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Slovakia’s PM slams judge over conviction of central bank boss
Robert Fico has repeatedly accused judges and prosecutors who probe his allies of political bias.
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Knicks-Pacers: Haliburton struggles in Game 5 loss in NBA East finals
Tyrese Haliburton follows triple-double with single digits as Indiana Pacers are defeated by New York Knicks.
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Exploring Trump’s murky relationship with crypto
US President Donald Trump’s move to relax laws around cryptocurrency while promoting his own coins has been criticised.
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Israel should feel settlement spread comes at a “big price”
Only sanctions and accountability can reverse Israel’s push to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank.
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Macron threatens sanctions on Israelis over ‘untenable’ Gaza aid crisis
French president calls establishment of a Palestinian state 'a moral duty and a political necessity'.
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What and when is Hajj? An illustrated guide, answers to 10 common questions
An estimated 1.8 million Muslims are preparing to embark on the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca which begins on June 4.
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Climate change adds extra month of extreme heat for 4bn people: Report
The study found that without the phasing out of fossil fuels, temperatures will continue to soar.
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RFK Jr ends COVID vaccine recommendation: What do facts say about risks?
Robert F Kennedy Jr revoked CDC's COVID-19 vaccine advice for children and pregnant women, causing expert confusion.
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Sentence for ex-Goldman banker in 1MDB case ‘too short’: Malaysian minister
Former Goldman Sachs banker Tim Leissner was sentenced on Thursday to two years in prison for role in 1MDB scandal.
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White House to amend flagship health report citing phantom studies
The White House said the citation errors were 'formatting issues' that did not detract from the report's importance.
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High stakes as Poland heads to round two of presidential election
The country’s choice of its next president will likely determine whether government can get vital reforms through.
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Japanese seafood set to return to China after Fukushima wastewater row
Tokyo and Beijing are closing in on a deal to allow Japanese seafood exports to resume following 2023 ban.
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Death at the cross: Secret burials, ‘cult-like’ practices at Kenyan church
Recent rescue of worshippers in Migori opens wounds of 2023 Shakahola Forest 'massacre' during which 429 people died.
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South Korea set to break early voting record as presidential election looms
More than a quarter of eligible South Korean voters have now cast their ballots for who should be the next president.
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China sets up international body in Hong Kong to rival World Court
Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu said the body's status would be on par with the UN's International Court of Justice.
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Trump’s plan to tax US college endowments: Who will that hurt and how much?
Republicans say their new bill holds 'woke' universities and tax-exempt entities accountable.
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Ending the “unjustified violence” in Gaza is a “US political decision”
Israeli onslaught in Gaza is shattering the medical system.
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Climate activist Greta Thunberg to join aid ship effort to break Gaza siege
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition plans second sailing after earlier attempt saw ship targeted in drone attack.
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Musk says 50-50 chance of sending uncrewed Starship to Mars by late 2026
The billionaire's Mars mission claim comes despite SpaceX experiencing several failed test launches over recent months.
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Five Mexican musicians abducted, murdered by alleged drug cartel
Relatives of five members of the band Fugitivo, aged 20 to 40, had received ransom demands for their release.
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