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Australian ‘swimming queen’ Campbell retires

One of the nation’s most celebrated swimmers will hang up her goggles after failing to qualify for Paris 2024. ​One

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Julian Assange lands in Australia a free man

Landing in Canberra, the Wikileaks founder’s 14-year legal battle comes to an end after a plea deal with the US.

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Kenya’s president withdraws tax plan after deadly protest

President Ruto says Kenyans have spoken – and he “concedes” on the controversial tax hikes. ​President Ruto says Kenyans have

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$100m assets linked to 1MDB to be returned to Malaysia

The US said artworks by artists Andy Warhol and Claude Monet and a luxury flat in Paris would be liquidated

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Evan Gershkovich in court as spy trial starts in Russia

If convicted of spying, the US journalist could face up to 20 years in prison. ​If convicted of spying, the

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French court confirms Bashar al-Assad arrest warrant over Syria chemical attack

The Paris appeals court says Syria’s president can be prosecuted over a deadly 2013 chemical attack. ​The Paris appeals court

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What to watch for at Biden and Trump’s first debate

The BBC’s Sarah Smith looks at what’s at stake for both men as they prove they’re worth a second White

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Police run into burning house to rescue disabled man

A New Jersey police officer entered a burning home rescuing two people. ​A New Jersey police officer entered a burning

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Music festival blamed for gazelle deaths in Spain

Authorities in Almería say concerts did not exceed 65dB, but the animals’ vet tells the BBC prior warnings were ignored.

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Honduras ex-president gets 45 years for drug crimes

Juan Orlando Hernández was convicted of conspiring to import cocaine into the US and machine gun possession. ​Juan Orlando Hernández

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One killed after Colombia cable car falls from station

Officials told local media the cabin detached and fell after striking the cabin in front. ​Officials told local media the

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New mpox strain in DR Congo ‘most dangerous yet’

A current outbreak of the virus in the African country is “concerning”, say health officials. ​A current outbreak of the

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US soldier charged in Japan for rape of minor

The case is likely to stoke the long-standing local opposition to US military presence. ​The case is likely to stoke

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Biden pardons veterans convicted under military ban on gay sex

The announcement, which came during Pride month, will affect thousands of veterans. ​The announcement, which came during Pride month, will

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Timbuktu’s jihadist police chief guilty of war crimes

Al-Hassan ag Abdoul Aziz ag Mohamed ag Mahmoud led a “reign of terror” in Timbuktu, the ICC finds. ​Al-Hassan ag

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Australia turned its back on Assange. Time made him a martyr

Assange was welcomed home by the prime minister, but there was initially little sympathy for him in Australia. ​Assange was

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Australian rugby star Hayne will not face new rape trial

Prosecutors have dropped rape charges against Jarryd Hayne having “carefully considered” the public interest. ​Prosecutors have dropped rape charges against

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Rahul Gandhi’s big test as India’s opposition leader

The post has been empty for a decade and he will have to lead from the front. ​The post has

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Kanye and Summer’s estate reach copyright settlement

The rapper was being sued for using an uncleared sample the 1977 hit I Feel Love on his album. ​The

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Nitazenes spreading across Europe and North America – UN

The synthetic opioids, which can be stronger than fentanyl, are behind an increase in overdose deaths, the UN says. ​The