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Photo that broke 1,000 hearts: A mother killed by Israel, a son’s farewell
Barely out of boyhood, Shehab has to contend with losing his mother, the linchpin of his life.
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Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 136
Palestine will speak as the ICJ begins six days of hearings looking into the legality of Israel’s 57-year occupation.
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Oppenheimer triumphs at 2024 BAFTA Film Awards
An epic about the making of the atomic bomb wins seven prizes, including best picture, director and actor.
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Four people hit by lightning near Australia’s Sydney Opera House
More than 10,000 households and businesses left without power due to intense thunderstorms.
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Brazil’s President Lula compares Israel’s war on Gaza to the Holocaust
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza.
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UK’s Starmer calls for a ‘ceasefire that lasts’ in Israel’s war on Gaza
Opposition leader's comments come before a Parliament debate on a motion urging an immediate truce in Gaza.
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What’s the ICJ case against Israel’s illegal occupation of Palestine?
The ICJ will hear 52 countries on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
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How RSS textbooks are reshaping Indian history and science under Modi
Chain of schools run by BJP's far-right ideological mentor served as a laboratory for government changes to syllabuses.
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Ukraine accuses Russia of killing unarmed prisoners after fall of Avdiivka
Security Service of Ukraine announces probe after footage of alleged executions circulates on Telegram messaging app.
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ICJ to hold hearings on Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories
Hearings into the legality of Israel's 57-year occupation are separate from the genocide case brought by South Africa.
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Year of the Dragon: China faces critical moment in push to revive economy
Analysts say Beijing needs to roll out measures to stimulate greater domestic consumption amid slowing growth.
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As Thailand’s Thaksin goes free, questions about his political future loom
Ex-prime minister's release caps period of reconciliation between his populist movement and conservative establishment.
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At least 64 killed in ‘largest’ tribal clashes in Papua New Guinea
Police retrieve 64 bodies after fighting breaks out between rival tribes in Papua New Guinea's northern highlands.
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Alexey Navalny’s widow Yulia to meet EU foreign ministers
Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny died in a Russian jail after spending more than three years behind bars.
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Can Benjamin Netanyahu resist the revolt against his leadership?
Calls are growing louder in Israel for the resignation of the Israeli prime minister.
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Palestinians live in scarcity in Rafah as Israeli ground assault looms
Palestinians struggle to access basic necessities as Israeli attacks continue on Rafah in Gaza.
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US carries out five strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen
US says it hit three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles, one unmanned underwater vessel and one unmanned surface vessel.
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US carries out five strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen
US says it hit three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles, one unmanned underwater vessel and one unmanned surface vessel.
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Hard void to fill: Navalny’s death poses challenges for Russian opposition
The anti-corruption campaigner and opposition leader leaves a legacy of 'the struggle for Russia's better future'.
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Hard void to fill: Navalny’s death poses challenges for Russian opposition
The anti-corruption campaigner and opposition leader leaves a legacy of 'the struggle for Russia's better future'.
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