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‘On edge’: Trump’s military deployment in Washington stirs fear, confusion
Critics call the federal takeover of US capital, a 'manufactured crisis' aimed at political gain.
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Young architects lead effort to save Romania’s historic spa town
Baile Herculane's historic baths face decay, but volunteers offer hope with conservation efforts amid legal hurdles.
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Famine in Gaza is a “war crime of starvation”
Professor William Schabas explains how the deliberate starvation of Gazans constitutes a war crime and possibly genocide
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US Fed Reserve Chair Powell opens door to September rate cut
Powell's remarks offered little guidance about how soon or how quickly rates might continue to move lower.
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Putin optimistic about Russia-US relations as Trump threatens sanctions
Both Russia and Ukraine are trying to show US President Donald Trump that they are ready to try to strike a peace deal.
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FBI raids home of John Bolton, former Trump adviser turned critic
The raid is one of several probes launched against critics of President Donald Trump, fuelling fears of 'retribution'.
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At least 65 killed in Gaza as Israel escalates attacks on Gaza City
Israel's defence minister warns that Gaza City will be destroyed unless Hamas yields to Israel's terms for ending war.
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Serbian president calls for ‘democratic dialogue’ with antigov’t protesters
Opposition dismisses possibility of talks as President Aleksandar Vucic urges debate after months of angry protests.
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What has led to a famine being confirmed in Gaza?
The UN-backed IPC has found that Gaza now faces famine after 22 months of Israel's war on the Palestinian territory.
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How Israeli army’s own data shows vast civilian death rate in Gaza
Figures from a leaked Israeli military database indicate that 83 percent of Palestinians killed in Gaza are civilians.
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Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested
Police say the former leader is accused of misuse of public funds in relation to a trip to London.
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India’s parliament bans vast online gambling industry
India's new online gambling laws could see offenders face up to five years in prison.
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Isak has Newcastle future but won’t play against Liverpool
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe opens the door for wantaway striker Alexander Isak on eve of Liverpool visit.
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Man City vs Tottenham: Premier League – teams, start, lineups
Manchester City face Tottenham Hotspur as two of the big Premier League spenders looking to erase last season's woes.
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UN declares famine in Gaza
A UN classification system used to determine access to food has officially declared famine in Gaza.
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Hospital evacuations are “clearly killing” Gaza patients
Israel's hospital evacuations aim to make Gazans feel nowhere is safe, says ex-al-Shifa surgeon Dr Ahmed Mokhallalati.
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Famine confirmed in northern Gaza, global hunger monitor says
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says Gaza famine is a 'man-made disaster', calls for immediate action.
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Egypt reveals 2,000-year-old sunken artefacts
Statues and ancient artefacts dating back more than 2,000 years have been retrieved from a sunken city.
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Erik Menendez denied parole, decades after killing parents
Menendez, along with his brother Lyle, has served 35 years of a life prison term for fatally shooting their parents.
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Argentina and Chile fans trade blame over ‘barbaric’ violence
FIFA President Gianni Infantino describes match where 100 fans were arrested as 'barbaric' and calls for sanctions.
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