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PKK begins disarmament process after 40 years of armed struggle in Turkiye
Fighters from PKK begin symbolic disarmament in Iraq’s northern Kurdish region, ending decades-long battle with Turkiye.
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Where is Liberia, whose president Trump praised for his ‘good English’?
Liberia was founded in 1822 as a colony for free Black Americans in West Africa as slavery ended.
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Protests in Brazil condemn Trump’s 50% tariffs
Protesters in Brazil burned an effigy of Donald Trump as they gathered to condemn 50% US tariffs for Brazilian goods.
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Bangladeshi rap, memes helped oust Hasina — now they’re reshaping politics
Young Bangladeshis are using the same weapons that helped them uproot Sheikh Hasina to hold today's rulers accountable.
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US, Russian top diplomats hold fresh talks on Ukraine at ASEAN meeting
'Positive trend' in US-Russia ties remains despite Washington's 'zigzag' policy, Moscow says.
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Gunmen in Pakistan kidnap, kill nine bus passengers, officials say
Separatist Baloch fighters have in past claimed responsibility for attacks in the southwestern Balochistan province.
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Life in occupied West Bank “miserable” as settler violence rises
Issa Amro on life in the occupied West Bank becoming increasingly miserable for Palestinians.
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Son of drug lord ‘El Chapo’ set for guilty plea in US trafficking case
Ovidio Guzman Lopez plans to change his not guilty plea during a hearing after arrest in 2023.
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‘Crimes against humanity’ in Sudan’s Darfur: ICC deputy prosecutor
The Hague court's Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan warns civil war 'has reached an intolerable state'.
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Made in Palestine
Made in Palestine is a documentary short set inside the Hirbawi textile factory.
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Six Secret Service agents suspended over Trump assassination failings
The agency said the six unnamed individuals face punishments ranging from '10- to 42-day suspensions without pay'.
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Trump slaps 35 percent tariff on Canada starting August 1
US president also eyes blanket tariffs of 15 to 20 percent on other trading partners as his trade war widens.
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Argentina’s ex-president Fernandez to stand trial for corruption
Former leader accused of using a broker married to his personal secretary to secure government insurance policies.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,233
Here are the key events on day 1,233 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Democrats publish leaked Justice Department messages on US deportation push
Senator Dick Durbin has said the messages appear to support claims that the Trump administration defied court orders.
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US widens public benefit restrictions for undocumented immigrants
Access will be restricted to 13 more federal programmes, including an educational project for low-income children.
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Mahmoud Khalil files $20m claim against Trump for wrongful detention
The Palestinian student activist has accused the Trump administration of smearing his name and unlawful imprisonment.
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Hikers brave torrential rain on Malaysia’s Mount Kinabalu
Footage shows hikers on Malaysia’s Mount Kinabalu descending its peak through surging water after torrential rains.
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Is suspending asylum requests the right way to curb immigration?
Athens warns it will now arrest people entering Greece without authorisation from North Africa.
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England-India: Root’s 99 keeps tourists at bay on day one of third Test
Former England captain hits an unbeaten 99 as the hosts close first day against India on 251-4.
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