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Trump declares Venezuela airspace ‘closed in its entirety,’ escalating standoff

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Trump's administration is piling pressure on Venezuela, with a major military deployment in the Caribbean that includes the world's largest aircraft carrier.

China says humanoid robot buzz carries bubble risk

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Government support and strong supply chains are helping Chinese firms push ahead in the race to develop AI-powered robots that could one day help perform everyday ...

Pandas fly home to China after kidney failure diagnosis

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Beloved pandas Huan Huan and Yuan Zi were flown back to China years earlier than planned after Huan Huan developed chronic kidney disease, drawing emotional farewells ...

South Africa slams Trump's G20 ban as punitive

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South Africa has condemned US President Donald Trump's decision to exclude it from the 2026 G20 summit, labelling the move as punitive and rooted in misinformation. ...

Fire engulfs Hong Kong residential blocks, killing at least 13

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At least 13 people have died in a catastrophic fire that swept through high-rise blocks in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court estate, leaving many residents trapped and ...

G20 Summit in South Africa: Focus on critical minerals, debt relief, and climate action

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Discover the key outcomes of the G20 summit in South Africa, where leaders addressed critical minerals, climate change, and the urgent need for debt relief in developing ...

G20 summit highlights urgent need for unity in a fractured world

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At the G20 summit in South Africa, leaders express concern over geopolitical fractures jeopardising the group's role in addressing economic crises, as they confront ...

G20 summit in Johannesburg: South Africa emphasises the importance of multilateralism

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At the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasised the urgent need for multilateralism to tackle global challenges, while US President ...

Draft joint statement ready for G20 leaders' summit: sources

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A draft joint statement for the G20 summit in South Africa has been finalised, despite the US's boycott, raising questions about the future of global cooperation. ...

Government announces plan to bid for 2036 or 2040 Olympic Games

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South Africa is set to make history by bidding for the 2036 or 2040 Olympic and Paralympic Games, marking a significant step in bringing the world's largest sporting ...

Explosive emails tie Trump to Epstein’s alleged victim in hours-long encounters

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Jeffrey Epstein suggested Donald Trump knew about the disgraced financier's abuse and " spent hours" with one of the victims at his house.

Delhi blast: Modi vows justice for victims of deadly explosion

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned a deadly car explosion in Delhi, which claimed at least eight lives, labelling it a 'conspiracy' and promising ...

Man City rout Liverpool to mark Guardiola's milestone 1000th game as manager

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Pep Guardiola marked his 1,000th game as a manager with a commanding 3-0 victory for Manchester City over Liverpool, reigniting their Premier League title hopes. ...

Israel says Greta Thunberg among 171 more Gaza flotilla activists deported

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Israel said it deported on Monday 171 more activists who were detained while taking part in an aid flotilla bound for Gaza, including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg. ...

France's new PM resigns, hours after cabinet unveiled: presidency

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France's President Emmanuel Macron on Monday accepted Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's resignation just hours after unveiling his cabinet, the presidency said, ...

Spain says Israel to free last Spanish Gaza flotilla members

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Israel will on Monday return the remaining 28 Spanish detainees from a flotilla carrying pro-Palestinian activists and aid to war-torn Gaza after 21 others arrived ...

Remembering Jane Goodall: A legacy of chimpanzee conservation and environmental advocacy

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Jane Goodall, the pioneering primatologist and revered wildlife advocate, has passed away at 91. Her legacy of conservation and advocacy for chimpanzees continues ...

Microsoft will halt Windows 10 updates in October: what users need to know

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With Microsoft set to stop updates for Windows 10 in October, users are left wondering about the impact on their devices and security. Here's what you need to know ...

World's oldest person celebrates 116th birthday in UK

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Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest person, turns 116, reflecting on a life filled with remarkable moments and cherished family ties.

Global negotiations resume for a treaty on plastic pollution

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"As negotiators gather in Geneva to address the escalating plastic pollution crisis, deep divisions threaten to derail efforts for a global pact.

Pope Leo XIV receives 100 kilograms of letters daily

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Discover how Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected head of the Catholic Church, is connecting with the faithful through an astonishing 100 kilograms of letters daily, ...

US imposes sanctions on UN rights expert after she criticised Gaza policy

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The US has announced sanctions against UN Human Rights Council Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, following her outspoken criticism of US policy on Gaza, raising ...

Elon Musk says he has created a new US political party

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Elon Musk, the world's richest person and former ally of Donald Trump, has launched the America Party, aiming to challenge the entrenched one-party system in the ...

Most world heritage sites at risk of drought or flooding: UN

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Almost three-quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are under threat from water crises, warns the UN. Rising temperatures and extreme weather ...

Fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire holds for now

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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian asserts the country's commitment to peaceful nuclear energy as a fragile ceasefire with Israel emerges after intense conflict. ...