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Sydney shopping mall reopens after stabbing attack

Germany's Habeck visits Ukraine on surprise trip

German police arrest two suspected of spying for Russia

Bundesliga: TV rights auction suspended after DAZN complaint

Croatia: Ruling conservatives win elections without majority

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G7 foreign ministers meet on Capri amid Israel-Iran tensions

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) economic powers are meeting on the Italian Mediterranean island of Capri.

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Iran-Israel tensions

The world anxiously awaits Israel's response after Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel on April 13, 2024.

Arab nations weigh response to Israel-Iran tensions

Is Iran's economy ready for war?

War with Iran would be a catastrophe on every level: historian Arash Azizi

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Deadly cholera outbreak hits southern Africa

Zambia, Zimbabwe and Malawi are at the epicenter of a deadly cholera outbreak in southern Africa.

Asia

How European trash illegally ends up in Southeast Asia

The illegal waste trade from Europe to Southeast Asia has emerged as a highly profitable, low-risk criminal enterprise.

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Germany: Far-right leader on trial for using Nazi slogan

One of Germany's most radical politicians, Björn Höcke, stands accused of using a banned Nazi slogan.

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Countdown to the Paris Olympics begins

The Olympic flame has been lit with a 100 days left before Paris 2024 kicks off in the French capital.

Middle East

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'Not safe': Saudi Arabia slammed after jailing football fans

Several Saudi Arabian soccer fans have been jailed for singing a song at a game that celebrates a religious figure.

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Caitlin Clark: Sky the limit for college basketball star

American basketball star Caitlin Clark is the all-time women’s career scoring leader in NCAA history and No.1 WNBA pick.

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Russia's war in Ukraine

Russia's war against Ukraine has sparked a humanitarian crisis for the Ukrainian people and upended global food and energy security.

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People stand in front of the closed Israeli national pavilion at the Biennale contemporary art fair in Venice, Italy, Tuesday, April 16, 2024. The sign announces that the artist and curators representing Israel at this year's Venice Biennale won't open the Israeli pavilion until there is a cease-fire in Gaza and an agreement to release hostages taken Oct. 7.

Israel-Hamas war impacts Venice Art Biennale

Israeli artist Ruth Patir won't open her Venice Biennale show until a cease-fire and hostage release deal is reached.

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Commonwealth Games faces uncertain future

Malaysia and Singapore won't take over from Australia as host of the 2026 sporting event. Does it have a future?

Jordan helped Israel against Iran, now locals are protesting

Many Jordanians feel betrayed after their country helped Israel fend off Iran's drone attack.

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Pakistan: Deportation puts Afghan girls at risk

Many girls could be deported from Pakistan to Afghanistan where the Taliban would not allow them to attend school.

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Genocide: Rwanda's village of reconciliation and unity

In the Rwandan village of Mbyo, Tutsi who survived the genocide now live together with rehabilitated Hutu perpetrators.

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Japan's Ukraine aid creates new rift with Russia

Japan is now one of Ukraine's leading funders, marking a radical shift in its relationship with Russia.

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India elections 2024

India goes to the polls in a tiered election from April 19 to June 1, 2024. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are running against an opposition coalition. Results are expected on June 4.

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India election 2024: What you need to know

India's 2024 general election is poised to be one of the biggest and longest in the country's history.

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India election: Why are opposition members defecting to BJP?

As elections near, India's opposition Congress party is losing members to PM Narendra Modi's right-wing BJP.

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X blocks posts in India after election commission order

The posts included unverified claims about political opponents, India's election commission said.

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Germany: Tips for a day trip to Bavaria's Regensburg

This southern German picture-book city is famous for its well preserved medieval old town.

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The carbonara controversy — Italian or American?

Did US soldiers add bacon and eggs to carbonara? No way, say many Italians.

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Cinnamon Buns are Sweden’s favorite pastry

This yeasted pastry is so popular among Swedes that it’s got its own national holiday.

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'Hungry' is a star among drag queens

An altar boy from a small, conservative Bavarian town has become an internationally successful drag queen.

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London Tube is the world's oldest subway

One of the UK capital's best known landmarks is its subway system, affectionately known to Londoners as the Tube.

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Josephine Baker, icon and activist, focus of Berlin show

An exhibition at the Neue Nationalgalerie explores the life of the multifaceted artist and activist.

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