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Japan’s minority gov’t faces election setback over inflation, immigration
Soaring prices and anti-foreigner sentiment have become central issues for much of Japan's electorate.
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Four dead as South Korea lashed by torrential rain, displacing thousands
Record rainfall is expected to continue hammering parts of South Korea until Monday as more warnings are issued.
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US restricts visas for Brazilian officials over Bolsonaro ‘witch-hunt’
Brazilian President Lula sharply criticizes the US move, calling it 'arbitrary' and 'baseless'.
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At least 9 killed, many abducted in ‘bandit’ gang attack in Nigeria
Many women and children were reportedly abducted in the deadly attack in Zamfara State.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,241
Here are the key events on day 1,241 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Trump sues Wall Street Journal, Rupert Murdoch for $10bn over Epstein story
US Justice Department files a motion in Manhattan federal court to unseal grand jury transcripts in the Epstein cases.
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Syrian security forces deploy in Suwayda; US brokers Israel-Syria ceasefire
US ambassador says truce was 'supported' by the US and 'embraced' by Turkiye, Jordan and Syria's neighbours.
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US attorney general paves way for more convicted criminals to own guns
Bondi says the proposed change gives her discretion over who can own firearms, in a move opposed by gun control groups.
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Palestinian child shot dead in West Bank by Israeli forces amid land grabs
The 13-year-old was hit with live ammunition near Jenin and reportedly denied medical treatment by Israeli soldiers.
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Hezbollah says it will not give up weapons despite US proposal
Knockback deals potential blow to US diplomat Thomas Barrack’s efforts to help broker Israel-Lebanon peace.
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Trump says newly signed crypto law will establish ‘American dominance’
White House features crypto industry leaders investigated by the government, as critics highlight Trump's crypto ties.
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Venezuela frees 10 Americans in swap for deported men in El Salvador
President Donald Trump had deported nearly 200 Venezuelan men to an El Salvador prison, raising fears for their safety.
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Who is Handala, the inspiration behind latest Gaza flotilla ship
Handala is the new Freedom Flotilla vessel carrying activists and humanitarian aid to challenge the Israeli blockade.
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Slovenia’s parliament votes to legalise assisted dying
Slovenia will join several other countries that have legalised the practice, including Australia and Belgium.
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Three killed in explosion at Los Angeles Sheriff’s training facility
Three members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department were killed in an explosion at a training facility.
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Is the voting system in the UK fair?
Government wants to lower the voting age, saying it aims to modernise UK democracy.
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Explosion at Los Angeles police training centre kills three officers
Los Angeles Sheriff Robert Luna said there is 'no threat to the community' after the deadly blast closed local roads.
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Is the international community finally speaking up about Israel?
Many across the world are rounding on Israel's war on Gaza, with states in the 'Global South' leading the way.
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UN refugee agency warns funding cuts may leave 11 million without aid
Crisis compounded after United States, which provided 40 percent of UNHCR funding last year, slashed its contribution.
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CBS cancels Colbert’s Late Show amid pending Paramount-Skydance merger
Despite financial pressures on the late-night TV model, experts say the timing suggests political motives.
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