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G7 vows to intensify sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine
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Italian police scoop up two tonnes of cocaine bobbing in sea
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'Parroting propaganda': US blasts Brazil’s welcome of Russian minister
Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has refused to provide weapons to Ukraine.
US ambassador visits reporter accused by Russia of spying
The US reiterated its call for the immediate release of the Wall Street Journal reporter.
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Secret Chinese police station found operating in New York
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The UN envoy to Sudan says at least 185 people are dead and more than 1800 wounded.
SpaceX calls off first launch attempt of giant rocket in Texas
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Putin hails navy’s performance in Pacific Ocean drills
Putin hailed the military’s performance during massive naval drills in Pacific Ocean.
Derek Chauvin conviction upheld for killing George Floyd
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Kremlin critic convicted of treason and jailed 25 years
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For a second day groups battled for control in the chaos-stricken nation.
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Beach beheading of 4m croc upsets Queenslanders
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Sudan erupts in chaos: Who is battling for control and why it matters
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The year China plans to start war with Taiwan
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Russian war: European leaders appeal to Xi Jinping to stop Putin
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Russia-Ukraine war: Easter prisoner exchange in midst of conflict
A top Ukrainian official says more than 100 Ukrainian prisoners of war have been released.
Deepfake porn could be a growing problem amid AI race
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Teen birthday shooting in Alabama kills four
At least four dead and many injured in a mass shooting at 16th birthday party.
Executed on camera: Former MP shot dead on live TV
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Sudan’s army and rival force battle, killing at least 27
Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force have engaged in fierce fighting.
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The 10th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing is being marked with a wreath laying.