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Japanese PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa gubernatorial election
Genta Koja beat two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki, who wants a major US military base to be moved out of Okinawa.
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Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens
Turkish police raid LGBTQ groups across major cities, detaining at least 63 in a major crackdown.
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Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers’ citizenship over Gaza film
Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar labels Gaza genocide film 'vile' after it wins Venice Film Festival recognition.
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Russia hits Ukrainian train shortly after Boris Johnson leaves station
A Russian drone struck a train near Ukraine-Poland border, shortly after Former UK PM Boris Johnson left the station.
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Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliament
However, deadly violence marred the elections one day before the polls open in the southern Philippine region.
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Niger mutiny exposes growing reliance on Russia
The attempted power grab has exposed deep grievances within the army and tested Niger’s ties with its Sahelian allies.
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Heavy rain falls over the Kaaba in Mecca
Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Mecca creating dramatic scenes as worshippers prayed at the Grand Mosque.
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Protests erupt across Syria over sharp fuel price hikes
Protests have erupted in Syria after the government raised fuel prices.
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Charlie Kirk statue vandalised outside Turning Point USA headquarters
Vandals spray red paint on Charlie Kirk statue days after its unveiling to mark one year since his death.
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Yemen’s Houthis advance on government strongholds of Marib, Taiz
Fighting is intensifying in Yemen as Houthi fighters advance toward Saudi-backed government-held areas.
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Iran war live: Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran, Gulf states postponed
Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran and Gulf states are postponed 'in the interests of consensus'.
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Trump dismisses calls for AI slowdown from leading tech CEOs
Trump downplays AI risks, saying he wants to maintain the US's lead over China in the emerging technology.