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Violence in Australian town after arrest of man over girl's murder
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Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
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The Venice Biennale jury resigns amid tensions over awards ban, Russian participation
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A major new study found AI outperformed doctors in ER diagnosis — but there’s a catch
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Prosecutors release video of armed man storming correspondents' dinner
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Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight
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Hegseth faces questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began
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Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of deadline
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Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss
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Breaking Baz: David Holmes, Daniel Radcliffe’s Harry Potter Stunt Double, Developing Play About Life Before And After ‘Deathly Hallows’ Accident
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Iran war: What’s happening on day 62 as Trump asks Iran to ‘give up’?
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Interest rates expected to be held as uncertainty over Iran war continues
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