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‘The goal is not peace’: What’s behind Putin’s wartime Russia reshuffle?
President's surprise reshuffle to see deputy prime minister and economist Andrei Belousov seize defence minister's role.
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Will Israel’s war on Gaza sway South Africa’s election?
Ruling ANC is vocally pro-Palestine while main opposition DA is neutral on Gaza war, which may affect voters on May 29.
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Court confirms German intelligence surveillance of ‘extremist’ AfD
Court finds 'sufficient evidence' to justify the classification of the far-right party as a threat to democracy.
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Host nation Germany set for massive security challenge at Euro 2024
Germany faces multiple security threats at Euro 2024 with hooliganism and Ukraine two of the main concerns.
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Tunisian lawyer arrested by masked police during live news report
See the moment a prominent lawyer and critic of the Tunisian government was arrested by masked police officers.
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Star witness Cohen testifies against Trump in hush money trial
Former Trump lawyer's testimony set to be key in ex-president's criminal prosecution, six months ahead of US election.
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UK charges three with working for Hong Kong intelligence
Suspects accused of violating National Security Act as cases against Chinese and Russian spies mount across Europe.
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Gaza solidarity encampments: We, as educators, need to protect our students
We have a duty of care for our students who are being attacked for standing against genocide.
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Israelis killing Palestinians ‘in cold blood’ in occupied West Bank
The number of Palestinians killed there by Israeli soldiers and settlers has reached unprecedented levels.
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Flash floods in Afghanistan devastate lives and livelihoods
Driven by unusually heavy seasonal rains, the floods have killed hundreds and destroyed homes and livestock.
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Can Pakistan’s Imran Khan and army patch up, a year after violent clashes?
Both sides have so far rejected concessions, but many analysts say this rupture is untenable and a compromise is needed.
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Lithuania’s Nauseda wins first round of presidential election
Incumbent president will now go into a run-off against rival Ingrida Simonyte on May 26, in repeat of 2019.
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NBA playoffs: Nuggets edge Timberwolves, Pacers thrash Knicks in game 4
Defending champs Denver bounced back to level series 2-2, while Indiana beat NY Knicks 121-89 in game four.
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India election 2024: Why isn’t Modi’s BJP fielding candidates in Kashmir?
Absence of the prime minister's party from electoral fray in Muslim-majority region seen as a sign of its unpopularity.
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Death toll in Indonesian floods, volcanic mud flows rises to 41
At least 17 people still missing after heavy rains washed mud and cold lava down the slopes of Mount Marapi.
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Thousands of Georgians defy warnings to join protest against ‘Russia’ bill
Protesters angry at gov't efforts to pass law against 'foreign agents' which mirrors repressive Russian legislation.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 809
As the war enters its 809th day, these are the main developments.
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Russia’s Putin to remove Sergei Shoigu as defence minister
President proposes Andrei Belousov as defence minister with Sergei Shoigu to become secretary of Security Council.
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Why isn’t the BJP fielding a candidate in Indian-administered Kashmir?
These are the first parliamentary elections since the Indian government revoked the region's semiautonomy.
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Ukraine’s military chief admits ‘difficult situation’ in Kharkiv region
General Syrskii says situation in northeastern oblast 'significantly worsened' this week as Russian forces advance.
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