She blamed the results on the government’s inability to inspire faith in political institutions. “Let’s face it, the results were…
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New Zealand’s Hubbard selected as first transgender Olympian
Laurel Hubbard, 43, will compete in the super-heavyweight women’s event in Tokyo. Weightlifter Laurel Hubbard will become the first transgender…
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Apple Daily could shut ‘in days’ after Hong Kong asset freeze
Company adviser says action under security law means it cannot access some $50 million in funds to pay staff and…
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Birtukan Mideksa: Ethiopia’s electoral board chairperson
Restless for change, Ms Birtukan moved back into politics, playing a key role in the formation of the Coalition for…
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North Korea’s attempted $1bn bank hack
The Solaire sits on the waterfront in Manila, a gleaming white palace of hedonism, home to a hotel, a huge…
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South Korea: Swapping Seoul megacity isolation for village life
In an effort to escape the isolation of living through lockdown in a megacity and to reduce the toll on…
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Chile to begin drafting new constitution next month
President Pinera says assembly drafting new constitution to replace Pinochet-era charter will begin work on July 4. Chilean President Sebastian…
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Deadly US Pride parade crash appears unintentional: Officials
One person killed and another wounded as driver at Pride parade slams vehicle into attendees. A member of a men’s…
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Deadly Florida Pride parade crash not intentional, police say
“Our fellow Chorus members were those injured and the driver is also a part of the Chorus family. To my…
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US Navy uses 40,000lb explosive to test warship in ‘Full Ship Shock Trial’
The United States Navy has been carrying out ‘Full Ship Shock Trials’ off the country’s east coast. The 40,000lb (18,143kg)…
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Afghan President Ghani to meet Biden as violence surges
US president to discuss troop withdrawal with his Afghan counterpart amid a surge in fighting between Afghan forces and the…
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Iran’s only nuclear power plant undergoes emergency shutdown
Official says temporary shutdown for repairs started on Saturday and could last up to four days, possibly causing power outages.…
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UEFA to investigate discrimination at Hungary’s Euro 2020 matches
European football’s governing body says probe over ‘potential discriminatory incidents’ in Budapest to be opened amid racist chants and displays…
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Israeli PM says Raisi win a ‘wake up’ call over Iran nuclear deal
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has condemned the new Iranian president as a “hangman”, describing Ebrahim Raisi’s election win as…
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Cuba encouraged by early efficacy results of COVID-19 vaccine
Cuba’s Soberana 2 vaccine candidate shows 62 percent efficacy with two of its three doses in trials, says BioCubaFarma. Cuba’s…
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Twelve dead as Tropical Storm Claudette lashes southeast US
At least 12 people have been killed as Tropical Depression Claudette swept across the southeastern US, causing flash flooding and…
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The era of US-Russia ‘resets’ is over
“It is about our mutual self-interest,” said United States President Joe Biden at a press conference following his June 16…
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Covid: Brazil hits 500,000 deaths amid ‘critical’ situation
The country has reported, on average, 70,000 cases and 2,000 deaths daily in the past week. Most of the new…
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Apartheid by stealth
Meet the new occupier, same as the old occupier. Palestinians understand that the swap of one evangelical extremist as Israeli…
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Body found in Belgium is likely fugitive far-right soldier
Jurgen Conings, 46, was on an anti-terrorism watch list and had threatened several people, hoarded heavy weaponry. Belgian police say…
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