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China executes man for murdering prominent gaming tycoon
The court said the man poisoned the tycoon for sidelining him after he helped secure a deal with Netflix for the 3 Body Problem.
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ICE agents use pepper spray on protesters outside detention centre
Dozens of ICE agents clashed with protesters using pepper spray to disperse crowds outside a detention centre.
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Philippines ends rescue efforts for 16 missing after building collapse
Recovery efforts begin after building collapse in city of Angeles, near Manila, kills at least four people.
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Bodies with names: Inside Gaza’s cemetery of the missing
Gaza’s cemetery of unidentified bodies reflects toll of Israel's war as families search for disappeared relatives.
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US strikes Iran again: What we know, and is the ceasefire over?
Before the US strikes on targets in southern Iran, Tehran said a deal with Washington was not imminent.
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Miami says Messi diagnosed with hamstring fatigue before Argentina camp
Messi’s return to physical activity will 'depend on his clinical and functional progress', according to Inter Miami.
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Taiwan monitors ‘unprovoked’ Chinese combat patrol near island
Taiwan reports second Chinese 'joint combat readiness patrol' in a week, says its forces responded to the situation.
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Knicks reach NBA Finals after defeating Cavaliers in Game 4
New York Knicks are heading to the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years after sweeping Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Rubio says Strait of Hormuz will open ‘one way or the other’
Rubio says Strait of Hormuz will open 'one way or the other'
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As Trump woos China, the Quad grouping drifts towards irrelevance
As Washington shifts military focus away from Asia, analysts say the Quad is struggling to define its purpose.
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‘Come back, my son’: Indian exam leak leaves trail of death, despair, anger
More than 2 million aspiring doctors took India’s NEET examination. But the test was compromised and cancelled.
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Watch: Drones crash into water after Sydney light show malfunction
Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show.
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Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades
Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.
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Rubio says Iran deal could take days after US forces launch new attacks
US forces say they hit Iranian missile sites and boats, as Iranian delegation visits Qatar for talks on extending truce.
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Iran war day 88: US attacks near Strait of Hormuz; talks under way in Qatar
US forces carry out series of attacks in the country's south as Iranian delegation holds talks in Qatar.
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Czech police detain Russian priest over ‘white substance’ find
Moscow condemned the actions of the Czech police, calling the detainment a 'provocation'.
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Israel to intensify Lebanon offensive in bid to ‘crush’ Hezbollah
PM Netanyahu said Israel will 'intensify' strikes, while the Israeli military said it was attacking the armed group.
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Netanyahu says Israel will intensify strikes against Hezbollah
The Israeli military hits targets in eastern Lebanon after the prime minister announces further strikes.
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Bolivia’s president cuts salary in half amid protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz says he and his cabinet ministers will cut their salaries by 50 percent.
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Trump pays tribute to US troops killed in war on Iran on Memorial Day
US President Donald Trump marked Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, paying tribute to US troops killed.
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More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears
Saudi Arabia says that is 11,000 more than the number of Muslims who travelled to the Gulf kingdom last year.
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Ex-Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling funds
Peter Murrell admitted the offences at the High Court in Edinburgh after an investigation into the party's finances.
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Trump dangles normalisation amid pro-Israel criticism of possible Iran deal
US president says he is 'mandatorily requesting' that regional countries establish formal relations with Israel.
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'Blistering heat' in Delhi as temperatures reach 45C
The BBC's Sumedha Pal describes how difficult it is to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rise to 45C .
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