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El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party
His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.
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Germany investigates explosive device attached to drone at Leipzig airport
An airport employee spotted the object carrying what authorities described as 'an unknown explosive device'.
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Demolition complicates the search for bodies after Venezuela’s earthquakes
Venezuela has begun tearing down unstable buildings after its deadly earthquakes. But what is the cost to survivors?
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Gaza father opens play center to restore childhood amid Israeli attacks
A Palestinian father opened a Gaza play center offering children free escape and joy amid near daily Israeli attacks.
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UN rights chief alarmed by rise in Iran executions since March
Volker Türk says 56 people have been executed on national security-related charges, including 27 in cases linked to January's protests.
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Boxer Chapman recovering after emergency surgery for brain bleed
Featherweight Raven Chapman collapsed while sparring on July 24 and was rushed to surgery, her team says.
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Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina announces plan to return to Bangladesh
The decision of the 78-year-old ousted leader comes despite her facing the death penalty in Bangladesh.
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Why are US Republicans losing faith in War Secretary Pete Hegseth?
The reasons for dissent are not unanimous, ranging from the war in Iran to an overhaul of military leadership.
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Iraq faces crisis as Shia armed groups defy disarmament
Iraqi PM faces a serious crisis as powerful Shia paramilitaries refuse to disarm as September 30 deadline looms.
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Former heavyweight champ Parker cleared to fight again after doping ban
Joseph Parker was suspended in October after failing a voluntary drug test, but denied taking any prohibited substance.
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UN rights chief says Iran executed at least 56 people since March
Volker Turk warns of surge in Iran executions to suppress dissent after January uprising.
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Pakistan’s Khan in jail for 3 years: PTI rallies over ‘arbitrary detention’
Thousands of supporters of former PM Imran Khan's party demonstrate across country to call for his immediate release.
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Nigeria's president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers
The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.
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SpaceX rocket segment to crash into the moon: What happened?
A piece of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is believed to have crashed into the moon after floating in space since last year.
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Waste workers help winner find binned €1m lottery ticket in Italy
The player only realised they binned the life-changing ticket after family told them the numbers he played for years had been drawn.
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Mohamed Salah lands in Turkiye to fan frenzy ahead of Trabzonspor move
Mohamed Salah lands in Turkiye to fan frenzy ahead of Trabzonspor move.
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In Bandar Abbas, the ceasefire never came
A single mother from Bandar Abbas reflects on the fear and resilience of living through repeated attacks.
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Iran, Oman, US ‘close’ to Hormuz deal: What do they all want?
An agreement could restore shipping through crucial waterway, paving way for peace talks between Tehran and Washington.
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Protesters stage sit-in against settler violence-linked Smotrich funds
Palestinian and Israeli protesters staged a sit-in at the Religious Zionist Party’s headquarters in Shoham on Wednesday.
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Turkish cargo ship catches fire after Black Sea drone attack
A Turkish cargo ship caught fire after a drone attack near Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.
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How a social media campaign triggered huge migrant surge on Ceuta
Following a court ruling protecting migrants swimming to Ceuta the previous week, accounts called on thousands to go.
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Ex-Liverpool star Salah arrives in Turkiye before move to Trabzonspor
Egypt forward Mohamed Salah landed in Istanbul on Wednesday to complete his move to Turkiye club Trabzonspor.
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Israeli forces detain Palestinians during raid in occupied West Bank
A journalist covering events was severely beaten by Israeli soldiers, while locals were also attacked.
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Record heatwave in South Korea as temperatures soar to 42.5C
There have been at least 19 deaths related to the heatwave which has brought the country's hottest day since records began.
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