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Huge fire breaks out at Libya’s Zawiya refinery after drone attack
National oil company warns it may halt operations at the country's largest operating refinery if drone attacks continue.
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China’s Long March 7A rocket explodes after lift-off
China’s Long March 7A rocket exploded shortly after lifting off from the Wenchang launch site in Hainan.
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Fire rages after drone strikes Libya’s largest oil refinery
A drone attack ignited gasoline at Libya's Zawiya oil refinery, the country's largest operational facility.
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At least 132 killed in Colombia's largest earthquake in years
More than 480 people were injured in the quakes, with more feared trapped under collapsed buildings.
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Where did all the money go if the US is running out of weapons?
The war on Iran is exposing shortages in US weapons stockpiles, raising questions about years of defence spending.
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Colombia’s far-right government recognises Israeli claim over Golan Heights
The South American nation is only the second country to recognise Israel's claims over the illegally annexed territory.
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Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots
The American Academy of Pediatrics calls the recommendation on measles, mumps and rubella shots "dangerous".
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Trump demands compensation from Iran as talks on Strait of Hormuz continue
US president seeks payment for '50 years' of alleged damages after Iran conditions opening of Hormuz on war reparations.
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Republicans name candidate to replace Chuck Edwards after sexual harassment investigation
Jennifer Balkcom to face Democrat Jamie Ager in race to represent North Carolina’s 11th congressional districtNorth Carolina Republicans on
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New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades
The service will enable rail travel from Portugal to Lapland - what is believed to be the longest train journey in Europe.
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Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
Russia's only liberal, anti-war party will not be able to take part in next month's parliamentary elections, a Moscow court rules.
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Tupac Shakur: jury selection begins in trial of ex-gang boss for rapper’s killing
Prosecutors allege Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis ordered killing and provided gun in Las Vegas drive-by shooting 30 years agoJury selection began on
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Labour peer urges Badenoch to reverse decision on ex-neo-Nazi’s advisory role
Luciana Berger, who was subject to abuse from Joshua Bonehill-Paine, said Tory leader should ‘listen to victims’The Labour peer Luciana Berg
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Zuckerberg’s yacht crew did not hear call for help, says spokesperson
A skiff off Alaska coast received help from a nearby cruise ship after Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond in time.
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We are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warns
Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.
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Bernie Sanders calls on Silicon Valley to ‘pause AI development’ in interest of humanity
Progressive US senator urges Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic to ‘stop building machines that humans cannot control’Senator Bernie Sanders has cal
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Palestinian club football to restart in September after Gaza war suspension
Palestinian sports leagues, including professional football, were halted due to Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians.
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Benjamin Netanyahu’s rejection of US deal for Gaza is a risky move
Israeli prime minister’s unexpected move blindsided IDF commanders and could alienate Trump, his main allyBenjamin Netanyahu’s public reject
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Police use teargas on young Indians as government jobs protest escalates
Demonstrators accuse authorities of failing to tackle irregularities in exams for sought-after civil service jobsThousands of angry young jo
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Iran’s president says Khamenei is in ‘perfect health’
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei had a message of “unity and cohesion”
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Colombia earthquake live: Magnitude 7.4 quake strikes near Bogota; 69 dead
Officials say at least 69 people have been killed in the quake, with some still trapped under rubble.
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Barack Obama launches podcast about books that ‘shaped his worldview’
The former US president will host six episodes of A Great Book for Audible, discussing work from Toni Morrison and John le Carré to James Ba
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Photos: 7.4-magnitude earthquake rocks western Colombia
A powerful earthquake kills more than 69 people and topples buildings across western Colombia.
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Reform donor Arron Banks urged to set out extent of surveillance of journalists
Industry body says use of private investigators against reporters is ‘attack on our democracy’ after Banks apparently admitted doing soThe b
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