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Uganda court denies bail to opposition leader Kizza Besigye in treason case
Case has raised concerns among government critics about a crackdown ahead of Uganda's national election early next year.
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How a drowning victim became a lifesaving icon
If you know CPR, chances are you’ve practised on a dummy with the face of a woman who, legend says, drowned in Paris.
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Brazil’s President Lula vetoes parts of environmental ‘devastation bill’
Lula approved the controversial bill easing environmental licensing rules, but struck down or altered 63 articles.
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‘Attack on people’s memory’: Kashmir’s book ban sparks new censorship fears
Indian officials say the books promote violence, secessionism. But critics say the move is aimed at silencing scholars.
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Adidas accused of cultural appropriation by Mexico over new footwear design
Mexican officials say sportswear giant took design idea from Indigenous community in country's southern Oaxaca state.
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Singapore celebrates success on 60th anniversary but challenges loom ahead
Al Jazeera looks at some of the challenges that Singapore could face over its next 60 years.
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Nagasaki marks 80th anniversary of US atomic bomb attack on Japan
Nagasaki's Immaculate Conception Cathedral was rebuilt in 1959 after being almost completely destroyed in the explosion.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,262
Here are the key events on day 1,262 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Mexico has no evidence linking Venezuela’s Maduro to drug cartel: Sheinbaum
Sheinbaum said Mexico has no investigation under way and no proof that Maduro is linked to the Sinaloa Cartel.
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Maps offer hope of saving a rainforest in Malaysian Borneo’s Sarawak
Indigenous communities in Sarawak use community mapping to assert land rights.Â
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‘Islamophobic’: Spanish town’s ban on religious gatherings sparks criticism
The ban, proposed by far-right Vox party, affects Muslims celebrating religious holidays in sports centres in Jumilla.
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Suspect dies, officer injured in shooting at Emory University in Georgia
Those on campus were advised to 'run, hide, fight' as police responded to an active shooter situation near the CDC.
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Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska next week to discuss Ukraine war
The announcement comes as Trump's deadline for Russia to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire passed without any new action.
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Trump offers UCLA $1bn settlement amid pro-Palestine protest standoff
The proposed settlement is the highest yet, as Trump continues pressure universities to submit to wide-ranging demands.
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‘I will never leave’: Palestinians spurn Israel’s plan to occupy Gaza City
Israeli army kills at least 36 Palestinians across enclave, as reality of Netanyahu’s Gaza City takeover plan sinks in.
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Azerbaijan, Armenia sign US-brokered peace accord at the White House
US President Trump says the deal will bring peace and new economic opportunities for the two rivals, but issues remain.
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Security in focus as arrests made in spat of sex toy disruptions in WNBA
How does the WNBA deal with sex-toy throwers? What to know about arrests and security.
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Far-right Israeli football fans set off pyrotechnics in Latvia
Beitar Jerusalem fans sparked chaos in Riga, hurling pyrotechnics and setting off flares during their loss to Riga FC.
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Zambia ex-president must be sent home for burial, South African court rules
After months of dispute, Pretoria high court says Edgar Lungu's family must hand over his body for burial in Zambia.
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UN Secretary-General slams Israel’s Gaza City takeover plan
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ office slammed Israel’s decision to take control of Gaza City.
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