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China's Xi touts unity and development in surprise Tibet visit

August 21, 2025 - 13:27
The visit to Lhasa suggests a desire to stamp the Chinese leader's authority over the region.
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Delta and United sued for selling 'window seats' without windows

August 21, 2025 - 11:57
Delta and United are being sued over allegedly charging extra for seats next to a blank walls.
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ICC 'deplores' new US sanctions on judges and prosecutors

August 21, 2025 - 11:29
Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces the court as "an instrument of lawfare" against the US and Israel.
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ICC 'deplores' new US sanctions on judges and prosecutors

August 21, 2025 - 11:29
Secretary of State Marco Rubio denounces the court as "an instrument of lawfare" against the US and Israel.
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Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in US as tariff fears persist

August 21, 2025 - 10:45
The Japanese technology giant cited economic challenges as it raised prices for the consoles by around $50.
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US Navy sailor convicted of spying for China

August 21, 2025 - 10:00
He is found guilty of selling details about warships' locations and weapons to a Chinese spy for $12,000.
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Watch: Moments from the Menendez brothers trial in 1993

August 21, 2025 - 09:31
Erik and Lyle, who are serving prison sentences for the murders of their parents, are making their case for parole this week.
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India's biofuel drive is saving billions but also sparking worries

August 21, 2025 - 09:27
Critics say many vehicles in India are not biofuel-compliant, and its use could put engines at risk. The government denies this.
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Texas lawmakers approve redistricting map favouring Republicans

August 21, 2025 - 08:06
Facing opposition from Democrats who fled the state to stall the vote, Republicans hope the new maps will lead to more seats in Congress.
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Denmark ending letter deliveries is a sign of the digital times

August 21, 2025 - 08:04
PostNord blames sharply falling demand - will other post firms around the world follow suit?
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A fierce war of words keeps Thailand and Cambodia on edge

August 21, 2025 - 07:05
The two sides are waging an information war to win international sympathy and shore up support at home.
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Saving China's finless porpoise from the brink of extinction

August 21, 2025 - 07:01
Scientists are racing to protect what some view as "the most important animal" in the Yangtze.
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Watch: Are museums in DC too 'woke'? We ask visitors what they think

August 21, 2025 - 06:53
President Donald Trump has called for a review of Smithsonian museums, saying they focus too much on "how bad Slavery was".
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Israeli military says first stages of assault on Gaza City have begun

August 21, 2025 - 04:57
Call-up letters have gone out to 60,000 reservists to bolster an operation which is expected to last until next year.
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Israel approves controversial West Bank settlement project

August 21, 2025 - 04:26
The Palestinian Authority says the decision is illegal and will "destroy" the prospects for a two-state solution.
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Israel approves controversial West Bank settlement project

August 21, 2025 - 04:26
The Palestinian Authority says the decision is illegal and will "destroy" the prospects for a two-state solution.
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Watch: JD Vance heckled meeting National Guard troops in Washington DC

August 21, 2025 - 03:26
Protesters shouted at Vance, Pete Hegseth and Stephen Miller as they entered DC's largest rail hub.
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Oregon crews race to douse fire in one of the world's tallest trees

August 21, 2025 - 02:25
With about 50 ft already lost, the fire may impact the Doerner Fir's standing in global height rankings, officials say.
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Why Donetsk matters so much for Ukraine's defences

August 21, 2025 - 02:12
For Ukraine to lose western Donetsk would mean the fall of a bulwark against any future Russian advance.
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Denmark scraps book tax to fight 'reading crisis'

August 21, 2025 - 01:57
The government hopes abolishing the sales tax will encourage more people to buy books.
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