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Bombs and viruses: The shadowy history of Israel’s attacks on Iranian soil
From cyberattacks and assassinations to drone strikes, Israel-linked plots have targeted Iran for years.
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In Trump’s New York ‘hush money’ case, prosecutors push election angle
Experts say that prosecutors will attempt to make the case that Trump falsified business records to tip the 2016 race.
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Mass evacuations as floods in Russia’s Kurgan region set to peak
Kurgan and Tyumen regions of Russia, and parts of Kazakhstan, are threatened by some of the worst flooding in history.
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‘Prejudice, Islamophobia’: Free speech fears as UK redefines extremism
Experts say a new definition disproportionately targets groups that advocate for Muslims' civil rights.
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Birth, death, escape: Three women’s struggle through Sudan’s war
Since Sudan erupted into war a year ago, Hind, Noon and Yasmine have fought for themselves, for their future.
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Mapping Israel-Lebanon cross-border attacks
Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged 4,700 attacks in the past six months, displacing tens of thousands of people.
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Floods kill 58 in Tanzania with heavy rains persisting
More than 100,000 people have been affected by the flooding, which has hit Tanzania's coastal areas hard.
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Pakistan probes shooting of accused in 2013 murder of alleged Indian spy
Amir Tamba, who was acquitted in Sarabjit Singh's killing, is critically injured in Lahore shooting, media reports say.
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Trump hush money trial begins in New York: Why is the case so significant?
Trump is facing a criminal trial for alleged hush money, including a payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
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US eyes accelerated funding for Israel as it warns against Iran retaliation
Despite warning on all-out war with Iran, US renews efforts to push stalled funding package for Israel.
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World number one Scottie Scheffler claims second Masters golf title
The 27-year-old closed with a 68, collecting his second green jacket at Augusta National with a dominant display.
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Apple announces investment in Vietnam as Tim Cook visits Hanoi
Apple CEO is expected to meet programmers, students and content creators during two-day visit.
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Thousands try to return home to north Gaza after ‘open checkpoint’ rumours
Displaced Palestinians hoping to get back to the north flooded al-Rashid Street, despite Israel saying route was closed.
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‘We’re on the edge’: Palestinians terrified by Israeli settler violence
Mobs of Israeli settlers attacked West Bank Palestinian villages recently, raising people's fears for their safety.
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UN urges restraint as Iran and Israel trade barbs at Security Council
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urges adversaries 'to step back from the brink' of a wider conflict.
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War and famine in Sudan: How did we get here?
Sudan erupted into war one year ago and the conflict has since pushed five million people to the brink of famine.
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 192
Iran launched hundreds of drones at Israel over the weekend in response to a suspected Israeli attack on its consulate.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 781
As the war enters its 781st day, these are the main developments.
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Former Australian gov’t staffer raped colleague in Parliament, judge finds
Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation claim against broadcaster and journalist over 2021 interview with his accuser.
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Stocks slide on Middle East tensions as hope crisis contained stems losses
Stock markets in Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea fall after Iran's attack on Israel.
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