UK announces sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements
Britain will introduce an import ban on goods from Israeli settlements, Ed Miliband tells parliament.
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Japan's empty temples seek new ways to survive
With a declining population, shrinking congregations and growing economic pressures, temples are struggling to stay relevant. As more temples are sold or closed, is religion in decline in modern Japan?
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Ukraine decries 'horrific' Russian attack shortly after US envoys leave
Ukraine criticised Russia on Tuesday for launching a major missile and drone attack that killed at least two people shortly after a weekend visit by US envoys to both countries' capitals, where they tried to restart stalled talks on ending the war.
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Who are the Hindu group cited in Eiffel Tower staff walk out?
The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group. The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) spiritual movement later apologised for "any pain or inconvenience caused" by the incident. France 24’s Delano…
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Sudan’s healthcare system on brink of collapse, MSF warns
More than a third of Sudan's health facilities are nonoperational as aid cuts deepen crisis, medical charity says.
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BRICS summit may be the only place another Iran ceasefire can be built
Its members and partners have brokered every ceasefire so far and hold the relationships needed to build the next one.
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Former Philippines lawmaker arrested for pocketing millions in flood aid
A former Philippine lawmaker was arrested for allegedly stealing millions of dollars intended for flood control.
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Saudi-Houthi fighting in Yemen escalates: What happened, and what’s next?
Saudi Arabia promises firm retaliation after Houthi strikes injure 73 and disrupt energy facilities in southern cities.
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Russia pounds Kyiv, ending three-day halt for US talks
Russian missiles and drones pounded Kyiv overnight, killing two people and sending smoke billowing above the Ukrainian capital, ending Moscow's temporary halt to strikes on the city.
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Israeli forces kill Palestinian man and withhold his body near Nablus
Israeli forces shot and killed a Palestinian man amid raids and arrests across the occupied West Bank.
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As Sweden heads to polls, Israel and Palestine policies are on the ballot
With the left-wing coalition ahead in polling, the current right-wing government's policies could soon be up for debate.
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In Ukraine, teens try to heal from trauma of war at summer camp
The psychological impact on the Ukrainian population of nearly five years of full-scale Russian onslaught is hard to overstate. Children and teenagers are particularly at risk of trauma. With support from foreign philanthropists, one Ukrainian NGO is trying to help at least a few teenagers cope better, via summer…
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Argentina targets oil company operating in Falklands
The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.
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Afghanistan's women: A national soccer team without a home
The Afghan women's national football team has finally been officially recognized by FIFA. Now the players want to make history both on and off the field.
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Saudi political analyst says ‘No prolonged war with the Houthis’
Khaled Batarfi, a Saudi political analyst, says the war with the Houthis will not be ‘prolonged’.
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‘Limit overshoot, peak, decline’: A new global goal for climate change?
The world agreed to limit temperature rises in 2015; that aim is proving impossible. Is it time for a course correction?
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German police arrest suspect in power grid sabotage case — reports
Investigators say the suspect used homemade rockets and conductive wire to target high-voltage lines in three German states, apparently as part of a campaign against fossil fuels.
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Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave
Budapest says the expulsions are necessary to protect security and sovereignty after years of comparatively close ties between Hungary and Russia.
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What to watch in the US’s New Hampshire and Rhode Island primary elections
Some of the US midterm election's biggest themes will play out in these New England states' most notable races.
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Three paintings worth $10m stolen from Renoir Museum in southern France
The two thieves had attempted to steal a fourth painting, but abandoned it as they ran from the museum.
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UK Set to Impose Sanctions on Israeli Settlements in West Bank
A longtime ally of Israel, the U.K. has condemned plans to expand the settlements, which are widely considered illegal under international law.
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Paris looks to profit as Céline Dion fans flock to French capital
Céline Dion’s hotly anticipated return to the stage is scheduled for this Saturday in Paris - the first of more than 16 concerts in the French capital in September and October. The shows mark a major milestone for 58-year-old Dion after years away from touring due to the rare neurological disorder. A total of 500,000…
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France, South Korea pledge 1 billion euros to support cinema amid AI threat
Hollywood star George Clooney and executives from US studios such as Sony Pictures and Disney were among the 200 guests that gathered in the south of France for a summit on the future of cinema on Monday. As part of the initiative, co-hosts France and south Korea have pledged 1 billion euros to safeguard against…
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At least two people dead after Russian strikes on Kyiv
Air raid alerts and sounds of explosions rang out in Ukraine's capital as Russian forces launched drone strikes early on Tuesday.
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