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Orangutan seen treating wound with medicinal plant in world first
Sumatran orangutan named Rakus was seen using a plant to treat a facial wound possibly sustained during a fight.
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Biden labels Japan and India ‘xenophobic’ along with China and Russia
Comments met with surprise since US president has sought to deepen ties with key ally Japan, as well as India.
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Why are Pakistan’s wheat farmers protesting against the government?
Farmers say recent wheat import policies have caused their financial woes.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 799
As the war enters its 799th day, these are the main developments.
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‘Vote jihad’: As Modi raises anti-Muslim India election pitch, what’s next?
As the campaign targeting of Muslims becomes more direct and shrill, experts fear Modi’s words could encourage violence.
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KFC Malaysia temporarily closes outlets amid Gaza boycott
Franchise operator cites 'challenging economic conditions' amid local reports linking closures to boycotts of Israel.
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KFC Malaysia temporarily closes outlets amid Gaza boycott
Franchise operator cites 'challenging economic conditions' amid local reports linking closures to boycotts of Israel.
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Israeli firms sold invasive surveillance tech to Indonesia: Report
Investigation by Amnesty, Haaretz, Tempo and others finds links between official bodies and agencies from at least 2017.
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Israeli firms sold invasive surveillance tech to Indonesia: Report
Investigation by Amnesty, Haaretz, Tempo and others finds links between official bodies and agencies from at least 2017.
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Apple iPhone sales plunge, as shares rise on dividend, stock buyback news
Sales of the iPhone fall 10 percent amid growing competition from Chinese rivals such as Huawei.
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Austin confirms Russians deployed to airbase housing US military in Niger
Officials says Russians do not have access to US forces at Airbase 101 as Moscow's troops deployed to a separate hanger.
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Australia’s Albanese declares ‘national crisis’ after killings of women
Government pledges action after tens of thousands of people rally over killings of women by their partners.
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Five takeaways from day 10 of Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial
The court heard a witness testify to secret recordings of Trump, in which he appears to negotiate the Daniels payment.
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US acknowledges Syria air strike killed farmer rather than al-Qaeda leader
Botched strike is latest incident to raise questions about lack of accountability for civilian deaths from US strikes.
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Abu Ghraib: Iraqi victims’ case against US contractor ends in mistrial
Three survivors sued the company CACI in civil court for abuses committed at the hands of US soldiers and contractors.
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Gaza will need largest post-war reconstruction effort since 1945, UN says
UN Development Programme official estimates post-war reconstruction will cost between $40-50bn.
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Turkey says it halts trade with Israel over Gaza aid access
Turkey's Ministry of Trade cites humanitarian crisis in Gaza for its decision to suspend imports and exports.
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After years of decline, a new generation of organised labour rises in US
US experiencing the biggest strike wave in 50 years.
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Police clear pro-Palestine encampment at UCLA
Over 130 students have been arrested after police cleared the UCLA campus of anti-Gaza war demonstrators
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UN, EU, US urge Georgia to halt ‘foreign agents’ bill as protests grow
Thousands gather in Tbilisi to protest against the bill, which passed its second reading in parliament this week.
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