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French Open: Players accuse Slams of ignoring concerns as tensions rise
The dispute between players and the Grand Slams reaches boiling point in Paris, but boycott restricted to media duties.
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WHO raises Ebola health risk to ‘very high’ in DR Congo
Provincial gov't in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak, has banned public gatherings to stop spread of virus.
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Sabalenka cuts media short as French Open players protest
Leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner, limit their French Open media duties to 15 minutes in a row over p
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Ukrainian strike on dormitory in Russian-occupied Starobilsk kills four
A Ukrainian strike collapsed a five-storey college dormitory in the Russian-occupied city of Starobilsk, killing four.
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Why is Trump deploying 5,000 troops to Poland?
Poland's right-wing president has welcomed Trump's announcement.
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Marco Rubio visits India: What’s at stake with Trump-Modi ties strained?
Rubio is taking an extended trip ahead of next week's Quad meeting of foreign ministers.
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Turkiye shutters liberal Istanbul university seized in criminal probe
Council of Higher Education promised to take measures to ensure Bilgi University students 'suffer no harm'.
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Rubio tries to reassure Nato allies over US troop deployments
President Donald Trump says he wants to send more troops to Poland, a week after his officials cancelled a similar deployment.
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Russia labels Ukraine attack in occupied Luhansk ‘monstrous crime’
Moscow says student dormitory hit, killing at least four people.
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UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
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Senegal PM slams West’s ‘homosexual tyranny’, defends LGBTQ crackdown
Human rights groups have criticised the government's legislation targeting same-sex relationships.
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South Korean activists smash Starbucks cups to protest ‘Tank Day’ campaign
South Korean activists smash Starbucks cups to protest ‘Tank Day’ campaign
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Israeli attacks kill several in Lebanon, with health workers targeted
More than 400 people have been killed since the ceasefire came into effect in mid-April.
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Russia ‘looking for new soldiers’; Kyiv claims 83,000 dead so far in 2026
Top Ukrainian officials claim Moscow's woes are growing as independent estimates suggest Russia's economy is faltering.
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How Guardiola compares with Ferguson and other English managerial greats
Pep Guardiola won 17 trophies in his 10-year stay at Man City, but how does his record stand up in English football?
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What is Hindutva, and what are the roots of this political movement?
Hindutva is very different from Hinduism. One is a 20th century majoritarian movement, the other an ancient faith.
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India is being left to die in the heat
Modi denied climate change for years. Now, as heat deaths mount, his government offers branding instead of protection.
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Everest record holder warns of Nepal danger as two Indian mountaineers die
At least 5 climbers have died during this Everest season, including the 2 Indians and 3 Nepalis.
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Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile: Can it be safely transferred?
Reports say Khamenei issued a directive that Iran's enriched uranium should not be sent abroad.
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Man City confirm Guardiola exit to end decade-long, trophy-laden spell
Pep Guardiola is standing down as Manchester City manager after winning 20 trophies with the Premier League club.
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An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy
Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.
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Turkish opposition fights court ousting of leaders in ruling boosting Erdoğan
The appeal court declared Özgür Özel's party leadership victory void, further cementing the president's grip on power.
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British climber sets record with 20th Everest summit
Kenton Cool is the first non-Nepali to have 20 Everest summits under his belt.
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Gang violence kills at least 25 in Honduras
The attacks by gunmen come as the government continues a drive to crack down on organised crime.
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