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US will charge non-residents $100 to visit its most popular national parks
The spike in fees for non-US residents comes as the National Park Service budget faces potential cuts next year.
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Russia-Ukraine war live: US envoy Witkoff to visit Moscow for peace talks
Tit-for-tat strikes as Russia accuses European nations of trying to scupper US-backed ceasefire negotiations.
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Trump says China’s Xi Jinping agreed to accelerate purchases of US goods
China's Foreign Ministry said Trump initiated call with Xi Jinping and communication was crucial for stable relations.
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Italy adds ‘femicide’ to the criminal code to curb violence against women
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has supported a bill to punish 'femicide' with life imprisonment.
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New Zealand mother jailed for life over ‘suitcase murders’ of her children
Hakyung Lee gets life sentence with a minimum non-parole period of 17 years for murdering her two children.
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Cuba condemns ‘aggressive’ US stance towards Venezuela as tensions rise
Cuba has accused the US of preparing a violent intervention in Venezuela as Washington expands its military presence.
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Indonesia’s Jakarta now the world’s largest city, Tokyo falls to third: UN
Nine of the top 10 mega-cities are in Asia, with Bangladesh's Dhaka projected to be the world's largest city by 2050.
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FBI probes Democrats who urged US troops to defy illegal orders
US lawmakers who warned military against following illegal orders slam 'intimidation, harassment', face FBI interviews.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,371
Here are the key events from day 1,371 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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What are the risks of Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions escalating?
More attacks in both countries despite peace efforts.
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Chelsea thump Barcelona in Champions League as Man City also lose
FIFA Club World Cup champions Chelsea of the English Premier League beat Spain's Barcelona 3-0 in the Champions League.
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Trump to send top envoy to Russia in push to finalise Ukraine plan
US president sends Steve Witkoff to meet Vladimir Putin to iron out 'a few' differences over plan to end Ukraine war.
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Trump administration to retroactively vet refugees already resettled in US
Immigration rights advocates say the new policy aims to 'bully some of the most vulnerable' people in US society.
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Colombian court sentences Alvaro Uribe’s brother to 28 years in prison
A panel of three judges found Santiago Uribe guilty of homicide and criminal conspiracy for his ties to paramilitaries.
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International funding cuts disrupted global response to HIV, UN report says
UNAIDS says millions across the world lost access to treatment and preventive care due to financial shortfalls.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court orders Jair Bolsonaro to begin prison sentence
The ex-president was sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for trying to foment a coup after his election loss.
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Major fire and explosions hit warehouse in west London
A warehouse in West London was engulfed by a large fire as repeated explosions were heard.
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Major fire and explosions hit warehouse in west London
A warehouse in West London was engulfed by a large fire as repeated explosions were heard.
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Twenty-four schoolgirls released after northwestern Nigeria kidnapping
President Tinubu urges intensified efforts to rescue other captives, after release of schoolgirls seized in Kebbi State.
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Twenty-four schoolgirls released after northwestern Nigeria kidnapping
President Tinubu urges intensified efforts to rescue other captives, after release of schoolgirls seized in Kebbi State.
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