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A music teacher uses Gaza’s relentless soundtrack of war to resist Israel
Palestinians have had to cope with the sound of Israeli drones overhead for years before Israel's current war on Gaza.
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EU countries divided on Israel sanctions as foreign ministers meet
EU foreign policy chief says 27-member bloc 'divided' over how to pressure Israel to end its deadly war on Gaza.
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Townsend through but Ostapenko and tennis in spotlight at US Open
Taylor Townsend progresses at US Open but focus remains on allegations from heated confrontation with Jelena Ostapenko.
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SCO summit in China: Who’s attending, what’s at stake amid Trump tariffs?
China is the host of this year’s SCO Summit, which takes place in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1.
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US Open: Alcaraz, Djokovic progress but Shelton out due to injury
Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic shake off knocks at US Open but Ben Shelton bows out with injury.
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India will not ‘bow down’ to US after steep tariffs, trade minister says
Analysts have warned that the 50 percent duty the US has imposed on Indian goods is akin to a trade embargo.
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Russia attacks Ukraine’s Zaporizhia; Kyiv hits Russian oil refineries
At least one person has been killed and 28 wounded, including children, in attack that targeted Zaporizhia.
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Bolivian opposition leader Camacho released from jail after nearly 3 years
In another victory for the right wing, a criminal case against ex-interim leader Anez has been annulled.
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Three killed in fire at Indonesian government building blamed on protesters
At least three people were killed and several injured in a fire blamed on protesters in Sulawesi island.
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Live: 77 Palestinians killed as Israeli attacks on Gaza City intensify
Israeli army declares Gaza City 'dangerous combat zone' ahead of a looming offensive.
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Kashmir’s top cleric was a fiery freedom advocate. Now he preaches patience
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's changed tone reflects a changed Kashmir where space for dissent has shrunk, say analysts.
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‘Our story’: A day in the life of a handwritten newspaper in Bangladesh
Hasan and his team of reporters juggle day jobs as labourers and seamstresses to report on their remote community.
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Russia’s Putin denounces financial ‘neo-colonialism’ on eve of China visit
Russian leader calls for reform of World Bank, International Monetary Fund ahead of talks with China's Xi Jinping.
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How do Americans see Israel and Palestine today?
Most Americans now back recognition of Palestine, and are critical of Israel’s war on Gaza.
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Does India have a stray dog epidemic?
India's top court has ordered the sterilisation of all stray dogs in the capital, after an increase in bite cases.
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Russia, China blast deployment of US ‘Typhon’ missiles to Japan
Moscow and Beijing said Japan must rethink its decision to allow temporary deployment of US missile system.
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North Korea’s Kim consoles families of soldiers killed fighting for Russia
Kim Jong Un expresses 'grief' for failing to save 'the precious lives' of his troops killed fighting against Ukraine.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,283
Here are the key events on day 1,283 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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‘Stop killing women’: Australian mother vows to be voice for slain daughter
Alicia Little was killed by her partner in 2017. Her killer was released from jail after two years and eight months.
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Trump nixes $679m in funding for offshore wind farms amid fossil fuel push
The cancellation is Trump's latest move against renewable energy, which the US president has dismissed a 'scam'.
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