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‘Climate diplomacy’: Can smog bring India and Pakistan together?
Relations between nuclear-armed neighbours Pakistan and India have largely remained tense and stagnant for years. Now, an unlikely catalyst is…
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Israeli attacks kill dozens in Gaza, Lebanon as ceasefire remains elusive
The Israeli military has killed dozens more people in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon as it expands its attacks while…
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What is Lebanon’s ancient city of Baalbek and why is Israel targeting it?
Israel this week issued a citywide evacuation order for the first time since it stepped up its attacks on Lebanon…
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Kamala Harris, Donald Trump rallying in Wisconsin in final US election push
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her Republican rival, Donald Trump, are targeting key swing states in a final push to win…
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US election: 4 days left – What polls say, what Harris and Trump are up to
On Thursday, presidential candidates made a final push to energise voters in the western United States. At rallies, Vice President Kamala Harris…
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Russia strikes Kharkiv ‘police station’ as US boosts Ukraine’s military
A Russian missile strike on Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, hit a location used by policemen, killing at least one senior…
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Mauritius blocks social media until after election amid wiretapping row
Mauritius has cut access to all social media platforms until November 11, a day after its upcoming general election. The…
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The great British cheese heist: Who stole $390,000 of cheddar?
When art and scams come together, it’s usually paintings and sculptures that make the news. However, in a strange turn…
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‘Ready to die’: Protesters face bullets for political change in Mozambique
Rights activist Cidia Chissungo has spent the last few days poring over images she never thought she’d see in Mozambique:…
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Why is the US election on a Tuesday in November? What to know, in 500 words
Across Latin America, it usually falls on a Sunday. In India, it can span weeks given the country’s vast territory.…
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