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‘Village of one kidney’: India-Bangladesh organ traffickers rob poor donors
Using loopholes and fraud, brokers turn poverty in Bangladesh and demand for transplants in India into booming business.
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Togo protests signal youth anger at dynastic rule – but is change possible?
Rights groups call out state repression after violent crackdown on protests against Faure Gnassingbe's extended rule.
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Football world mourns Diogo Jota following deadly car crash
The football world has paid tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother, who died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday.
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Chicago mass shooting leaves four dead, 14 injured outside downtown lounge
The police said gunmen opened fire in the River North neighbourhood. At least three victims are in critical condition.
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Israel attacks car near Beirut during rush hour
An Israeli drone attack killed at least one person and injured three others near Beirut, Lebanon, during rush hour.
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Russia becomes first country to recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban government
Supreme Court lifted group’s ‘terrorist’ designation in April, as Moscow seeks normalisation in bid for regional clout.
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US issues first wave of Iran sanctions after ceasefire in 12-day war
Washington imposes financial penalties on an Iraqi businessman who it says helped smuggle Iranian oil.
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England-India: Gill breaks Tendulkar record in second Test
With 269 runs, captain Shubman Gill breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record for most scored outside the Indian subcontinent.
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Is ChatGPT hurting our critical thinking skills?
An MIT study finds ChatGPT may be hurting critical thinking skills. How do you use AI tools while protecting your brain?
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Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ passes the US House of Representatives
The vote follows a marathon speech from Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, who denounced the bill as reckless.
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Israel strikes Gaza school as over 300 Palestinians killed in 48 hours
Books and clothes were scattered amongst the rubble after Israel’s deadly attack on a school sheltering Palestinian fami
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Will Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ help grow the US economy?
Donald Trump says his sweeping tax cuts will grow the economy. But, critics say the bill will increase national debt.
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How will the next Dalai Lama be chosen?
China insists it should have a say in the process to select Tibetan spiritual leader.
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Russia ‘will not back down’ on Ukraine war goals, Putin tells Trump
Russian president says future talks need to be between Kyiv and Moscow amid signs latter does not want US involvement.
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UN expert outlines how companies profit from Israel’s genocide
The UN's Francesca Albanese has accused major companies of profiting from Israeli genocide and occupation.
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Chelsea vs Palmeiras: FIFA Club World Cup – teams, start time, lineup
English Premier League club Chelsea face Brazil's Palmeiras in the second quarterfinal of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
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Solid US job numbers mask weakness underneath
Private sector sees no change as manufacturing and retail sectors grapple with the Trump tariffs.
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Israeli drone attack in Lebanon kills 1, injures 3 near Beirut
Air raid hits vehicle in Khaldeh, south of Lebanese capital, as Israel continues its near-daily attacks on Lebanon.
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Will Gaza finally get a ceasefire?
The US president says he’ll be ‘very firm’ with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Did Democrat Zohran Mamdani struggle with Black and working-class voters?
An analysis suggests the New York City mayoral hopeful trailed among certain demographics. What's behind the numbers?
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