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Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump

August 4, 2025 - 08:15
The redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the US House of Representatives.
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Hackers, secret cables and security fears: The explosive fight over the UK's new Chinese embassy

August 4, 2025 - 08:15
It will be the biggest embassy in Europe, if approved. But its opponents fear it brings with it certain risks and dangers
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Aid group says worker killed by Israeli military in attack on Gaza HQ

August 4, 2025 - 06:43
The Palestine Red Crescent Society accuses Israel of a "direct" strike - Israel says it is reviewing the claim.
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Leaders condemn videos of emaciated hostages as Red Cross calls for access

August 4, 2025 - 06:15
Hamas said it would allow Red Cross access if humanitarian aid corridors were opened into Gaza.
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Manhunt intensifies for Montana bar shooting suspect as four victims named

August 4, 2025 - 05:37
Police say the suspect was "a regular" at the bar where he opened fire, and that a bartender and three patrons were among the victims.
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Manhunt intensifies for Montana bar shooting suspect as four victims named

August 4, 2025 - 05:37
Police say the suspect was "a regular" at the bar where he opened fire, and that a bartender and three patrons were among the victims.
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New Zealand woman arrested after two-year-old found in luggage

August 4, 2025 - 01:10
A bus driver became concerned when he noticed the luggage moving, police said.
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Ukraine drone attack causes fire at Sochi oil depot, Russia says

August 3, 2025 - 23:25
Meanwhile, Ukraine reports Russian air strikes on the southern cities of Kherson and Mykolaiv.
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Israeli minister sparks anger by praying at sensitive Jerusalem holy site

August 3, 2025 - 23:18
Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir prayed at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound, violating a decades-old arrangement.
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Israeli minister sparks anger by praying at sensitive Jerusalem holy site

August 3, 2025 - 23:18
Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir prayed at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound, violating a decades-old arrangement.
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Aid group says worker killed by Israeli military in attack on Gaza HQ

August 3, 2025 - 19:32
The Palestine Red Crescent has accused Israel of a "deliberate" strike, but Israel said it has "no information" about it.
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Russian volcano erupts for first time in more than 500 years

August 3, 2025 - 18:05
The eruption of a volcano in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula may be linked to a massive earthquake last week, experts say.
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Russian volcano erupts for first time in over 500 years

August 3, 2025 - 18:05
The eruption of a volcano in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula may be linked to a massive earthquake last week, experts say.
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Tens of thousands turn out for Sydney Pro-Palestine march

August 3, 2025 - 16:00
The Sydney Harbour Bridge was closed by the march, after it was authorised to go ahead by the Supreme Court hours earlier.
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Watch: Australians play in snowy winter wonderland

August 3, 2025 - 15:40
Parts of New South Wales were blanketed with the heaviest snow in 20 years.
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Pro-Palestine march closes Sydney Harbour Bridge

August 3, 2025 - 14:55
Thousands turned out for the March for Humanity on Sunday despite torrential rain.
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Ukraine and Russia strikes hit homes and oil depot near Black Sea

August 3, 2025 - 14:07
Ukraine says Russian missiles hit Mykolaiv, while Russia blames a huge oil blaze in Sochi on Ukrainian drones.
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Watch: Explosion rocks Russian oil facility

August 3, 2025 - 11:53
The strike was one of several Ukraine said it carried out against Russian military infrastructure.
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'I felt an unspoken pressure to smile' - Kenyan women in the workplace

August 3, 2025 - 10:17
Is the pressure to be likeable holding women back at work?
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Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe

August 3, 2025 - 09:35
The arrests come just two days after Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies had their independence restored.
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