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Macron’s election gamble puts French democracy on the table

Some fear the snap elections could lead to violence on the streets, and endanger French democracy. ​Some fear the snap

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Ultra-Orthodox students must be drafted, Israel court rules

Until now there had been exemptions for men registered in full-time Jewish religious study. ​Until now there had been exemptions

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Assange arrives on US island for court hearing to confirm freedom

The Wikileaks founder has arrived on the Northern Mariana Islands, where he will plead guilty to one charge. ​The Wikileaks

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How the deal to free Julian Assange was agreed

Australian pressure, British legal process and a US realisation it needed a deal led to Wikileaks founder’s release. ​Australian pressure,

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Kenyan president faces tough choices after day of bloodshed

Protests over the Kenyan president’s new finance bill turned deadly after demonstrators stormed parliament. ​Protests over the Kenyan president’s new

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Five killed and parliament ablaze in Kenya tax protests

President William Ruto vows to restore order after protests against tax hikes turn violent. ​President William Ruto vows to restore

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Louisiana families sue over Ten Commandments law

Group including rabbis and pastors argue Ten Commandments law is a violation of the US constitution. ​Group including rabbis and

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Russia blocks 81 EU media outlets in retaliatory move

Access to 81 outlets will be blocked by Russia in retaliation for a decision taken by the EU last month.

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Bangladesh’s deadliest executioner dies

The 74-year-old hanged several high-profile figures during his time in prison for murder. ​The 74-year-old hanged several high-profile figures during

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US couple ‘walked for hours’ before dying in Hajj heat

The two pilgrims’ daughter says a tour agency they used had failed to provide basic necessities. ​The two pilgrims’ daughter

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King, Queen and Prince William greet Japanese Emperor

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako of Japan are beginning a three-day state visit to the UK. ​Emperor Naruhito and Empress

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China space probe returns with rare Moon rocks

The Chang’e-6 has landed after collecting the first ever samples from the far side of the Moon. ​The Chang’e-6 has

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Zelensky sacks top general accused of incompetence

Lt-Gen Yuriy Sodol, from his post after public criticism about excessive casualties and accusations of incompetence. ​Lt-Gen Yuriy Sodol, from

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Afghanistan qualify for first World Cup semi-final

Afghanistan qualify for the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time in their history after beating Bangladesh in

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Age anxiety hangs over first Biden-Trump debate

On Thursday, the current president, 81, and his Republican predecessor, 78, will face off in Georgia. ​On Thursday, the current

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Wikileaks’ document dumps that shook world

Since 2006, Wikileaks has published thousands of classified documents and emails. ​Since 2006, Wikileaks has published thousands of classified documents

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LGBT troops on Ukraine’s front line fight homophobia at home

Gay marriage is illegal in Ukraine. Activists hope the LGBT troops at the front can change minds. ​Gay marriage is

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Eight killed in deadly fire at Moscow office building

State media reported that one man was rescued from the blaze and is being treated at a hospital. ​State media

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Millions of children going hungry in Sudan – Unicef

The head of the UN children’s agency says Sudan is one of the worst places in the world for children.

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Russia pins Dagestan attack on Ukraine, ignoring religious tensions

Despite years of Islamist attacks in Dagestan, Moscow wants to blame external actors for Sunday’s attack. ​Despite years of Islamist