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Hundreds pray for marine safety at sacred seaside festival near Tokyo
Residents at Kurihama beach join a summer festival, praying for marine safety and celebrating community.
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Why did Zelenskyy try to curb autonomy of Ukraine’s anti-graft agencies?
The Ukrainian president's move to strip the autonomy of anticorruption watchdogs prompts protests, forcing U-turn.
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US stopover by Taiwan’s president cancelled; Trump mulls China trip: Report
US President Donald Trump reportedly opposed a stopover in New York by Taiwan's president, says considers China trip.
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Trump denies seeking summit with Xi, says he ‘may’ visit China
US president says he will visit China only at the invitation of Chinese leader.
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On huge river island in India’s Assam, annual floods threaten local arts
Women making clay pots using their feet, men-only performances past midnight - some unique art forms being washed away.
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Lakers’ Luka Doncic shows offseason fitness gains in Men’s Health
The Lakers All-Star guard discussed his summer body transformation with Men's Health Magazine before a new NBA season.
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Message in a bottle found in Ireland prompts theories about Taiwanese crew
Purported SOS message revives hopes for answers about the fate of crew that disappeared four years ago.
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England’s victory parade: How the Lionesses won the UEFA Euro 2025 title
Chaos followed England from the beginning of Euro 2025, but like true Lionesses, they roared back every single time.
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North Korea says US must accept its status as a nuclear weapons state
North Korean leader’s powerful sister says talks aimed at denuclearisation would be interpreted as a 'mockery'.
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Five dead in New York City shooting, including police officer, suspect
The attacker was armed with an M4 rifle when he opened fire inside a skyscraper at 345 Park Avenue, Manhattan.
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Thailand accuses Cambodia of ceasefire violations but truce still holding
Thai troops have retaliated 'appropriately' and in 'self-defence', Major-General Winthai Suvaree said in a statement.
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As Trump’s August 1 deadline looms, tariffs are here to stay, experts say
Trump's protectionist moves likely to keep pushing countries to lessen their reliance on the US, analysts say.
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Israeli settler kills West Bank activist who worked on Oscar-winning film
Awdah Hathaleen was from Masafer Yatta, a community whose resistance to settlers was featured in No Other Land.
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Heavy rains leave 30 dead in China’s capital Beijing as downpour continues
Beijing is expected to see its heaviest rainfall on Tuesday, with up to 300mm (11.8 inches) forecast for some areas.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,251
Here are the key events on day 1,251 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Did the EU capitulate to Donald Trump’s tariff threats?
Trade agreement receives mixed reaction in Europe.
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ISIL claims responsibility for deadly church attack in eastern DR Congo
A UN mission says 43 worshippers were killed in the attack at a night mass in a church.
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Thailand, Cambodia ceasefire ends days of deadly border clashes
Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an immediate, unconditional ceasefire after five days of deadly border clashes.
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Aid arrives in Syria’s Suwayda as UN says humanitarian situation critical
Syrian Red Crescent convoy enters Suwayda province, state media reports, as UN warns humanitarian access 'constrained'.
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UN chief calls for ‘viable two-state solution’ to Israel-Palestine conflict
Antonio Guterres calls for 'a decisive turning point' at international conference boycotted by the US and Israel.
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