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Will a four-day work week solve Germany’s labour shortage?
Counterintuitively, a new German experiment is testing whether working less can help overcome a labour crunch.
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UN Security Council calls for ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan
Fighting has forcibly displaced more than 8 million people, with millions more in need of food and humanitarian aid.
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Analysis: Why are Iranian monarchists backing Israel over its Gaza war?
Iran's monarchists have moved closer to Israel, which they see as a key ally in their fight to reinstate the Pahlavis.
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Why Google’s AI tool was slammed for showing images of people of colour
Gemini's attempt to correct the marginalisation of ethnic minorities has backfired.
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US-led coalition shoots down 15 drones fired by Yemen’s Houthis in Red Sea
US military says it was responding to a large-scale attack by the Iran-aligned group that posed an 'imminent threat'.
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman returning to board after probe into company turmoil
Investigation by outside law firm into Altman's firing finds his conduct 'did not mandate removal.'
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 155
Three more children die of malnutrition in Gaza as US President Biden says ceasefire by Ramadan 'looking tough'.
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US Senate passes $460bn spending bill to avert government shutdown
Vote is a major step towards finalising the 2024 federal budget after months of deadlock in the divided Congress.
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Bollywood ‘takeover’: Pro-Modi films swamp Indian voters ahead of election
At least 10 releases before the election amplify Modi's political agenda and vilify critics - sparing not even Gandhi.
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‘Most vexing’ test: Can Pakistan’s Sharifs revive talks with India’s Modi?
Analysts say India's 2024 election will need to pass first. But a long history between the Sharifs and Modi offers hope
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Snubs, protests and history makers: What to know about the 2024 Oscars
The US-based Academy Awards have long stood as a cultural touchstone, honouring some of the top films of the year.
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Canada lifting freeze on UNRWA funding after weeks of protests, criticism
Rights advocates welcome 'much-needed decision' as Palestinians in Gaza face humanitarian crisis amid Israeli attacks.
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Turkey offers to host Russia-Ukraine peace talks as Erdogan hosts Zelenskyy
Erdogan pitches himself as go-between, Zelenskyy indicates Russia would not be invited to the first meeting.
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Former Israeli security agency chief: Netanyahu wants an endless war
Marc Lamont Hill challenges former head of Israeli navy and former director of Israel’s security service Ami Ayalon.
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UN warns surge in gang violence puts pregnant women at risk in Haiti
'Too many women and young women in Haiti are victims of indiscriminate violence committed by armed gangs,' UN says.
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Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez guilty in drug trafficking case
The former two-term president was convicted on weapons and drug-related charges after being extradited to the US.
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UK university students occupy campus building in protest for Palestine
University of Leeds students are occupying a campus building in protest over the university’s involvement with Israel.
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A State of the Union address or an early election campaign speech?
Joe Biden lashes out at Donald Trump, who will almost certainly be his election rival again in November.
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Aid airdrop kills five people in Gaza after parachute fails
As famine stalks enclave, aid workarounds criticised as a distraction from Israel’s blocking of aid through land routes.
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Environmental worries after ship hit in Red Sea sinks
Environmental concerns are growing after the Rubymar, a UK-owned vessel, sunk in the Red Sea.
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