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Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends

The final British and American troops have left Iraq following the conclusion of the coalition’s anti-Islamic State mission, under an agreement reache...

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Singapore launches FirstDate matchmaking service for government workers

Singapore has launched FirstDate, a matchmaking service aimed at government workers, as the ageing nation faces a record-low fertility rate.

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Investigation examines alleged rape at Cornell fraternity house

A woman alleges she was drugged and raped at a fraternity house at Cornell University two years ago. An investigation into the allegation is under way...

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Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots

An aircraft travelling to Israel was diverted after its two pilots became involved in a fight. A brief emergency alert indicated a possible hijacking,...

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Former Kirkcudbright Academy pupil killed while fighting in Ukraine

Arkadii Petrov, who attended Kirkcudbright Academy, has been killed after returning to Ukraine to fight. Tributes have described him as forever 21.

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Girl undergoes multiple surgeries after reported strike on Gaza tent

Raseel has required several operations to control infections after witnesses said her tent was hit by an Israeli helicopter strike in Gaza. Israel’s m...

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Russian attacks leave Ukraine’s remaining steelworks largely inactive

Ukraine’s remaining steelworks have been brought close to a standstill by sustained Russian missile attacks, damaging a vital part of the country’s ec...

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Morocco appoints its first female prime minister after election victory

Morocco has appointed its first woman as prime minister after she won the elections. Her appointment by the king makes her the second woman to lead a...

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Evan Gershkovich describes detention by Russian agents

US journalist Evan Gershkovich has described being detained by Russian agents after his arrest in Russia in 2023 and subsequent 16-year sentence on es...

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Man charged after AI crocodile image prompts Singapore reservoir search

A man has been charged in Singapore after an AI-generated image showing a crocodile at the city’s largest reservoir triggered a search operation. He c...

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Israeli settlers set fire to two West Bank homes and block family’s return

Two homes belonging to the al-Tubasi family were set on fire during an attack by Israeli settlers in a West Bank village. Israeli security forces were...

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Evan Gershkovich describes moment he realised he was a pawn in Russia

US journalist Evan Gershkovich has described being lured into what he believed was a trap before spending 16 months in a Russian jail. He said he reco...

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Spain proposes eviction ban and automatic rental contract renewals after protests

Spain has announced housing measures including a proposed ban on evictions until 2030 and the automatic renewal of tenant contracts, following protest...

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Police investigate alleged rape at Indian university as hostels are emptied

Police are seeking to establish whether a female student was raped at Lovely Professional University in India, amid unrest at the institution and repo...

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Luxury-style units found inside Indonesian prison during inspection

A surprise inspection at an Indonesian prison uncovered apartment-like units apparently used by inmates, with televisions, a gym and fridges containin...

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Australia balances concern over China’s military power with trade ties

Australia is facing a difficult strategic relationship with China, whose growing military strength is causing concern while Beijing remains the countr...

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Spanish pensioner, 87, can return home after eviction, lawyer says

Maricarmen Abascal, an 87-year-old pensioner in Spain, can move back into her home following an eviction that prompted large-scale protests across the...

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