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Packers’ Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic abuse charges
NFL star has been taken into custody on five charges, including felony strangulation, according to Wisconsin police.
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Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder outlast Spurs to reach brink of NBA Finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are a win away from a return to the finals after Game 5 victory.
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Pope appeals for Gaza aid after being asked about flotilla activists
Pope appeals for Gaza aid after being asked about flotilla activists
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DRC flight suspension and Uganda border curbs isolate Ebola-hit Bunia
Bunia faces isolation amid Ebola outbreak fears, with airspace closure and Ugandan border curbs adding economic strain.
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Taiwan’s economy is booming thanks to AI. Not everyone sees the benefits
Taiwan is experiencing explosive GDP growth due to chip exports, but some Taiwanese feel left out.
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Major film union in India calls for boycott of superstar Ranveer Singh
Singh is facing industry backlash over his decision to exit from the upcoming Bollywood film Don 3.
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How badly is Europe affected by fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war?
EU launches fertiliser plan as Strait of Hormuz disruption fuels food security fears.
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Iran war day 89: Lebanon strikes kill 31 as ceasefire tensions rise
Israeli strikes kill 31 in Lebanon as attacks intensify and displacement orders spread.
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‘Deep suspicion’ of US lingers as Iran ponders agreement to end war
Iranian officials said the latest US strikes only validated their scepticism and resolve to stand firm on demands.
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‘No livestock but still hope’: Palestinians prepare for Eid al-Adha in Gaza
Gaza Palestinians will mark a third Eid under war-like conditions, with a shortage of food and joy.
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‘Naturally scared’: India’s Muslims denied public spaces for Eid prayers
Asked to pray 'in shifts' and avoid spillage of mosque congregations to streets - Muslims denied visible celebrations.
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China’s EV exports surge 40 percent in April
Asia bought the most Chinese EVs of any region, followed by Europe and Latin America, data compiled by Bloomberg shows.
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First Ghanaians set to be repatriated from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
It follows recent protests against illegal immigration that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.
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Israel ‘intensifies’ attacks in Lebanon killing at least 31 people
At least 31 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon.
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White House prepares for UFC showdown for Trump’s 80th birthday
Construction is underway on the South Lawn of the White House in preparation for UFC Freedom 250.
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Attorney General Ken Paxton routs veteran incumbent Cornyn in Texas Senate primary
The race will help determine whether Democrats can win back control of the US Senate for the last half of the Trump presidency.
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Trump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off
Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas race, setting up a November election that could decide control of US Senate.
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One killed and nine missing after chemical explosion at US paper mill
Nine others were injured and another nine are missing after a tank ruptured at a paper mill in Longview, Washington.
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Group of women and children with alleged ISIL ties returns to Australia
Australian Federal Police have not made any arrests but say inquiries are ongoing.
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Hundreds of children die within months as measles cases soar in Bangladesh
The country has recorded more than 60,000 suspected cases of measles in just over two months.
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Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro meets with Trump amid troubled presidential bid
Son of former President Jair Bolsonaro is fighting to recover from a scandal that has rocked his presidential campaign.
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How decision-making happens in Iran
Iran’s negotiators follow a mandate set by the Supreme National Security Council and approved by the Supreme Leader.
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White House erects UFC cage ahead of US 250th anniversary celebrations
Workers were seen assembling domed arches and a staging area on the South Lawn in preparation for next month's event.
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UN chief ‘deeply concerned’ by Moscow plan for Kyiv strikes
UN Secretary-General Guterres said he was “deeply concerned” after Russia announced plans to strike Ukraine.
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