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Eight hurt in Boulder mall as suspect shouts ‘free Palestine’
Multiple people were injured after a man shouting “free Palestine” tossed Molotov cocktails at a gathering in support of Israeli hostages in Colorado, authorities said. Police said eight people – aged 52 to 88 – were injured in the attack at the Pearl Street Mall, a popular outdoor space in Boulder, about 30 miles (48km)…
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South Korea election takes place under shadow of martial law
Jean Mackenzie Seoul correspondent Watch: Lee Jae-myung speaks behind bulletproof glass at a campaign rally The striking feature of this election has been the leading opposition candidate, Lee Jae-myung, campaigning in a bullet-proof vest. At a recent rally, he was escorted to the podium by close protection officers, ready to shield him with their ballistic…
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Eyewitness captures video of Colorado attack scene
Six people are being treated for injuries after a man “started setting people on fire” at a mall in Boulder, Colorado, on Sunday, police say. A peaceful event in support of the Israeli hostages was taking place when the attack occurred. Authorities say the suspect was seen throwing Molotov cocktails, and using other devices to…
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Watch: Eyewitness captures moments during Colorado attack
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South Africa’s land law explained – and why it so inflames Donald Trump
Getty Images Many South Africans are deeply attached to their land South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is at the centre of a political firestorm after he approved a law that gives the state the power to expropriate some privately owned land without compensation for owners. The law, which is yet to be implemented, has drawn…
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Secret Lives of Mormon Wives on swinging scandals, friendship fallouts and religious backlash
Getty Images From allegations of infidelity to swinging scandals, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives offers a look into a version of Mormon life far removed from traditional public perception. Set in suburban Utah, the TV series follows a group of Mormon women – most of whom rose to fame on TikTok and became MomTok…
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Ukraine’s audacious drone attack sends critical message to Russia
It’s hard to exaggerate the sheer audacity – or ingenuity – that went into Ukraine’s countrywide assault on Russia’s air force. We cannot possibly verify Ukrainian claims that the attacks resulted in $7bn (£5.2bn) of damage, but it’s clear that “Operation Spider’s Web” was, at the very least, a spectacular propaganda coup. Ukrainians are already…
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Polish presidential election too close to call, exit polls suggest
Adam Easton Warsaw correspondent, BBC News Getty Images Presidential candidate Rafal Trzaskowski has claimed an early win but his winning margin is well within the margin of error, one exit poll suggests Exit polls from the Polish presidential election suggest the result is too close to call. One exit poll, with a margin of error…
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Australia asks China to explain ‘extraordinary’ military build-up
Australia’s defence minister Richard Marles has called on China to explain why it needs to have “such an extraordinary military build-up”. He said Beijing needs to provide greater transparency and reassurance as it is the “fundamental issue” for the region. Meanwhile, the Philippines defence minister Gilberto Teodoro Jr has called China “absolutely irresponsible and reckless”…
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Two Scottish men shot dead at Irish bar in Spain’s Costa del Sol
Two Scottish men have been killed in a shooting at a bar in southern Spain, according to Spanish officials. A gunman fired several shots at Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola in Andalusia on Saturday evening before fleeing the scene. Javier Salas from the central government in the Malaga province confirmed to BBC News both men were…
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