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Explosion at a US air base in southern Japan injures 4 Japanese soldiers

Japanese officials say an explosion at a U.S. military base on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa injured four Japanese soldiers, though the injuries are not life threatening

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Contractor in Syria uncovers a surprise beneath the rubble: an ancient tomb complex

A contractor digging into the earth where the rubble of a destroyed house had been cleared away in northern Syria stumbled across a surprise: the remains of an underground Byzantine tomb complex believed to be more than 1,500 years old

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South Korea's Maybe Happy Ending wins six Tony Awards

The musical about two humanoid robots debuted on Broadway in 2024 to glowing reviews.

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As the UN Ocean Conference opens in France, a push to turn promises into protection

The U.N. Ocean Conference is opening in France as pressure mounts to turn promises into action on protecting the ocean

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IDF prevents aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg, other activists from reaching Gaza

Israel’s Foreign Ministry says a Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists has been diverted to Israel

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How LA erupted over rumours of immigration raid at a hardware store

Claims that day labourers were being detained spark violent protests in a city on edge over the president's immigration crackdown.

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Israeli troops board aid ship bound for Gaza, activists say

Climate activist Greta Thunberg is among those aboard the vessel, believed to be off the Egyptian coast.

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Israel says Hamas Gaza chief Sinwar's body identified

The Israeli military says Mohammed Sinwar's body was discovered in a tunnel at a hospital.

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Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay in serious condition after shooting at political rally

Bogota's mayor says Colombian Sen. Miguel Uribe Turbay, a conservative presidential hopeful, is in serious condition following surgery for a gunshot wound at a political rally a day earlier

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Spanish opposition party rallies tens of thousands of protesters in Madrid

Spain’s opposition party has staged a mass protest in Madrid that drew tens out thousands of attendees, calling for the resignation of socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and demanding new elections

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Trump's quick intervention in LA may thrill his base but inflame tensions

The National Guard deployment will delight supporters of his hardline stance on law and order, but opponents say its inflammatory

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Watch: Federal agents use tear gas, flash grenades to disperse LA protesters

The Californian city saw a second day of unrest on Saturday in response to immigration raids.

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The furniture fraud who hoodwinked the Palace of Versailles

Bill Pallot and Bruno Desnoues falsified 18th-century furniture they said belonged to French royalty.

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As World Pride begins in Washington, some foreigners stay away

The global celebration of the LGBT culture takes place near the White House after big shifts in US policy under Trump.

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Families of Ukraine's missing fear peace will not bring them home

Authorities say nearly 16,000 Ukrainian civilians are still being held in Russian prisons.

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An ancient writing system confounding myths about Africa

How social media is pushing back against the still common idea that African societies never had a knowledge system.

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Italy citizenship referendum: 'I was born here - but feel rejected'

Italy is holding a citizenship referendum and it's proving so divisive that some, including the prime minister, are boycotting it.

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Liberia's ex-speaker charged with arson over parliament fire

The blaze broke out a day after protests over plans to oust former speaker Jonathan Fonati Koffa.

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Central Asia's tallest Lenin statue taken down

The monument to the Soviet patriarch will be replaced with a flagpole, authorities in Kyrgyzstan say.

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British soldier arrested in Kenya over rape allegation

Military police are investigating the alleged incident near the British army's training camp in Kenya.

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