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As gold prices surge, Ghana faces ‘looming crisis’ over illegal mining
Illegal and small-scale mining known as galamsey is contaminating the country's rivers and soil, activists say.
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Rescuers in Indonesia search for survivors after landslide kills 19 in Java
Heavy rains in Pekalongan cause a devastating landslide, blocking a main road and burying houses.
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Israel’s scorched earth campaign leaves Gaza in ruins
As Palestinians return home, mounds of rubble stretch across Gaza's refugee camps and cities.
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‘Skull without a jaw’: Gaza survivors search for what remains of the dead
Palestinians are taking the opportunity provided by the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to search for the remains of loved ones.
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Turkiye arrests nine amid anger over deadly ski resort hotel fire
Questions rise over safety measures at the Grand Kartal Hotel at a ski resort in the Bolu Mountains.
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Turkiye’s Victory Party leader Umit Ozdag faces trial for ‘inciting hatred’
Turkish court orders Umit Ozdag's custody over accusations of public incitement and anti-Syrian refugee riots.
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Have Trump’s tariff threats helped China boost its exports?
Trump has said he is considering imposing a 10 percent tariff on China from February.
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Israel launches deadly raid on occupied West Bank’s Jenin refugee camp
Israeli forces kill at least 10 people and injure dozens in an assault expected to last several days.
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Superb Swiatek, resilient Keys set up Australian Open semifinal
Swiatek continues her ruthless run with a straight-sets win over Navarro as Keys stages comeback to beat Svitolina.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events – day 1,063
Here are the key developments on the 1,063rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Trump announces $500bn ‘Stargate’ venture to build up AI infrastructure
US president says venture will be the largest AI infrastructure project in history 'by far'.
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Trump announces $500bn ‘Stargate’ venture to build up AI infrastructure
US president says venture will be the largest AI infrastructure project in history 'by far'.
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ADL faces backlash for defending Elon Musk’s raised-arm gesture
After previously feuding with Musk, pro-Israel group rushes to defend gesture, which critics compared with Nazi salute.
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Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht, creator of dark web marketplace Silk Road
Ulbricht was given two life sentences, plus 40 years for running a site that allegedly facilitated $183m in drug sales.
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Trump rescinds guidance protecting ‘sensitive areas’ from immigration raids
For more than a decade, agencies like ICE and CBP avoided raids on places that provide vital services, like hospitals.
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Trump administration removes four-star Coast Guard leader in firing spree
Linda Fagan, the first woman to lead a branch of the US Armed Forces, was among those removed by Trump on his first day.
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Trump administration removes four-star Coast Guard leader in firing spree
Linda Fagan, the first woman to lead a branch of the US Armed Forces, was among those removed by Trump on his first day.
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Controversial Raphinha winner seals nine-goal thriller for Barca at Benfica
Benfica are denied a penalty in the build-up to an injury-time winner for Barcelona in the Champions League.
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Controversial Raphinha winner seals nine-goal thriller for Barca at Benfica
Benfica are denied a penalty in the build-up to an injury-time winner for Barcelona in the Champions League.
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‘There will be changes’: Marco Rubio confirmed as US secretary of state
In a speech on Tuesday, Rubio defended his department's employees but warned of alterations to come under Trump.
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