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Texas police hunt convict 'mistakenly' freed from jail

August 19, 2025 - 20:39
Police say the man was sentenced to jail for assaulting a family member and evading arrest.
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Mediators await Israeli response to new Gaza ceasefire proposal

August 19, 2025 - 20:32
Qatar says it is "almost identical" to a US proposal for a 60-day truce, during which around half of 50 hostages would be released.
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Why Ukraine's first lady wrote Melania Trump a letter

August 19, 2025 - 19:48
Ukraine's First Lady Olena Zelenska has thanked US First Lady Melania Trump for imploring Vladimir Putin to protect children.
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Watch: Two presidents, two very different Oval Office encounters

August 19, 2025 - 18:39
Onlookers gasped as Trump and Zelensky's meeting in Washington in February descended into chaos, but times have changed.
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Son of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and abuse

August 19, 2025 - 18:36
Marius Borg Høiby is charged with 32 offences and could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty.
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Canada's Conservative leader projected to win Parliament seat

August 19, 2025 - 18:02
Poilievre is projected to win a by-election after losing his seat in another riding in April's general election.
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Canada's conservative leader projected to win Parliament seat

August 19, 2025 - 18:02
Poilievre is projected to win a by-election after losing his seat in another riding in April's general election.
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China and India should be partners, not adversaries, says foreign minister Wang Yi

August 19, 2025 - 16:24
Yi's India visit comes days before PM Modi's trip to China, and signals a further thaw in relations.
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Entire church begins two-day journey across Swedish city

August 19, 2025 - 15:39
The landmark 113-year-old wooden building is at risk from subsidence and will be moved 5km on giant rolling platforms.
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China and India should be partners, not adversaries, says foreign minister Wang Yi

August 19, 2025 - 14:50
Yi's India visit comes days before PM Modi's trip to China, and signals a further thaw in relations.
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Watch: Zelensky's 'fabulous' suit and other moments from Trump meeting

August 19, 2025 - 14:37
Ukraine's president and other European leaders met at the White House to talk peace.
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Japan chain stops rice ball sales after staff fake expiry dates

August 19, 2025 - 12:55
Ministop has apologised for 'significant inconvenience' as it suspended deli sales in 1,600 outlets.
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Zelensky leaves White House unscathed as he buys more time

August 19, 2025 - 12:09
Unlike February's row, Trump and Zelensky struck a more diplomatic tone despite their remaining differences.
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Zelensky leaves White House unscathed as he buys more time

August 19, 2025 - 12:09
Unlike February's row, Trump and Zelensky struck a more diplomatic tone despite their remaining differences.
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Four key takeaways from Ukraine talks in Washington

August 19, 2025 - 10:01
Ukraine's President Zelensky managed to avoid another disastrous Oval Office meeting with Donald Trump.
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Watch: Destruction in Pakistan after flash floods that have killed hundreds

August 19, 2025 - 09:41
The majority of fatalities were recorded in the northwest Buner district, where at least 200 people were killed.
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Entire church to be transported across Swedish city

August 19, 2025 - 08:12
The landmark 113-year-old wooden building is at risk from subsidence and will be moved 5km on giant rolling platforms.
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'No-one comes for us': The women trapped in Afghanistan's mental health system

August 19, 2025 - 07:19
Accessing treatment in an Afghan mental health facility is difficult - but getting out can be harder.
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'No-one comes for us': The women trapped in Afghanistan's mental health system

August 19, 2025 - 07:19
Accessing treatment in an Afghan mental health facility is difficult - but getting out can be harder.
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'No-one comes for us': The women trapped in Afghanistan's mental health system

August 19, 2025 - 07:19
Accessing treatment in an Afghan mental health facility is difficult - but getting out can be harder.
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