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North Macedonia votes in elections set to test EU ambitions
Predicted victory for nationalist VMRO-DPMNE may stir tensions with EU neighbours Greece and Bulgaria.
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Student protests against Israel’s war on Gaza spread across Europe
Growing calls and demonstrations for universities to sever ties with Israel trigger clashes and arrests.
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NBA playoffs: Top-seeded Boston Celtics, Okalhoma Thunder win opening games
Celtics control Game One against Cavs thanks to Brown's 32 points, while Doncic is left to rue Mavs' poor performance.
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An election booth inside a forest in India – for just one voter
Polling officers in Gujarat make a two-day trip by bus on bumpy roads to ensure a Hindu monk could vote.
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US pauses weapons delivery to Israel over Rafah offensive concerns: Reports
Biden's administration paused shipment of weapons in effort to prevent full-scale assault on Rafah, official says.
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Pakistan bets on a cannabis high as its economy struggles
A new regulator aims to legalise hemp growth, while crushing a black market. But is Pakistan too late to the party?
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Elon Musk floated robotaxi launch in China, Chinese state media says
Tesla CEO last month made an unannounced visit to Beijing for talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
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Judge delays Trump classified documents case indefinitely
Judge says setting new date would be 'imprudent', casting doubt about whether the trial will start before US election.
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US cancels export licences of suppliers to China’s Huawei
Move comes after launch of AI-enabled laptop drew fire from Republican lawmakers.
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Members of London’s Garrick Club agree to let women join for first time
Vote followed outrage over membership list that revealed the club was a bastion of Britain's establishment.
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Should India take from the rich, give the poor? A new election flashpoint
As India enters the second half of its giant election, wealth distribution has emerged as a central campaign faultline.
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‘Bleak milestone’: UN says 3 million forced to flee in Myanmar conflict
United Nations says the number displaced has jumped by 50 percent in last six months as fighting has intensified.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 804
As the war enters its 804th day, these are the main developments.
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TikTok owner ByteDance files lawsuit against US law forcing app’s sale
In April, President Joe Biden signed a law giving ByteDance nine months to sell US operations over security concerns.
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Sikh leaders welcome arrests in Canada activist killing, but questions loom
Leaders demand justice for threats against Sikh activists in North America and accusations of Indian gov't involvement.
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‘Desperate’ rescues under way as Brazil floods kill 90, displace thousands
Thousands in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state lack water and electricity as floodwaters inundate entire towns.
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‘Hamas proposal very far from Israeli requirements’, Netanyahu says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Hamas ceasefire “proposal” is not acceptable in its current form.
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US plays down Rafah assault, says it will push for Gaza ceasefire deal
Biden administration says Israel has 'legitimate goal' in seizing Rafah crossing but calls for reopening the border.
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‘The goal is to destroy Gaza’: Why Israel rejects a ceasefire with Hamas
Israel has rejected a ceasefire and launched an operation in Rafah, raising fears that the war in Gaza could drag on.
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World leaders call for calm in Rafah
Leaders from all corners of the world are expressing intense opposition to Israel’s offensive in Rafah.
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