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How India’s CBSE exam scandal set off student outrage against PM Modi
India's largest school board has been mired in controversies, sparking demands that Modi's education minister resign.
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World Cup 2026: FIFA bans fans from bringing reusable bottles to stadiums
Football's governing body makes a last-minute U-turn on its stadium code of conduct.
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Robodogs and Black Hawks - How one Mexican city is preparing for the World Cup
BBC’s Will Grant got a first-hand look at security preparations in Monterrey, as the city gets ready to host four matches.
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China bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit
Upon their return from Taiwan last month, the lawmakers were told that China had banned them for a year.
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Watch: New footage shows moment Iranian drone struck Kuwait airport
One person was killed and more than 60 injured in the Iranian drone strike on Wednesday.
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Germany admits failure to secure UNSC seat likely due to support for Israel
For the first time, Germany has failed to win a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council.
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Israeli strikes on residential buildings kill nine in Gaza City
Israeli strikes on residential buildings have killed nine Palestinians, setting homes ablaze and leaving destruction.
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Indonesia’s rupiah falls to record low against US dollar
Currency plunge comes as energy shock from the Iran war casts a cloud over Southeast Asian economies.
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UK far-right accused of exploiting killing of Henry Nowak
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer accused right-wing figures of exploiting the killing of Henry Nowak for political gain.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX eyes $1.77tn valuation ahead of blockbuster IPO
Texas-based rocket company announces plans to sell shares at $135 apiece, aiming to raise approximately $75bn.
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Rubio distances himself from Netanyahu’s Gaza plan
House Democrats question US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about the lack of progress on Trump’s 20 point Gaza plan.
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Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump's new White House ballroom
The bill to fund immigration agencies has been delayed by opposition to Trump's 'anti-weaponisation fund'.
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Nigeria’s second-chance schools: women balancing study and survival
Women in northern Nigeria return to school after years out, but must balance childcare, duties and costs.
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Germany blames Russia for 'bitter defeat' in UN Security Council bid
Johann Wadephul said it was "no secret" Russia had stirred up sentiment against Germany over its support for Ukraine.
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Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire if Hezbollah stops attacks
The countries reject "any attempt, by any state or non-state actor, to hold Lebanon's future hostage", the US State Department says.
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Iran war live: Israel attack injuries several after new Lebanon ceasefire
Lebanon's Health Ministry reports that 3,516 people have now been killed by Israeli attacks on the country since March.
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London activists try to erect statue of jailed Palestinian leader
Activists have tried to erect a statue of Marwan Barghouti in London’s Parliament Square, but police intervened.
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Why Canada has generic Ozempic, and the US doesn't
Canada is the first G7 country to approve the lower cost weight-loss drugs, which are rolling out in pharmacies this month.
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Costly fuel pushes more Indians to buy electric cars but challenges remain
High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.
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Trump seeks to split Lebanon talks from war on Iran negotiations
Trump says he wants to keep talks on the conflict in Lebanon separate from negotiations over the war with Iran.
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Kuwait releases CCTV footage of deadly Iranian strike on airport
Kuwait has released surveillance footage of what it says shows an Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport.
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Real Madrid will bring Jose Mourinho back if Florentino Perez is re-elected
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says he will bring Jose Mourinho back as manager if he wins Sunday's election.
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US House passes Iran war powers resolution in rare pushback against Trump
Four Republicans allied with Democrats to pass bill to rein in Trump, though it is likely to face a presidential veto.
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Norway supports ethics complaint against FIFA’s Infantino on World Cup eve
NFF president Lise Klaveness has called on FIFA to scrap the FIFA Peace Prize award to protect its political neutrality.
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