears former PM hopeful Pita of violating election law
Pita Limjaroenrat, who led his reformist party to victory on wave of youth support, also reinstated as a lawmaker.
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Biden speech interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters
See the moment US president Joe Biden was interrupted by protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Russia accuses Ukraine of downing plane with 65 POWs on board
An Ilyushin Il-76 transport plan crashed in Belgorod region, which was targeted by Ukrainian air strikes recently.
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New NATO member Finland set to pick president after 12 years of Niinisto
As war rages in Ukraine, the Nordic nation's new leader's trickiest challenges are likely to regard Russia.
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US carries out new strikes on Houthi missiles in Yemen, Iraq sites
US military says Houthi antiship missiles destroyed, hit targets in Iraq linked to armed groups aligned with Iran.
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Why are Israeli soldiers sharing snuff videos from their genocide in Gaza?
Decades of impunity, for the Israeli regime as well as its criminal soldiers, has led us to this point.
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Bird and buffalo fights back in India’s northeast after 9-year ban
Supreme Court ended nine-year ban last year, with laws in place that it's claimed will protect the animals.
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 110
Negotiations for one-month pause are moving forward while Israeli forces continue military onslaught in Khan Younis.
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Firefighters among victims of Mongolia fuel tanker explosion
Three firefighters were among several people killed when a fuel tanker exploded in Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar.
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