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Taliban marks fourth anniversary of return to power with internal threats
Four years on, Afghanistan remains an international pariah for its harsh repression of women.
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Hurricane Erin threatens Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands with flooding
Heavy rains are forecast to start with the storm expected to become a major Category 3 storm over the weekend.
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Afghans in US mark Taliban Kabul takeover amid Trump immigration crackdown
Advocates say Trump policies add fear to four years of uncertainty for Afghans seeking safety in US after Taliban rise.
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A political shift ahead? What to know about Bolivia’s presidential election
An economic crisis and divided left has opened the door to a possible right-wing victory for the first time in decades.
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Nearly 200 people killed in Pakistan in heavy rains, flash floods
Disaster agency says the majority of deaths happened in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northwest Pakistan.
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Mallorca vs Barcelona: La Liga – teams, start, lineups
Barcelona kick off their La Liga title defence at Mallorca on Saturday with Marcus Rashford's registration in doubt.
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Trump’s takeover of DC police department faces new lawsuit amid crackdown
Washington, DC attorney general says in a new lawsuit that Trump is going far beyond his power under the law.
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How the world is reacting to Israel’s settlement plan in occupied West Bank
Plans to develop the illegal E1 settlement, which would jeopardise a future Palestinian state, widely condemned.
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Can Putin sway Trump with economic offers in Alaska?
Putin will hope to appeal to Trump’s business instincts by discussing economic ties alongside the future of Ukraine.
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Israel’s Ben Gvir filmed threatening Marwan Barghouti in prison
Palestinian officials call Israeli threats against jailed leader Marwan Barghouti, an "unprecedented provocation."
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What to expect when Trump and Putin meet in Alaska
Donald Trump is meeting Vladimir Putin on Friday, but the White House is signalling that major agreements are unlikely.
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Liverpool target Isak ‘controls’ his Newcastle future
Swedish international striker Alexander Isak has been training away from his Newcastle colleagues amid Liverpool link.
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Rescuers search for missing after devastating Kashmir cloudburst
Rescuers in Kashmir search for survivors after flash floods triggered by a deadly cloudburst claim at least 60 lives.
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Hezbollah says Lebanon disarmament plan serves Israel, vows to keep weapons
Group's leader urges government 'not to hand over the country to an insatiable Israeli aggressor or an American tyrant'.
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Lebanon, Iran’s delicate diplomacy amid calls to disarm Hezbollah
Iran dispatches one of its most senior politicians to Beirut in a bid to soothe tensions.
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Geneva talks on global plastic pollution treaty collapse without a deal
Several delegates express dismay at the failure to break a deadlock at the sixth round of talks in under three years.
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Palestinians condemn Israel’s Ben-Gvir over Marwan Barghouti threat
Footage shows far-right minister taunting 66-year-old Palestinian leader during jail visit.
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Trump faces “serious risks” with Putin’s “maximalist demands”
David Salvo, of the Alliance for Securing Democracy, warns of Putin's push to sway Trump on Ukraine.
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Japan minister visits controversial shrine to mark World War II anniversary
Japan marks 80 years since Emperor Hirohito announced his country's surrender to Allied forces.
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Sewage floods Gaza’s Nasser Hospital after Israeli strike
Sewage water has flooded Gaza’s Nasser Hospital after an Israeli strike damaged nearby infrastructure.
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