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Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of 'fomenting hate' after arrest threat

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he planned to attend the UN General Assembly in New York City this autumn, despite the city's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, making threats to arrest him.Mamdani

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PM pledges continued support for Ukraine ahead of Zelensky visit

President Zelensky will also meet more than 200 Ukrainian military personnel who have spent the last three weeks taking part in a maritime exercise in the UKAndy Burnham has pledged to continue the UK

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Berlin Pride attack suspect shot and killed during police operation

Police at an allotment in the Spandau borough in Berlin's west on SundayThe man suspected of carrying out what authorities say was likely an "Islamist terror attack" at Berlin Pride has been shot and

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Israeli settlers set fire to mosques, cars and farm land in West Bank, Palestinians say

A mosque in the village of Qusra was reportedly targeted by settlers overnightIsraeli settlers have set fire to two mosques, as well as cars and agricultural land in the occupied West Bank, Palestinia

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France battles fire 'whirlwinds' as another 55,000 evacuated

A further 55,000 people have been evacuated from six towns in France, as wildfires which have caused devastation across the country pick up pace. The most recent evacuations took place in towns to the

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What we know so far about the Berlin Pride ramming attack

One woman has been killed and 16 others injured after a car was driven into a crowd at a Berlin Pride event on Saturday night. Police have launched an intensive manhunt for the suspect in the German c

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Several injured at Berlin Pride after reports vehicle drove into crowd, police say

The injured are being treated at the scene, police saySeveral people have been injured at a Berlin Pride event, police say, after reports that a vehicle drove into a crowd in the city centre.An intens

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India's 'cockroach' protest called off after education minister quits

This video can not be playedWatch: Protesters celebrate India's education minister resignationIndia's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its five-week-long protest, hours after Education Minis

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More than 250,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain

Firefighters battle flames in LÃ¨ge-Cap-Ferret, south-western FranceFirefighters are struggling to contain wildfires in south-west France as strong winds push flames towards the city of Bordeaux, with

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Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia

There have been protests in recent days in support of the Houthi-imposed naval blockade in the Yemeni capital of Sana'aThe Iranian-backed Houthis have claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia, after R

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Trump takes swipes at press during White House Correspondents' Dinner

This video can not be playedWatch: 'The show must go on' says Trump at second White House correspondents dinnerUS President Donald Trump has taken swipes at the media at the White House Correspondents

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Four Palestinians and two Israelis killed in West Bank shooting

It was the deadliest incident of its kind in the West Bank for monthsAt least four Palestinians and two Israelis have been killed in a shooting in the occupied West Bank - the deadliest single inciden

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Texts reveal 14-year-old allegedly murdered by singer D4vd had pregnancy and abortion

WARNING: Readers may find details in this article distressing.Texts between singer D4vd and Celeste Rivas Hernandez, the 14-year-old he is accused of murdering, reveal she had been pregnant and had ha

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Zelensky tries to fix crisis over removal of defence minister and counts the cost

Protesters in Ukrainian cities have welcomed the change of commander-in-chief but continue to call for the return of Mykhailo FedorovWith an acting defence minister in place and a new commander-in-ch

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ICC top prosecutor removed over sexual misconduct allegations

Karim Khan denies all the allegations against himMembers of the International Criminal Court (ICC) have voted to dismiss Karim Khan as chief prosecutor for alleged sexual misconduct.Elected the ICC's

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Firefighters struggle to contain Madrid wildfires, as more than 140,000 evacuated in France and Spain

This video can not be playedWatch: Wildfires rage across France and SpainA wildfire near Madrid is "beyond the capacity" of firefighters to contain, Spanish officials have warned, after three fires we

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Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies

US President Donald Trump has taken issue with European regulators in the past.Donald Trump says the US will launch an investigation into the European Union and threatened a fresh tariff over fines ha

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Ten killed in Russian attack on drone exhibition near Kyiv

Emergency services clear through the rubble following the Russian missile strike just outside KyivAt least 15 people have been killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine, including 10 dead in ballistic miss

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South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate'

Ramaphosa has been haunted by the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020A South African court has ruled in favour of President Cyril Ramaphosa's bid to temporarily halt a parliament

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US and Iran trade more strikes in Gulf as fears of escalation mount

Vessels sighted in the Strait of Hormuz from Oman on 23 JulyIran says it has carried out drone strikes on US military facilities and bases across the Middle East in retaliation for the 13th consecutiv

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Tens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot as wildfires spread

This video can not be playedWatch: Wildfires rage across France and SpainFrench authorities have ordered the evacuation of the entirety of the Cap Ferret peninsula on the south-west coast, with hundre

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Indonesian babies were trafficked to Singapore. What happens to them now?

This video can not be playedWatch: A baby trafficking ring has been convicted - but what now for the babies?On Tuesday an Indonesian court convicted 19 people for baby trafficking, wrapping up a high-

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US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports

The US is imposing new tariffs on around 60 trading partners accounting for the vast majority of its imports over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour. The duties, ranging from 10% to 12.

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India activist ends hunger strike after 26 days

The activist had set a number of conditions for ending the strike including a pledge by the authorities not to use force against protestersIndia's activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended a hunger strike aft

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Ukraine's ousted defence minister insists on being reinstated

The battle of wills between Fedorov (left) and Zelensky (right) remains unresolved - at least for nowUkraine's ousted defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has refused to accept an alternative post in Vol

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Saudis must recognise Israel for nuclear deal, says Trump

US President Donald Trump, seen with his Saudi counterpart Mohammed bin Salman, says Saudi Arabia will not be able to enrich uranium under the dealThe deal between the US and Saudi Arabia to help the

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Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

Oil prices hit $100 a barrel for the first time since May as the escalating conflict in the Middle East reignited fears over global energy supplies.Brent crude - the global benchmark for oil prices -

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'I am still alive': Indian activist on hunger strike for 26 days loses 11kg

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for over 25 daysIndian activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on hunger strike for 26 days in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), says he has

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Thousands evacuated in France fires

Around 12,000 people have been evacuated from the south-west of France as the country battles ongoing wildfires days after two firefighters died near Bordeaux airport, French media reported.The Girond

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Houthis claim attack on oil tankers as US launches more strikes on Iran

The Iranian-backed Houthis say they have closed the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a key shipping waterway and the gateway to the Red SeaYemen's Houthis say they have attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red

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Russia's businesses under strain from Ukraine's attacks on Wildberries

Four Wildberries warehouses have been targeted, including this one in Nevinnomyssk early on WednesdayUkrainian drones have hit several retail warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer,

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Fire kills 10 members of same family in Peru, police say

Police said they would maintain a significant presence in the area to protect the property from "criminal acts"A fire has killed 10 members of the same family, including five children, at a home in Pe

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Wreckage of Pan Am plane that shaped aviation safety found 74 years on

Wreckage of the Clipper Endeavour was discovered more than seven decades after the aircraft disappearedThe wreckage of a Pan American Airways plane has been found 74 years after it plunged into the At

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British woman jailed for blackmail after accusing banker of rape in Hong Kong

A British woman has been jailed for six years in Hong Kong for blackmail and perverting the course of justice after a court found she made a false allegation of rape.Isabel Rose, 26, from Hackney in e

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Tankers make sharp U-turns after Houthi shipping threat

At least seven oil tankers have made U-turns close to Yemen since the Iran-linked Houthi group announced a "maritime embargo" against Saudi Arabia on Monday, ship-tracking data shows.All of the ships

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US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme, reports say

Under the deal, US President Donald Trump has reportedly not required his Saudi counterpart Mohammed bin Salman to give diplomatic recognition to IsraelThe US and Saudi Arabia are expected to announce

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India's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensify

Despite heavy rains, thousands of protesters have continued to gather at Jantar Mantar in DelhiPressure has been growing on India's government with thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters

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Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more

This video can not be playedWatch: Hegseth interrupted several times as he seeks additional Iran war fundingThe war with Iran has cost the US some $37.5bn (Â£28bn) so far - an increase of nearly $8bn

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Ukrainian drones hit more sites of Russian online retailer Wildberries

This video can not be playedWatch: Warehouses on fire after Ukraine hit Russian online retailerUkrainian drones have hit warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer again, injuring 15 peo

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Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish

Officials say the restaurant some 49,000 ants in various dishes, such as ant-topped sorbet, over four yearsSouth Korean prosecutors sought a one-year jail term for the owner of a Michelin-starred rest

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Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but some women say it's 'leg hair harassment'

As temperatures rise this summer, Japanese men are baring more leg at work than ever before.The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is pushing company employees to ditch their usual suit and tie for more ca

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France passes law banning under-15s from social media

France's parliament has approved a law to ban social media for under-15s from January 2027, making it the first European country to block young people from the platforms.The law will mean everyone in

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US renews strikes on Iran as Trump threatens to attack underground nuclear site

The US launched strikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night late on Tuesday, as Tehran warned the US against targeting its nuclear facilities.US Central Command (Centcom) said the wave of strikes w

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Zelensky sacks Ukraine's top army commander after days of protests

Oleksandr Syrskyi was praised by President Zelensky for successfully defending Ukraine's capital Kyiv in 2022Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed the country's army commander-in-chief,

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Dozens hurt in Bologna protests after man dies while being restrained by police

Prosecutors have opened an investigation into manslaughter after the man's death in BolognaProtests have taken place in Italy after the death of a Moroccan-born man while being forcibly restrained by

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Row escalates in Ukraine over army chief's future

The role of Ukraine's commander-in-chief, Oleksandr Syrsky, has been part of the country's rumour mill As discussions continue to resolve the crisis caused by President Volodymyr Zelensky's decision l

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'Anti-ICE' army veteran started fire outside Manhattan federal building, say officials

A former US Army soldier has been arrested after igniting a fire in front of a federal building in New York City, says the FBI. Andrew Arrabaca, 43, allegedly shot a pellet gun and set off fireworks o

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Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal

Lebanon's army says its troops have begun deploying to a "pilot zone" in the south of the country following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered agreement reached last month.A statemen

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Tate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedings

Tristan and Andrew Tate are both facing extradition to the UKControversial influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have appeared in a federal courtroom in Miami, marking the beginning of extrad

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US launches fresh strikes on Iran, as Trump warns of retaliation for deaths of soldiers

The US military says it has begun a new round of strikes against Iran to "further degrade" its capabilities to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz.The strikes - the 10th consecutive night of attacks

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