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Eid al-Fitr was celebrated in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, with large gatherings in open grounds and mosques, along with the revival of a traditional procession.
Dhaka marked Eid al-Fitr with large…
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Controversy sparked by UK politician’s ‘pet rent’ expense claim
The Labour MP Taiwo Owatemi did not break parliamentary rules, but the government has said it now wants them to be revised.
A senior politician from the UK’s governing Labour party has sparked controversy after claiming €1,076 (£900) in expenses for “pet rent”.
Taiwo…
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Video. Russia’s ongoing strikes on Kharkiv cause injuries and damage
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Russian drones attacked Kharkiv early Monday, triggering six explosions and a large fire that damaged the facade and windows of a children’s centre.
Russian strikes targeted Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city,…
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Earthquake worsens dire humanitarian crisis in Myanmar, says UN
Myanmar, where an ongoing civil war began in 2021, was already one of the most challenging places in the world for aid organisations to operate in.
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Video. Automotive Fair Albania showcases classic cars, boosts tourism
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Tirana’s Mother Teresa and Italia Squares showcase classic cars at the Automotive Fair Albania, highlighting the country’s transformation since communism.
Tirana’s Mother Teresa and Italia Squares have turned into a…
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China's foreign minister visits Russia amid uncertainty around Ukraine ceasefire
While Beijing has publicly maintained a neutral stance, China continues to provide diplomatic and economic support to Russia.
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Bodies of 15 humanitarian and medical workers found in ‘mass grave’ in southern Gaza
The remains were discovered alongside their emergency vehicles, which included a marked ambulance, a fire truck, and a UN car. The searches, which lasted a week, concluded on Sunday.
The bodies of 15 medical and humanitarian workers have been uncovered in what the UN…
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Taliban leader declares Western laws unnecessary in Afghanistan
Speaking during a sermon for Eid al-Fitr, Hibatullah Akhundzada said that the Taliban ‘will create our own laws’ and dismissed Western legal frameworks.
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Musk hands out $1m cheques to voters ahead of Wisconsin Supreme Court election
The battleground state’s Democratic attorney general failed in his attempt to block the move.
Elon Musk has given two Wisconsin voters cheques for $1m (€924,275) ahead of a crucial Supreme Court election in the battleground state.
The vote on Tuesday will determine…
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