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Total solar eclipse sweeps across North America: Eight highlights
The path of totality crossed several major cities including Dallas, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Buffalo and Montreal.
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Activists calling for Israel arms embargo paint UK Labour Party office red
Activists spray red paint on the UK’s Labour Party headquarters in a protest calling for an arms embargo against Israel.
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From unfair trade to TikTok: US Treasury Secretary Yellen’s China trip
US-China talks come amid Biden administration's complaints that Beijing is unfairly subsidising Chinese industries.
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‘On borrowed time’: World marks new global heat record in March
European climate agency says ocean surface temperature also reached new record raising risk of extreme weather.
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Why a Sri Lankan island is sparking an Indian election controversy
PM Modi claims former Congress government sneakily gifted Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka. But the truth is complex.
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Tesla settles lawsuit over Autopilot crash that killed Apple engineer
The settlement avoids a jury trial months ahead of Tesla's scheduled release of a self-driving taxi.
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Biden unveils $6.6bn for Taiwan’s TSMC to ramp up US chip production
Taiwanese chip giant will build third facility in Arizona as part of $65bn investment in the US.
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Biden unveils $6.6bn for Taiwan’s TSMC to ramp up US chip production
Taiwanese chip giant will build third facility in Arizona as part of $65bn investment in the US.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 775
As the war enters its 775th day, these are the main developments.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 775
As the war enters its 775th day, these are the main developments.
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‘Accepted in both [worlds]’: Indonesia’s Chinese Muslims prepare for Eid
Many Chinese become Muslim through marriage to Indonesian Muslims but hold onto their traditions.
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Indigenous people in Philippines’s north ‘ready to fight’ as tensions rise
The remote island of Itbayat is in the eye of any conflict with China and its residents are preparing themselves.
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In Indonesia and Malaysia, beauty is big business during Eid al-Fitr
Cosmetics brands in Southeast Asia look to cash in on Ramadan period shopping boom.
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Photos: Mexico, US, Canada mesmerised by rare total solar eclipse
The moon fully blocked the sun in parts of Canada, Mexico and US, drawing the attention of star-gazers and scientists.
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Biden unveils new plans to ease US student loan debt for millions
US president announces renewed effort to provide 'life changing' debt relief, a key issue for young voters.
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Is Myanmar’s military losing ground?
Rebel groups have made several gains against military rulers in recent weeks.
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In Michigan, a Ramadan like no other as Muslims grapple with Gaza’s siege
Across the US, the Islamic holiday is less joyous, more sombre as Muslims seek answers to the suffering in Gaza.
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Moment total solar eclipse occurs in North America
Watch the moment a total solar eclipse wows onlookers in North America.
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UN Security Council refers Palestine’s full membership bid to committee
Palestinian UN envoy Riyad Mansour urges Security Council to implement 'global consensus on the two-state solution'.
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Trump says abortion should be up to US states, avoids backing national ban
Joe Biden says Donald Trump 'scrambling' as reproductive rights set to be central issue ahead of November election.
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