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World powers condemn deadly Gaza air strike on aid workers

World powers condemn deadly Gaza air strike on aid workers

World powers widely condemned an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip that killed seven charity staff delivering desperately needed aid to the war-torn territory.

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Peace still elusive for east DR Congo 30 years after genocide in Rwanda

Peace still elusive for east DR Congo 30 years after genocide in Rwanda

Sitting at home in Goma in the volatile east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rachel Sematumba describes herself as "a child of war".

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Lingard's Seoul switch threatens to fall flat after slow start

Lingard's Seoul switch threatens to fall flat after slow start

Jesse Lingard said he wanted to enjoy his football again after moving to South Korea, but the former Manchester United ace has struggled for form and fitness and been publicly criticised by his new coach.

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Rwanda marks 30 years since genocide

Rwanda marks 30 years since genocide

Rwanda on Sunday begins sombre commemorations for the 30th anniversary of the 1994 genocide, a mass slaughter orchestrated by Hutu extremists against the Tutsi minority over 100 bloody days.

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Kanye West accused of racism and antisemitism in new lawsuit

Kanye West accused of racism and antisemitism in new lawsuit

Controversial rapper Kanye West repeatedly yelled at Black employees and praised Adolf Hitler as an "innovator" according to a new lawsuit filed in California on Tuesday.

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Colombia guerrillas lure youth on TikTok

Colombia guerrillas lure youth on TikTok

With promises of wealth and images glorifying fighters among vast fields of coca leaves, Colombia's modern-day guerrillas are urging young people to join their ranks via TikTok.

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US-China economic flashpoints in Yellen's China trip

US-China economic flashpoints in Yellen's China trip

Since US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited Beijing last year, the world's two biggest economies have resumed regular talks and averted major escalations in tensions.

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Yellen to press China on 'unfair' trade practices during visit

Yellen to press China on 'unfair' trade practices during visit

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen leaves Wednesday for China, for the second time in less than a year to manage ties as Washington maintains a tough stance on Beijing ahead of November's election.

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Trump reprises 'bloodbath' claim in immigration speeches

Trump reprises 'bloodbath' claim in immigration speeches

Donald Trump doubled down on his heavily criticized warning of a coming American "bloodbath" Tuesday as he told supporters US communities faced "plunder, rape and slaughter" at the hands of illegal immigrants.

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North Korea says it test-fired new solid-fuel hypersonic missile

North Korea says it test-fired new solid-fuel hypersonic missile

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of a new medium-to-long range solid-fuel hypersonic missile, state media said Wednesday, hailing the "important military strategic value" of the new weapon.

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