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How to escape Russia’s army: Soldiers serving in Ukraine seek a way out
Russia's army faces a desertion crisis as it continues to use waves of soldiers to attack Ukraine's defensive positions.
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North Korean side to make rare trip to South Korea
A team of North Korean footballers will make a rare visit to South Korea later this month.
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Fireworks in Milan as Inter clinch Serie A title with a 2-0 win over Parma
Inter Milan win their 21st Scudetto, edging Napoli, with three matches remaining in the Italian football league season.
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Detained Gaza aid flotilla activists arrive in Netherlands
Two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in the Netherlands after being released from Israeli custody.
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Antisemitism 'allowed to come into the open' says Bondi victim's daughter
Sheina Gutnick was the first person to give evidence at the royal commission investigating the attack.
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On World Press Freedom Day, Pope honours journalists killed in war zones
Pope Leo XIV asks faithful to remember journalists who have lost their lives pursuing the truth.
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Who are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel?
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among 175 Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel.
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US to cut troops in Germany as Iran war spat deepens
US-German relations are straining as a spat deepens between President Trump and Chancellor Merz over the war on Iran.
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USA vs Paraguay among World Cup games with unsold, exorbitant tickets
Tickets for the cohosts' opening game in Los Angeles are available for prices ranging between $1,120 and $6,050.
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It does not make sense to invest more Arab resources in a US alliance
The US will always prioritise Israel over the Arab world. Arab unity is the only way to establish security for all.
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Netanyahu boasts of Israel’s billion-dollar military investments
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will invest $119 billion USD into developing its own military weapons systems.
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Two US service members reported missing in Morocco, officials say
A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, the US African Command said.
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Was the Iran war the final blow in the collapse of Spirit Airlines?
The shutdown of the budget airline after 34 years has left 17,000 staff members unemployed.
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OPEC+ announces symbolic oil output rise during Strait of Hormuz closure
Seven major producers will add 188,000 barrels per day to their total production quota for June, OPEC+ says.
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Israel approves purchase of fighter jets from the US
Purchase includes two new combat squadrons of F-35 and F-15IA aircraft from Lockheed Martin and Boeing.
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US military says two service members taking part in Morocco drills missing
AFRICOM says search and rescue operations under way in southwestern Morocco during African Lion exercise.
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Taiwan’s leader visits Eswatini despite pressure from China to block trip
Taiwan’s leader William Lai Ching-te is visiting Eswatini, the only country in Africa that recognises Taiwan.
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Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.
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Two women die in attempted Channel crossing from France to UK
Women die after boat carrying 82 people has engine trouble and runs aground near Calais, French authorities say.
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Gaza aid flotilla activists appear in Israeli court after abduction
Court extends activists’ detention by two days for further interrogation, rights group tells Al Jazeera.
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LIVE: Manchester United vs Liverpool – Premier League
text commentary of the game as United host rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford.
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Who is Cherie DeVaux, the first female trainer to win the Kentucky Derby?
DeVaux-trained Golden Tempo beats the odds to give jockey Jose Ortiz a win in the derby for the first time.
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What’s Iran’s 14-point proposal to end the war? And will Trump accept it?
Trump is reviewing Iran's latest proposal to end the war, but the mistrust between the two sides is a big obstacle.
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Strait of Hormuz blockade and other major naval sieges in modern times
Naval blockades are among the oldest weapons of war, using sea control to cut supplies and force an enemy’s surrender.
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