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At least 200 people evacuated as wildfire rages near Lake Garda
At least 200 people have been evacuated after a wildfire broke out near Italy’s Lake Garda.
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Lebanese soldiers injured while Israeli troops intrude on southern town
Soldiers disarm unexploded ordnance in Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, near where Israeli forces reportedly built an earth barrier.
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Australia is the planet's extinction hotspot, but one animal offers a glimmer of hope
The country is home to some of the world's most unique species - but it is losing them at an alarming rate.
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US slams Chinese ‘nature reserve’ as effort to claim South China Sea
US State Department accuses China of attempting to deny Filipino vessels access to fishing grounds in contested area.
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‘Debilitating’: Hunter Biden speaks out about father Joe Biden’s cancer
The younger Biden son has addressed his father's debate performance and the pardon he received after felony convictions.
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Yemen’s government forces attack Houthis amid renewed shelling of Marib
Fears of a wider conflict grow as Yemen’s army counterattacks and expert warns ‘all the warning signs are there’.
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Child among three killed in Russian missile attacks near Kyiv
Russia continued its overnight attacks after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned of Ukraine's dwindling supplies of missile interceptors.
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The influencers taking on far-right leader Nigel Farage
The UK media has been accused of giving far-right leader Nigel Farage an easy ride
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Gaza health chief urges action to ‘save’ Dr Abu Safia before it’s too late
Fears increase for life of Hussam Abu Safia detained by Israel amid reports of torture and lack of medical care.
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Madonna pays tribute to 'genius, otherworldly' producer William Orbit
The Queen of Pop worked with Orbit several times over the years, most notably on her genre-bending, Grammy Award-winning album Ray of Light.
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British Columbia issues evacuation orders ahead of fast-moving wildfires
Authorities warn residents to be prepared to leave their homes as fast-moving wildfires spread across western Canada.
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Serbia and Ukraine pledge closer economic ties, eye free trade deal
Serbia says it will help rebuild Ukrainian cities and provide aid as the two countries deepen cooperation.
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OpenAI to pause some work on AI model Astra due to security concerns
Agent found to be able to find and exploit vulnerabilities without human intervention, and to carry out cyber-attacksOpenAI will pause some
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Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye pact: A new shield or strategic signal?
The agreement names no adversary, but analysts say Iran and its regional network are central to the thinking behind it.
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Which stars need to shine this season: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Man Utd, PSG
From the Premier League and La Liga to the UEFA Champions League, which players hold the key to their clubs' season?
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Opposition MP hurls eggs at Kosovo Prime Minister
An opposition lawmaker threw eggs at acting Prime Minster Albin Kurti during a parliamentary session.
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One of UK’s best fossil collections sold overseas in ‘loss to the nation’
Exclusive: Lack of funds left British museums unable pay eight-figure sum for collection, which went to Abu Dhabi institutionOne of the most
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Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general
The vote cements Trump's former criminal defence lawyer as the nation's top law enforcement official despite a rare pushback from some Repub
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Lion saved as cub from Ukraine war and brought to US battles rare fungal disease
Four-year-old Taras, who now resides at a Minnesota sanctuary, was diagnosed with an often fatal infectionA lion that escaped the war in Ukr
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Ivory Coast’s ‘talking drum’ returns to home village after 110 years
Ivory Coast's 'talking drum' returns to home village after 110 years
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Blanche confirmation allows Trump to continue ‘pervasive, breathtaking corruption’, says Schumer – US politics live
Senate minority leader condemns Republicans after Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer was confirmed by 50 votes to 49 early on Saturday mor
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Trump loyalist Todd Blanche confirmed by Senate as US attorney general
Major win for president as former personal lawyer wins approval despite outcry over $1.8bn slush fundThe US Senate voted to narrowly confirm
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Drones spotted in Bulgaria and Germany raise concerns of Russian escalation
The drone incidents in Europe have ignited fears that Moscow's war on Kyiv is now entangling NATO nations.
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Senate passes funding bill to prevent shutdown through US midterms
Bill must still be approved by House but would keep government running at current funding levelsThe US Senate on Friday passed a government
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