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Malawi police arrest eight for alleged election fraud

Officials are on high alert after the 2019 presidential election result was annulled due to vote tampering.

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Man charged with murder of Pakistan TikTok star

The 17-year-old’s murder sparked debate about women on social media in Pakistan.

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Portugal confirms it will recognise Palestinian state

A host of countries, including France and the UK, are expected to do the same when world leaders gather at

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Ukraine says three killed in ‘massive’ Russian aerial attack

President Zelensky says Moscow seeks to “intimidate civilians”, while Russia reports four deaths in a Ukrainian strike.

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Key oceans treaty crosses threshold to come into force

Sixty states have ratified a global treaty to protect the oceans – it will become law in January.

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Cyber-attack causes delays at Heathrow and other European airports

Travellers report multi-hour waits for some airlines as disruption also hits Brussels and Berlin.

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US forces strike third alleged drug vessel killing three, Trump says

Venezuela has condemned a series of strikes by US forces in the Caribbean targeting alleged drug traffickers.

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Trump adds $100,000 fee for skilled worker visa applicants

“Train Americans,” the US commerce secretary told big companies, some of which have relied on foreign high-skilled workers for years.

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Son of British couple held by Taliban ‘ecstatic’ as they return to UK

Jonathan Reynolds tells the BBC he is “overwhelmed” by release after nearly eight months in prison.

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Senator Ted Cruz says US broadcast regulator acted like ‘mafioso’ on Jimmy Kimmel

The Texas senator affected a mobster accent to criticise how ABC was pressed to take action on the late-night host.

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Drone strike on Sudan mosque kills 78, medic tells BBC

Local activists and residents describe the early morning attack on worshippers.

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US vaccine panel no longer recommends Covid-19 jab to adults

The panel has also changed its recommendation on the MMRV vaccine and delayed a vote on the hepatitis B jab.

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US blocks UN call for Gaza ceasefire for sixth time

Washington’s representative says the Security Council resolution does not go far enough in condemning Hamas.

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Taliban official dismisses Trump’s hope to ‘take back’ Afghan airbase

Bagram airbase was handed over to the Afghan military shortly before the Taliban returned to power.

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Judge strikes down ‘superfluous’ Trump lawsuit against the New York Times

A US federal judge took issue with the contents of Trump’s lawsuit against the newspaper and gave him 28 days

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Trump and Xi to meet in South Korea as TikTok deal approved

The president plans to meet Xi at a global summit in South Korea next month and will travel to China

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Estonia condemns ‘brazen’ airspace violation by Russian warplanes

Tallinn says three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets remained in Estonian airspace for 12 minutes.

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MI6 launches dark web portal to attract spies in Russia

Outgoing MI6 chief Sir Richard Moore said potential agents in Russia and around the world will be targeted by the

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South African hospital worker arrested with human placentas

The maternity cleaner was allegedly seeking potential buyers for the body tissue when she was picked up.

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US TV hosts back Kimmel as Trump threatens TV networks

America’s leading late-night TV hosts lament Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension as a “blatant assault on freedom of speech”.