Philippines’ Muslim-majority Bangsamoro region votes for first parliament
However, deadly violence marred the elections one day before the polls open in the southern Philippine region.
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Swedish left-wing bloc narrowly ahead with election too close to call
A partial count by Sweden's election authority projected that left-wing opposition bloc would win a three-seat majority.
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Watch: Why a Russian strike on train near Ukraine-Poland border could mark an escalation
No casualties were reported after a Russian drone struck a train shortly after Boris Johnson and top European officials…
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Protests erupt across Syria over sharp fuel price hikes
Protests have erupted in Syria after the government raised fuel prices.
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Heavy rain falls over the Kaaba in Mecca
Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Mecca creating dramatic scenes as worshippers prayed at the Grand Mosque.
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Charlie Kirk statue vandalised outside Turning Point USA headquarters
Vandals spray red paint on Charlie Kirk statue days after its unveiling to mark one year since his death.
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Yemen’s Houthis advance on government strongholds of Marib, Taiz
Fighting is intensifying in Yemen as Houthi fighters advance toward Saudi-backed government-held areas.
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Iran war live: Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran, Gulf states postponed
Oman says Hormuz talks with Iran and Gulf states are postponed 'in the interests of consensus'.
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Israeli quadcopter terrorises homes in Gaza City
Video shows a low-flying Israeli quadcopter maneuvering between residential buildings in eastern Gaza City.
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Zverev defeats Shelton in four sets to win his first US Open title
Germany's Alexander Zverev beats American Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (2), 5-7, 6-2 to win the men's singles title in New York.
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Barcelona beat Levante as Yamal scores twice to maintain perfect start
Barcelona have won all six games this season and sit top of La Liga with five wins from five after victory at Levante.
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Jefferson-Wooden, Bednarek complete Ultimate Championship sprint doubles
The Americans won the 100m and 200m at the Ultimate Championship that saw elite athletes win $150,000 each.
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Manchester City wrongly awarded Haaland goal by VAR at United: Refs’ body
Erling Haaland's derby winner against Manchester United should not have stood, Premier League referees' body admits.
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Tehran and Muscat delay talks, citing regional consensus need
Tehran and Muscat agree to delay dialogue to prioritise regional consensus amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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A third person has died of measles in the US, health officials say
Pennsylvania reports that a 40-year-old woman died from the disease, which was declared eliminated in the US in 2000.
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USA defeat France to win 12th FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup
Breanna Stewart leads comeback win for the record champions despite France's early lead in the Berlin final.
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Poland, Ukraine accuse Russia of ‘escalation’ after strikes near border
Western officials including ex-UK PM Boris Johnson were nearby when Russia hit a train at the Poland-Ukraine border.
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Pro-Palestine protest demands Australia increases pressure on Israel
A pro-Palestine protest in Sydney demanded that the Australian government take further action and implement on Israel.
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Jerusalem Daily: Pregnant woman killed in Gaza
Israeli forces kill a pregnant Palestinian woman in Gaza and settler pogroms intensify across the occupied West Bank.
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Can a warming Arctic become an important commercial highway?
The conflict in the Middle East raises security concerns about traditional shipping routes.
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US Envoy Jared Kushner says Doha attack left Israel ‘globally isolated’
Jared Kushner, says Israel’s failed attack on Hamas leadership in Doha was ‘terrible’ and left the country ‘isolated'
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US will scrap Irish whisky tariff, Trump says
The announcement comes several months after the US decreased the tariff by 5 percent.
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International Oscar Submissions: Nepal, Singapore, Israel, Romania, South Korea, Chile and More Join the List
The campaigns for the Oscar for international feature film are gaining momentum, with final submissions due by Oct. 1…
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Swedes vote in election that could see far-right in government
Voting is under way in Sweden in a closely fought election that could see the far-right enter government.
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