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Russia hands jail sentences to three Alexey Navalny lawyers
Lawyers face up to five years in jail on charges of links to Navalny's groups, which the Kremlin deems 'extremist'.
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Gauff dominates Fernandez at Austalian Open but Osaka retires injured
World number three Coco Gauff beats Leylah Fernandez in straight sets to reach third round at Australia Open.
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More than 100 people killed in Gaza since ceasefire agreed
Israel’s war in Gaza has killed at least 46,788 Palestinians and wounded 110,453 since October 7, 2023.
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Searching for hope in Syria
The Assad regime disappeared my brother in 2018. Now that my country is free, I have renewed hope that I may find him.
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Haaland and Manchester City agree new 10-year contract
Norway striker Erling Haaland will be aged 34 when his deal with Premier League champions expires.
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ICC prosecutor sees ‘no real effort’ by Israel to probe alleged Gaza crimes
Karim Khan's defence of Gaza war crimes allegations against Netanyahu comes amid delays over ceasefire ratification.
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‘Make Russia Small Again’: Ukraine on edge as Trump heads to White House
Everyday Ukrainians hope Trump can bring peace while Kyiv's forces are on the back foot on the front lines.
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LA wildfires day 11: What is the latest, and what do investigations show?
Firefighters progressed due to a temporary easing of winds, but officials caution that hazardous conditions could return
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Will Pam Bondi, attorney general pick, retract claims of ‘stolen’ election?
Fact checking what Bondi said about Trump claims, election falsehoods, crime rates at her Senate confirmation hearing.
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SpaceX Starship explodes, leaving a trail of fiery debris across the sky
SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft has exploded only minutes after taking off on a test flight, leaving trails of debris.
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Nintendo shares tumble as Switch 2 reveal disappoints fans
Japanese gaming company’s stock price falls as much as 7.2 percent as teaser for new console fails to impress.
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Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan, wife sentenced to jail in corruption case
Khan and Bushra Bibi's convictions risk derailing Khan's PTI and government talks aimed at settling a long-running feud.
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At least 12 Maoist rebels killed by India’s security forces
About 3,000 officers were involved in the operation in Chhattisgarh state, a stronghold of the armed rebellion.
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South Korea’s Yoon refuses questioning as authorities seek longer detention
Anticorruption agency says it will ask court to extend impeached president's detention by up to 20 days.
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Israel’s national security minister threatens to resign over ceasefire
Itamar Ben-Gvir and his far-right party threaten to leave government over Gaza ceasefire deal.
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China’s population falls for third year in a row as birthrate declines
China's population continues to fall for third straight year due to declining birthrate and amid concerns for economy.
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What to know about TikTok’s looming US ban
TikTok is due to shut down in the US on Sunday, but a reprieve from the White House seems likely.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,058
Here are the key developments on the 1,058th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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Pakistan pulls closer to post-Hasina Bangladesh amid shared India concerns
Pakistan and Bangladesh have edged closer as politics in both countries ride on a general anti-India sentiment.
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SpaceX’s Starship breaks up mid-flight, forcing airlines to avoid debris
Elon Musk acknowledges mission failure, posting on X that 'success is uncertain, but entertainment is guaranteed'.
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