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How the Epstein case is tearing apart Maga’s conspiracy wing
Watch: Trump calls out “stupid Republicans” in Jeffrey Epstein files saga It seems like a simple decision for Donald Trump’s administration – release files related to the late convicted paedophile financier Jeffery Epstein, or keep them out of public view. But battles raging among the US president’s supporters in some of the more conspiratorial spaces…
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Voices from Gaza on desperate lack of food
All week across the BBC we’ve been hearing from people in Gaza about their lives as food supplies are restricted leading to malnourishment and starvation. The BBC is not allowed to report from inside Gaza – because the Israeli government won’t allow us – so we rely on trusted freelancers to provide us with material.…
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Iran meets European diplomats for renewed nuclear talks
Iranian diplomats have met their counterparts from the UK, Germany, and France for nuclear talks, for the first time since Israel launched attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities in June. The strikes triggered a 12-day war, which also saw the US bomb a number of Iran’s nuclear sites, bringing US-Iran nuclear talks to an abrupt end.…
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Former DR Congo president on trial for treason and murder in Kinshasa
The treason trial of the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Joseph Kabila, has begun in a military court in the capital, Kinshasa. He also faces other charges, such as murder, linked to his alleged support for M23 rebels – who control a large part of the mineral-rich east of the country. He…
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Israel and US leave Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar
Israeli and US negotiators have decided to leave Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar’s capital Doha, with Washington accusing Hamas of not “acting in good faith”. In a statement, US special envoy Steve Witkoff said: “We have decided to bring our team home from Doha for consultations after the latest response from Hamas, which clearly shows…
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Thai leader warns clashes with Cambodia could ‘move toward war’
Watch: People take shelter after gunfire breaks out between Thailand and Cambodia troops Thailand’s leader has warned that clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which have killed at least 16 people and displaced tens of thousands in both countries, could “move towards war”. Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai added that the fighting now included heavy weapons…
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Philippine court strikes down landmark impeachment bid against Sara Duterte
The Philippine Supreme Court has blocked an impeachment trial against Sara Duterte, marking a victory for the country’s vice-president. The lower house of the Philippine parliament had voted to impeach Duterte in February after she was accused of misusing public funds and threatening to kill President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. But a court spokesperson told…
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Man dons bear costume in Japan Police animal attack drill
Japanese Police and local hunters in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture have practiced their response to potential bear attacks in a simulated drill. The demonstration saw a man dressed as a bear chased off by firecrackers, and showed participants how to safely approach an animal after it has been shot or tranquillised. Tochigi has seen three bear…
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Australian politician Gareth Ward found guilty of rape
A New South Wales (NSW) politician has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two young men in Australia. A jury found Gareth Ward – who is still a sitting member of state parliament – guilty of three counts of indecent assault and one count of rape. Both of the victims, who were aged 18 and…
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Indian minister Piyush Goyal says ‘fantastic’ progress in talks with US
India is making “fantastic progress” in its trade deal talks with the US, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said. The minister made the comments in London, after signing a landmark free trade deal with the UK on Thursday. Goyal’s optimistic statement comes against the backdrop of Washington and Delhi missing several deadlines to finalise the…
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