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Myanmar’s military drafts thousands in first year of conscription drive
Forced conscription has failed to change the course of Myanmar’s grinding civil war, and many are refusing to serve.
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Six killed after helicopter crashes in New York’s Hudson River
A family of Spanish tourists, including three children, were killed in the crash, New York City Mayor Eric Adams says.
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Iran warns expulsion of UN inspectors but vows ‘good faith’ in US talks
The United States and Iran are set for talks on Iran's nuclear programme in Oman on Saturday.
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Man Utd held by late Lyon Europa League goal; Tottenham draw, Chelsea win
Manchester United are denied a win as Olympique Lyonnais secure a late 2-2 draw in their quarterfinal first-leg tie.
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Palestinian Ahmad Manasra released from Israeli prison after nine years
Ahmad Manasra, 23, has been released after completing nine-and-a-half-year sentence, lawyer says.
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Prada acquires rival Versace for $1.4bn despite tariff uncertainty
The multibillion-dollar deal strengthens Italy's position in luxury fashion industry.
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Trump warns tariffs will return without trade deals
Trump says paused tariffs will return if trade deals aren't reached.
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US stocks down as trade war with China deepens
The White House says President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports from China is currently 145 percent.
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American Airlines planes bump wings at Washington airport
At least three members of Congress are on one of the planes in this latest mishap at Reagan National.
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US-Russia prisoner swap: Ukraine aid donor for tech smuggler
Russia freed US citizen Ksenia Karelina, jailed for donating to Ukraine aid, in swap for accused smuggler Arthur Petrov.
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Tunisia mass trial highlights opposition crackdown, weakening of judiciary
Trial of more than 40 people charged with plotting against the state, including prominent politicians, resumes Friday.
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Gaza residents share fears of thirst after Israel destroys water resources
Israel has bombed one of Gaza’s only operational water desalination plants that was supplying people with clean water.
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Tanzania opposition party leader Tundu Lissu charged with treason
Lissu’s lawyer Rugemeleza Nshala said the charges against his client were politically driven.
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Turkiye and Israel hold talks to avoid clashes in Syria
'Technical talks' aim to set up communications channel to avoid clashes in the region, Turkish official says.
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Manchester United: Cantona claims Ratcliffe is destroying club
Former Man Utd captain Eric Cantona blasts club ownership at fan event.
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‘Make showers great again’: Why Trump’s fighting bathroom water pressure
Trump's new executive order declares showerheads will not be 'weak and worthless' any more. But what about water bills?
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Trump-China tariff war: What could the US gain and lose?
Trump's 125 percent tariffs on Chinese imports come into force amid market relief elsewhere.
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Unpacking Israel’s war on international humanitarian law
Israel has tried to legally justify its attacks and treatment of Palestinians, even as it goes against international law
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Who is Pierre Poilievre, Canada’s Conservative leader?
Poilievre faces tight election race to become prime minister in campaign dominated by Trump threats.
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Activists turn US embassy pond blood red in London
Greenpeace activists in London have turned the US embassy’s pond blood red in protest of arms sales to Israel.
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