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Drone video shows extent of snow-melt flooding Russia and Kazakhstan
Drone video shows rows of houses and streets underwater in Russia and Kazakhstan.
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North Korea’s Kim says ‘now is time to be prepared for war’: State media
Kim Jong Un threatens 'the enemy' will be dealt with a 'death blow' in case of an armed conflict.
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As Russia’s war rages, Ukraine’s mental health crisis spirals
Ukraine estimates that almost half the population needs support, but there is a shortage of trained psychologists.
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The solidarity of shared trauma: De-exceptionalising Gaza
The genocide in Gaza is reshaping psychic life and political imaginations far beyond Palestine.
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Australian women lose bid to sue Qatar Airways over 2020 strip searches
Judge dismisses case because women not searched on the aircraft, says they could seek damages from the airport operator.
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Will oil prices keep rising, and how will that affect inflation?
The increase this year, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply shocks, could hamper efforts to rein in inflation.
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Akebono, sumo’s first foreign-born grand champion, dies aged 54
The enormous Hawaiian-born wrestler helped raise the international profile of Japanese sumo in the 1990s.
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Vietnam tycoon Truong My Lan sentenced to death in $12.5bn fraud case
The largest case of fraud in Vietnam's history has been uncovered as part of a major state anticorruption drive.
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Myanmar troops retreat to Thai border bridge after rebel advance
Hundreds of Myanmar soldiers are believed to have retreated to a border crossing with Thailand.
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Romanian ex-prisoners fight to save memory of former communist jails
Some 44 prisons and 72 forced labour camps were set up under the regime for more than 150,000 political prisoners.
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‘Turning a blind eye’: Zelenskyy slams allies as Russia intensifies attacks
Ukraine president says country needs air defence systems, not 'lengthy' talks, as Russia targets energy infrastructure.
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Children playing on Eid use destroyed Gaza mosque as a slide
The remains of a mosque destroyed in an Israeli attack in Gaza became a makeshift slide for children on Eid.
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Miami, Messi crash out of CONCACAF Champions Cup at quarterfinal stage
Messi's return from injury was not enough to prevent Monterrey from cruising to a 5-2 aggregate victory.
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‘Overspeeding’ truck plunges into ravine killing 17 pilgrims in Pakistan
Passengers were en route to a pilgrimage site in Balochistan when the crash took place during Eid al-Fitr.
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 188
An Israeli attack in northern Gaza on Wednesday killed three sons of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh.
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‘Separated’: Why is India sealing its Myanmar border, dividing families?
Families, trade and life in this pocket of northeast India knew no national borders. Until now.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 777
As the war enters its 777th day, these are the main developments.
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Trudeau says China tried to meddle in Canada elections
Canada's PM Justin Trudeau said election results were not affected and it was 'improbable' Beijing preferred any party.
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What will the future bring between Hezbollah and Israel?
Analysts believe an escalation is imminent, but views vary on how things will go.
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Myanmar troops retreat to Thai border bridge after days of fighting
Deteriorating situation in Myawaddy adds to pressure on generals who seized power in a 2021 coup.
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