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Swiss Alpine bar fire claims 41st victim, an 18-year-old Swiss national
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In war-torn Ukraine, showing sympathy for Palestine is no longer a taboo
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Five killed in gas explosions in Iran, officials say
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Canada's Poilievre re-elected Conservative party leader
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'A vaccine against murder'? Israel split over return of death penalty
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Trump says speaking to Iran amid rising war fears
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Firefighters battle 'emergency level' blazes in Australia heatwave
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Boy, 12, dies from injuries after Sydney shark attack
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Three dead in shooting in Australia's New South Wales
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Trump says he will '100%' carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests
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Guatemala mourns 10 police slain by gangsters amid state of emergency
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A Saudi-UAE rift is turning two close allies into regional rivals
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Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products
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Museveni takes strong lead in early results of Uganda presidential race
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Trump briefed on military and covert options for Iran, sources say
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Iran warns it will retaliate if US attacks, as hundreds killed in protests
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How are Greenlanders responding to Trump's threats to acquire the territory?
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Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners
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Two people killed in shooting outside Mormon church in Salt Lake City, US
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Cambodia extradites alleged scam mastermind to China after arrest
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US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military, says White House
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Trump warns new Venezuelan leader as Maduro set to appear in court
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Trump warning over Iran protests 'reckless' says foreign minister
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Two people killed in magnitude 6.5 earthquake in Mexico
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