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Former cricket captains call for medical assessment of Imran Khan

Former cricket captains have urged Pakistan to ensure Imran Khan receives what they describe as proper medical care, saying compliance with a court-or...

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Australian shark attack victim says she is grateful for second chance

Leah Stewart, who was attacked by a shark in June and suffered multiple bites to her arms and legs, has said she is grateful for a “second chance at l...

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France links sharp rise in drowning deaths to heatwaves

French authorities have connected a sharp increase in drownings to heatwave conditions, with a government minister saying people have been taking risk...

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US military newspaper editor says firing followed censorship remarks

Erik Slavin, an editor at a US military newspaper, says he believes he was dismissed after saying in an interview that censorship would be a “red line...

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Prospectors seek gold in Kenya’s West Pokot county

Prospectors have travelled to West Pokot county in western Kenya, drawn by hopes that even a small amount of gold could transform their fortunes after...

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Sacked former defence minister says Zelensky has corruption questions to answer

A sacked former defence minister has said Zelensky must answer questions about corruption in his government and has also called for elections to be he...

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One killed and three injured in sword attack at Swedish school

Officials say one person has been killed and three others injured in a sword attack at a school in Sweden. An 18-year-old male suspect was shot and ar...

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Fourteen killed in strike on Myanmar monastery

Fourteen people have been killed after a monastery in Myanmar was struck while civilians were gathered for a meditation retreat, according to a rescue...

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Carney faces test after walking away from White House talks

Canadian Prime Minister Carney faces a crucial challenge after stepping away from talks with the White House, with the decision described as a gamble...

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Father reportedly leaves seven-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji

A man is reported to have left his seven-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji after taking two boys on a hiking trip and continuing the climb without him.

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Trump’s clashes with reporters examined after fresh journalist insult

A video report examines the questions that prompt US President Donald Trump to shut down reporters, following another incident in which he insulted a...

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Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump ballroom construction to continue

The Supreme Court has issued a temporary order permitting construction on a $400m Trump ballroom project to proceed while it considers a final decisio...

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Officials say Russian drone strike kills 16 at Ukrainian shopping centre

Ukrainian officials say at least 16 people were killed and 130 others, including 23 children, were injured in a Russian double-tap drone strike on a s...

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Iran’s sanctions resilience raises questions over Trump economic pressure

Iran has spent years under severe economic sanctions and has repeatedly found ways to limit their impact, leaving uncertainty over how much Trump’s so...

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UK and allies condemn Israel’s West Bank settlement project

The UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada have criticised Israel’s plans to expand settlements in a strategically important area of the occupied West...

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US says sanctions will weaken Iran’s economy and regime

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said allies must decide whether they support Washington as the United States argues sanctions will severely da...

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Belgian car salesman becomes prince after parentage confirmed

Clément Vandenkerckhove, a Belgian car salesman, has been formally brought into Prince Laurent’s family at a low-key town hall ceremony after his roya...

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