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UK to start Gaza surveillance flights to locate captives held by Hamas
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Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘war crimes’ after ‘execution’ of captured troops
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Philippines accuses Chinese vessels of ‘swarming’ reef off its coast
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US Muslims pledge to ditch Biden in 2024 over his stance on Israel-Gaza war
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Gunmen kill eight bus passengers in northern Pakistan
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South Korea launches first spy satellite amid space race with rival North
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Pakistan’s top court hears petition to halt deportations of Afghans
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India clinch T20 series against Australia to ease Cricket World Cup pain
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Aston Villa file complaint to UEFA over Legia Warsaw after fan violence
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Republican lawmaker George Santos expelled from US House
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UN’s top court bars Venezuela from action in Guyana border dispute
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Gaza aid trucks stranded as Israel-Hamas war resumes
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Israel-Gaza War: Can Hamas be defeated?
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Apprehension in Malawi as government sends workers to Israel amid Gaza war
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Brazil’s Lula: Biden has no ‘sensitivity’ to stop war on Gaza
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Everton file appeal against 10-point deduction by Premier League
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Khan Younis neighbourhood hit by Israeli attack
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The Israel-Hamas truce has ended: What we know so far
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Russian court extends detention of US journalist Kurmasheva until February
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Northern Ireland peace deal: Women’s role finally recognised, says activist
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Israel strikes Gaza after truce expires
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Fighting resumes in Israel-Gaza war
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Meta shuts 4,800 accounts over alleged China-based influence operation
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