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Japan’s famous brother-and-sister act eye more Olympic judo gold
Three years after the Tokyo Olympics, Japan's Hifumi Abe and his sister Uta want to go for gold again in Paris Olympics.
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Russian corruption probe widens as senior defence official arrested
Yuri Kuznetsov, the second senior official arrested in the case, is accused of bribery after being found holding $1m.
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Russia’s Putin to visit China in first foreign trip since re-election
The Russian leader's May 16-17 visit aims to underscore the deepening 'no limits' partnership with China's Xi Jinping.
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Russia’s defence rejig: ‘Unfortunately for Ukraine, a very effective move’
Analysts predict Andrei Belousov will boost Russia's military-industrial complex as Kyiv's forces struggle on the front.
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Unrest wracks French Pacific territory of New Caledonia
Authorities impose an overnight curfew and ban gatherings after violent unrest in the capital, Noumea.
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Gaza ceasefire deadlocked as Israel’s Rafah attacks set talks ‘backward’
Qatar says mediation efforts are being hampered by Israel’s offensive on Gaza’s southern city.
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Palestinians mark 76 years of Nakba as new tragedy unfolds in Gaza
The Nakba is at the core of the Palestinian struggle, but in many ways pales in comparison to Israel's war on Gaza.
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Israeli forces attacked ‘known aid worker locations’ in Gaza: Rights group
Human Rights Watch says aid workers' convoys and facilities have been targeted at least eight times since last October.
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A UN resolution on the Srebrenica genocide ignites old tensions
Leaders from Serbia and Bosnia's Republika Srpska have been campaigning against the adoption of a UN resolution.
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Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup squad: Shakib named in Shanto-led side
The 37-year-old all-rounder has played 36 matches in all previous editions of the tournament from 2007 to 2022.
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Melinda French Gates resigns as Gates Foundation co-chair, gets $12.5bn
French Gates says she will exit with $12.5bn for her own charity work to uplift women and families.
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Number of internally displaced people hit record 75.9 million in 2023
Report says 7.7 million people displaced by disasters and 68.3 million by conflict and violence last year.
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Unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir: What’s behind the recent protests?
Why are the residents of Pakistan-administered Kashmir out on the streets and what are their demands?
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Paris 2024: China gives table tennis legend Ma another shot at Olympic gold
Ma Long's inclusion in China's table tennis squad gives him a chance to win gold in his fourth consecutive Olympics.
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Kazakhstan jails former minister for 24 years over wife’s torture, murder
United Nations says about 400 women die from domestic violence in Kazakhstan each year, but many cases go unreported.
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Army officer resigns due to US support for Israel’s war in Gaza
'Shame and guilt' drove Major Harrison Mann to quit in November, but he was 'afraid' of expressing it earlier.
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At least 14 killed as billboard collapses in Mumbai during thunderstorm
The billboard collapsed on some houses and a petrol station next to a busy road in the eastern suburb of Ghatkopar.
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‘Unbearable’: Will 45C heatwaves affect who India chooses in election?
Candidates are fainting, voter turnout is lower, and research suggests extreme heat could influence who people choose.
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NBA playoffs: Celtics take 3-1 lead, Thunder level series with Mavericks
Celtics surged ahead of the Cavs with a 109-102 win as LeBron James watched on at his old stomping ground.
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US promises Ukraine military aid to make ‘real difference’ on the way
Ukraine's president lauds arrival of 'crucial' US aid as Antony Blinken makes surprise trip to Kyiv.
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