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As Hamas's political leader, Ismail Haniyeh was a key interlocuter in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations.

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2024 Is the Year of ‘The Power Broker’

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Watch: Venezuela's Maduro declared winner in disputed vote

Both Maduro and González, the opposition candidate, have claimed victory in this presidential election.

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Kamala Harris Is Known Abroad for a Personal Touch, and Tough Talk

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Park Fire, Now California’s Largest This Year, Spreads Rapidly

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Crew 'held each other and jumped' as typhoon sunk ship

Survivors of the Tanzania-flagged Fu Shun said they swam "with all their lives" to shore.

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Gaza’s Death Toll Was Largely Accurate in Early Days of War, Study Finds

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MrBeast hires investigators over co-host grooming claims

The YouTuber's co-host Ava Kris Tyson denies claims online she groomed a teenager when she was 20.

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Australian surfer's leg washes up after shark attack

Kai McKenzie, 23, was attacked by a three-metre-long great white shark in Australia on Tuesday.

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Can Kamala Harris Sell ‘Bidenomics’?

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Seized Mexican cartel 'monster trucks' destroyed

The vehicles, which often feature homemade armour, are used as a show of force by cartels.

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Israel will vaccinate troops in Gaza against polio, and other news.

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Secret Service chief faces grilling over Trump shooting

Senior Republican Mike Johnson says Ms Cheatle has "a lot to answer for" with regards to the attack.

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A Critical Gap in Democracy? ‘Yawn,’ Say Canadian Politicians.

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Hong Kong’s Bouncy ‘Wonders’ Leave Some Wondering, ‘Why?’

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Joel Embiid Believes He Could Have Been the GOAT

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San Diego Zoo pandas make official debut

Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are the first pandas to enter the US in 21 years.

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'Drill, baby, drill' - At the RNC as Trump charmed crowd

The BBC's Kayla Epstein watched on as Donald Trump addressed his supporters in Milwaukee.

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Ukraine’s Devastated Energy Grid Battles a New Foe: A Sizzling Heat Wave

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What to Expect From Wednesday’s Emmy Nominations

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'World's rarest whale' washes up on NZ beach

Experts believe they have identified the animal but could wait weeks for DNA results to come back.

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Northeast Braces for Dangerous Heat and Humidity

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'Serial killer' arrested after bodies found in Kenya dump

The 33-year-old confessed to having killed at least 42 women since 2022, police say.

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Video shows Trump rally shooter on roof

The former president was shot at during a rally in Pennsylvania, and has since returned home to New Jersey.

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After a high-profile news conference, Biden heads to Michigan. Here’s the latest.

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'Relief' as Canadian serial killer found guilty in death of 4 women

A judge rejected the defence case that Jeremy Skibicki was not criminally responsible for killing the indigenous women.

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At 75, the Aldeburgh Festival Is Bigger Than Benjamin Britten

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Moment slackline record attempt goes wrong

Jaan Roose fell short of claiming the world record in Italy after falling before the finish line.

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Shackleton's Endurance ship gets extra protection

Antarctic Treaty nations agree to a plan to preserve one of the world's greatest shipwrecks.

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Australia appoints special envoy to tackle antisemitism

The government said the advisory role will help allay rising community tension over the Israel-Gaza war.

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A crucial week for Biden as NATO visits Washington.

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Jon Landau, Producer of ‘Titanic’ and ‘Avatar,’ Dies at 63

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Whoever the Democratic Candidate Is, Americans Have Already Lost

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West Africa junta chiefs to cement alliance with first meeting

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso hope to form closer ties and move away from the wider regional bloc, Ecowas.

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New Factories and Jobs Are Not Enough to Stem France’s Far Right Surge

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Tanzanian artist who burned president's picture jailed

The 24-year-old painter outraged some Tanzanians but critics say the punishment is too harsh.

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Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York

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India preacher denies blame for crush deaths

Bhole Baba, who led the festival where some 120 people died, will co-operate with investigations.

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'Worst hurricane ever' - Union Island resident describes Beryl destruction

Jeremie Tronet tells the BBC about the devastating destruction of the storm on the island where he has lived for 15 years.

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Mother of rescued Israeli hostage Noa Argamani dies

Liora Argamani succumbs to brain cancer three weeks after her daughter was freed from captivity in Gaza.

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A Culture War Erupted Over U.K. Stately Homes. Who Won?

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World Cup glory a vindication for India cricket legends

India defeated South Africa by seven runs on Saturday to bring home a World Cup after 13 years.

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