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Can Jacob Zuma emerge as kingmaker in South Africa’s election?
Zuma's MK party is gaining in polls while ANC support slips. But is he still as influential outside the ruling party?
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Can Jacob Zuma emerge as kingmaker in South Africa’s election?
Zuma's MK party is gaining in polls while ANC support slips. But is he still as influential outside the ruling party?
Categories: South Asia
Russia unleashes ‘massive’ barrage targeting Ukraine energy infrastructure
Ukraine continues to call for more weapons as Russia seeks to batter industry and resistance.
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Russia unleashes ‘massive’ barrage targeting Ukraine energy infrastructure
Ukraine continues to call for more weapons as Russia seeks to batter industry and resistance.
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Israel says reopening key Gaza border point as it steps up Rafah attacks
Israeli forces also pound central Gaza as negotiations continue in Egypt for a ceasefire in the enclave.
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Israel says reopening key Gaza border point as it steps up Rafah attacks
Israeli forces also pound central Gaza as negotiations continue in Egypt for a ceasefire in the enclave.
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India arrests four for duping young men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Arrests come two months after investigators conducted raids across 13 locations in India and detained several people.
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India arrests four for duping young men into fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Arrests come two months after investigators conducted raids across 13 locations in India and detained several people.
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Support from lecturers and no arrests as Spanish students rally for Gaza
The police response to Spain's campus action has been relatively muted while more than 2,000 academics join protests.
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Support from lecturers and no arrests as Spanish students protest for Gaza
The police response to Spain's campus action has been relatively muted while more than 2,000 academics join protests.
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Hong Kong court bans protest song Glory to Hong Kong
Ruling also means the song can no longer be disseminated or reproduced on internet-based platforms.
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Anti-Gaza war protest marchers in New York City say ‘hands off Rafah’
Hundreds of protesters have been marching through New York to condemn Israel’s escalating attacks on Rafah in Gaza.
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World experienced hottest April on record, climate monitor says
Sweltering Earth endures 11-month warming streak as global air and sea surface temperatures soar.
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Malaysia plans ‘orangutan diplomacy’ in palm oil pitch
Commodities minister says critically endangered animals could be given to countries that buy Malaysia's palm oil.
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Malaysian football on alert after spate of attacks on top players
Former captain Safiq Rahim's car came under attack by assailants days after forward Faisal Halim was splashed with acid.
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Japan’s Toyota posts record 4.9tn yen profit driven by hybrid demand
Japanese car giant says net profit reached 4.94 trillion yen ($31.9bn) in the year to March.
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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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