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Thousands rally in Georgia as Parliament advances ‘foreign influence’ bill
Police in the capital, Tbilisi, fired tear gas and stun grenades to clear protesters opposed to the draft legislation.
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Active Clubs: A new far-right threat to democratic elections
A new network blending far-right extremism with MMA training is growing rapidly across North America and Europe.
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Philippines summons China envoy over water cannon attack in South China Sea
The Philippines protests China’s ‘dangerous manoeuvres’ 20th time this year, as tensions escalate over disputed shoal.
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Police dismantle UCLA anti-Gaza war camp and arrest protesters
A number of anti-war protesters have been arrested by US police who have moved in to dismantle the tent encampment.
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Why South Africa’s opposition may struggle to unseat the ruling ANC
Despite the ANC facing possible voter decline this election, analysts say the opposition is splintered and disorganised.
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‘Blood minerals’: What are the hidden costs of the EU-Rwanda supply deal?
EU plans to secure supplies for green revolution from Rwanda likely to support smuggling of conflict minerals from DRC.
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Identity war: Far from frontlines, Ukraine resists Russia’s cultural legacy
Many Ukrainians back official 'decolonisation' efforts but others say it is misguided and defined by hostility.
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South Korea parliament approves new probe into deadly 2022 Halloween crush
Victims' families have demanded independent investigation into disaster that killed more than 150 people.
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US police filmed leaving UCLA anti-war camp
US police have been filmed leaving the anti-war camp at UCLA after hundreds of officers were deployed to clear it.
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Russia troops accused of ‘executing’ surrendering Ukraine soldiers: Report
Human Rights Watch investigates 'apparent summary executions' and says actions could amount to war crimes.
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Pakistan T20 squad: Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali back for England and Ireland tour
Babar Azam to lead 18-man squad which also includes injured wicketkeepers Azam Khan and Mohammad Rizwan.
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UCLA campus standoff as police order pro-Palestinian protesters to leave
Hundreds of police in riot gear mass on US campus as students threatened with arrest.
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OECD lifts global growth outlook as US, China outperform expectations
Paris-based organisation predicts global economy to expand by 3.1 percent this year and 3.2 percent in 2025.
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Man accused of spraying ‘pesticide’ on US anti-Gaza war encampment
A man has been filmed spraying an unknown liquid on protesters’ belongings and banners at a Palestine solidarity camp.
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New York police remove protesters camped inside Fordham University building
Police in New York have arrested anti-war students inside a building at Fordham University during their protests.
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Riot police move in to dismantle peaceful pro-Palestinian protest at UCLA
Students disperse from US campus amid din of detonating flashbangs, 'large number of arrests'.
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NBA playoffs: Celtics crush Heat to win series, Mavericks thrash Clippers
Boston Celtics advance to semifinals with 4-1 win, Luka Doncic-led Dallas Mavericks take 3-2 lead over LA Clippers.
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Colombia president cuts ties with Israel over war on Gaza
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro says the country is cutting diplomatic ties with Israel over its war on Gaza.
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Boxer Ryan Garcia denies using banned drug Ostarine for Devin Haney fight
'I don't even know where to get steroids,' Garcia said, after reports claimed he had tested positive for a banned drug.
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Microsoft unveils $2.2bn investment in Malaysia focused on AI, cloud
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says firm will provide education and training to 200,000 people.
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