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North Korea cracking down on wedding dresses and slang – report

The South Korean report uses defectors’ accounts to build a picture of human rights in the North. ​The South Korean

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China honours woman who died saving Japanese family

Hu Youping, a bus attendant, tried to restrain an assailant at a bus stop outside a Japanese school. ​Hu Youping,

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Trump evades debate questions on accepting election results

Throughout the debate, Trump also repeated falsehoods on voter fraud, abortion and the 6 January riot. ​Throughout the debate, Trump

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Von der Leyen nominated to stay on in top EU job

She is set to serve a second five-year term as president of the European Commission. ​She is set to serve

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Kenyan court allows military deployment to quell protests

A judge declines to halt the deployment of soldiers to assist police in quelling anti-budget protests. ​A judge declines to

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US voters’ verdicts on debate performances

Americans voice strong opinions on the sparring between Joe Biden and Donald Trump. ​Americans voice strong opinions on the sparring

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Watch key moments from Biden and Trump’s first debate

The pair threw insults and clashed on stage about the biggest issues American voters care about – here’s what they

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K-pop agents charged with insider trading over BTS

The employees are accused of selling shares before BTS members announced they were taking a break. ​The employees are accused

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Sinkhole swallows Illinois football pitch

CCTV captured the moment the ground gave way taking a stadium floodlight with it. ​CCTV captured the moment the ground

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Bolivia unrest: Coup or no coup?

Gen Juan José Zúñiga’s storming of the presidential palace revives memories of military rule. ​Gen Juan José Zúñiga’s storming of

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Oklahoma orders schools to teach Bible ‘immediately’

The state’s top education official says students must learn about “an indispensable historical and cultural touchstone”. ​The state’s top education

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Once France’s moderate region, Brittany is flirting with the far right

National Rally activists are met with angry mutterings but also some support in the coastal region. ​National Rally activists are

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EU warns Georgia’s NGO law is blocking its path to joining

EU leaders say the country’s current course of action threatens its acceptance into the bloc. ​EU leaders say the country’s

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At least six dead after train and bus collide at Slovakia level-crossing

Another five have reportedly been injured following the crash about 80km east of Bratislava. ​Another five have reportedly been injured

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Rock stars, wrestlers and pilgrims: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week’s best photos from across the African continent. ​A selection of the week’s best photos from

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Biden struggles in heated debate as personal attacks fly

The president came into his debate with Donald Trump with a low bar to clear, and he struggled, writes Anthony

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Wildfires ravaging Arctic Circle – EU monitor

Scientists at the EU’s Copernicus monitor say Russia’s Sakha region is experiencing intense wildfires. ​Scientists at the EU’s Copernicus monitor

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Le Pen threatens to challenge Macron’s army powers

The far-right ex-leader warns the French president will not be able to send troops to Ukraine. ​The far-right ex-leader warns

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As young Iranians lose hope, a reformist runs for president

As Iran votes for a new president, a reformist critical of the morality police has been topping polls. ​As Iran

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SA president hits out at coalition partner in fierce row

South Africa’s coalition partners are at loggerheads just weeks after agreeing to share power. ​South Africa’s coalition partners are at