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Australia raises terror threat level to 'probable' from 'possible'

Australia on Monday raised its terror threat level to “probable” from “possible”, citing an increase in extremist views in the country leading to a more than 50% chance of the planning of an onshore attack in the next 12 months.

August 5, 2024 1:16 pm
 

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Starmer condemns far-right unrest in UK

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned what he described as “far-right thuggery” and said perpetrators would face the full force of the law after days of violent anti-immigration protests culminated in hotels being targeted.

August 5, 2024 12:40 pm
 

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Russians pay homage to Wagner fighters killed in Mali

In the shadow of the Kremlin, more than 70 Russians paid homage on Sunday to Wagner fighters killed in a major battle with Mali rebels and Islamist fighters, one of the mercenary group’s most deadly defeats in Africa.

August 5, 2024 11:27 am
 

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Israeli strikes hit Gaza schools, hospital compound after talks fail

An Israeli airstrike hit two schools in Gaza City on Sunday, killing at least 30 people, Palestinian officials said, while the Israeli military said it struck a Hamas military compound embedded in the schools.

August 5, 2024 10:30 am
 

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New Zealand scraps clean, green policies to boost economy

New Zealand’s green credentials are at risk as the government rolls back environmental reforms in a bid to boost a flailing economy and fulfil promises made to its voters.

August 5, 2024 9:22 am
 

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Harris interviews Walz, Kelly, Shapiro at her home for vice president pick

Vice President Kamala Harris will interview three top candidates – Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, U.S. Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro – at her Washington, D.C., residence on Sunday ahead of a final decision on her running mate.

August 5, 2024 8:25 am
 

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At least 91 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed

At least 91 people were killed and hundreds injured in clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.

August 5, 2024 7:40 am
 

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Pentagon chief revokes plea deals with three Sept. 11 suspects

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin revoked plea deals agreed to earlier this week with the man accused of masterminding the Sept. 11 attacks.

August 4, 2024 6:00 pm
 

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North Korea says Putin offered humanitarian aid over flood damage

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered humanitarian aid to North Korea, which has been hit by heavy rainfalls and floods, Pyongyang’s state media KCNA said.

August 4, 2024 4:07 pm
 

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Jailed Belarus Nobel winner should have been freed in prisoner swap

Supporters of jailed Belarusian Nobel Peace laureate Ales Bialiatski say the human rights activist should have been included in the biggest East-West prisoner swap since the Cold War.

August 4, 2024 2:45 pm
 

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Venezuelans march over contested election

Thousands of Venezuelans marched across the South American country over its contested election.

August 4, 2024 12:39 pm
 

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Israeli strikes kill 15 Palestinians in Gaza school

An Israeli airstrike on a school sheltering displaced persons in Gaza City killed at least 15 Palestinians.

August 4, 2024 10:08 am

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