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'This is the best our country can do?' - What America thinks of Biden v Trump
30 Jun 2024The BBC asked voters across the political spectrum what they thought of 2024's first presidential debate.
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Hurricane Beryl bears down on Caribbean
Early tropical storm Beryl has strengthened to a hurricane, expected to be dangerous and headed toward the Caribbean.
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At least 18 killed in northern Nigeria blasts
30 Jun 2024Suspected suicide bombers attacked a wedding and a funeral in Gwoza, officials say.
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Restaurant served kids insect repellent instead of juice, parents claim
30 Jun 2024Health authorities are investigating after a Perth family claimed their two children were served insect repellent instead of juice at a restaurant.
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Nigel Farage's party drops candidates who made racist and offensive comments
30 Jun 2024Reform UK has dropped three of its candidates following reports they had made offensive or racist comments.
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UN gives the world a 'failing grade'
30 Jun 2024The United Nations says only 17 percent of its 169 targets to improve life for the world's more than 7 billion people are on track for the 2030 deadline.
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Barbecue being used as indoor heater almost kills Sydney family
30 Jun 2024A family of five in Sydney's west are lucky to be alive after inhaling poisonous carbon monoxide from an outdoor barbecue being used indoors.
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No progress in Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel, says Hamas official
30 Jun 2024A senior official of the militant Islamist group Hamas says there has been no progress in ceasefire talks with Israel over the Gaza war.
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Crossbow fired at policeman guarding Israeli embassy in Serbia
30 Jun 2024An attacker who fired a crossbow at a police officer guarding the Israeli embassy in Belgrade was shot dead on Saturday.
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Panama Papers money-laundering accused acquitted
30 Jun 2024A Panamanian court has acquitted 28 people charged with money-laundering under cases linked to the Panama Papers and 'Operation Car Wash' scandals.
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Could Biden quit? It's happened before
29 Jun 2024Analysis - American history is littered with presidential candidates chosen at the last minute and even a few who've quit - but there are plenty of risks if that happens, Nik Dirga writes. Video
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Security concerns rise over Paris Pride ahead of elections
30 Jun 2024The parade comes ahead of the first round of a snap parliamentary election that could bring the far-right to power.
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Albanese says not his decision to award alleged war criminal
29 Jun 2024Anthony Albanese has distanced his government from a special honour from King Charles to disgraced former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith.
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Iran's hardline diplomat, sole moderate to square off in presidential run-off
29 Jun 2024Iran will hold the run-off election next month after neither candidate secured more than 50% of votes in Friday's polls.
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French PM in final appeal to stop far-right victory
29 Jun 2024France's lightning-quick parliamentary election campaign is over, and despite last-ditch appeals not to back the far right, voters appear ready to hand the National Rally party a historic victory.
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How Democrats could replace Biden
29 Jun 2024Some Democrats have openly questioned whether Joe Biden should be replaced as their candidate for the 2024 election.
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North Korea cracking down on wedding dresses, sunglasses - defectors
29 Jun 2024North Korea is carrying out a widespread crackdown on everything from wedding dresses to slang as it seeks to counter the South's influence, a new report has revealed.
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Roseanne, Arrested Development star dies
29 Jun 2024Actor and comedian Martin Mull, known for his work on Roseanne, Arrested Development and Sabrina the Teenage Witch, has died.
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North Korea says it fired a new weapon - is it lying?
29 Jun 2024An advanced multiple warhead missile test this week has become the latest point of contention between North and South Korea.
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Iran election: Moderate and hardliner in close race for presidency
29 Jun 2024A low-key moderate and a protege of Iran's supreme leader are neck-and-neck in the vote count.
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Trump ally Bannon fails to dodge prison with legal request
29 Jun 2024A US court has denied a request by Trump ally Steve Bannon to keep him out of prison as he appeals a conviction for contempt during the investigation of the January 6 Capitol attack.
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Bolivia's President Arce finds new strength after seeing off military coup
29 Jun 2024The president says support on the streets has strengthened his government after a failed military coup just days ago.
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Hijab-wearing metalheads play Glastonbury
29 Jun 2024The three girls started making metal music at high school, but they never thought they could make history for Indonesia at Glastonbury. Video
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'I know I'm not a young man': Biden concedes on debate fumbles
29 Jun 2024The US president's verbal stumbles and occasionally meandering responses heightened voter concerns he might not be fit to serve another term.
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