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North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused Japan of moving beyond a defensive posture.
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Israel approves $37m to seize more than 70 occupied West Bank sites
The allocated funding seeks to accelerate Israel's control of historical landmarks across the occupied West Bank.
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US stock market hits record high amid hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening
Oil prices fall as US officials tout progress in talks to reopen critical waterway.
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Ceuta and Melilla: Why Europe’s African border remains a flashpoint
The two Spanish enclaves in North Africa remain at the centre of a diplomatic standoff between Spain and Morocco.
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Armed man arrested at Trump’s LA golf course ahead of president’s visit
Loaded pistol and rifle among items found in suspect's pocket, car and home following arrest, police say.
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Ukrainian man chased by exploding drone recounts his terror
A Ukrainian man has relived the moment a suspected Russian drone chased him before it blew up.
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US revokes visa of Brazilian ambassador amid deepening diplomatic spat
An official has indicated that the visa revocation would not mean that Brazil's ambassador will be expelled from the US.
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Iran war live: Tehran-Oman talks on Hormuz ‘positive’; ship hit in Red Sea
Iran says talks with Oman are proceeding 'positively' as US officials say a deal could be possible soon.
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Russia strikes Ukrainian capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles
The latest attack comes after at least 27 people were killed in both Russia and Ukraine earlier this week.
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Sri Lanka shuts schools as floods and mudslides kill 7
Torrential rains and flooding have damaged 129 houses and forced the evacuation of nearly 3,500 people, officials say.
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX reports losses but less than expected
Revenue was up more than 90 percent from the same period a year ago, beating analyst expectations.
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How the far right weaponised the Ceuta crisis
More than 72 migrants died trying to reach Ceuta, but within hours the tragedy had become a political flashpoint.