Who’s in the running to be Japan’s next prime minister? | Elections News
Japan’s governing party will choose a new leader on Friday to replace Fumio Kishida who announced his resignation in August. The winner of
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Canada readying troops in case of Lebanon evacuations: sources – National
The Canadian Armed Forces is changing its posture to the crisis in Lebanon and increasing troops in the region to give the government
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Harris takes aim at Putin alongside Zelenskyy – and makes ‘surrender proposals’ swipe at Trump | US News
Kamala Harris has hit out at opponents making “proposals for surrender” in Ukraine – making a thinly veiled criticism of Donald Trump. The
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Biden pledges US$8B in Ukraine military aid as Zelenskyy visits Washington – National
U.S. President Joe Biden announced more than US$8 billion in military assistance for Ukraine on Thursday to help Kyiv repel Russian invaders, using
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Abbas slams US’s diplomatic support for Israel’s war on Gaza in UN speech | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says the Palestinian Authority should govern Gaza after Israel’s war is over. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has condemned the
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1 in 3 children are now nearsighted globally. What’s behind the rise? – National
A new study is warning that children’s eye health around the world may be on the decline. Nearly one in three were nearsighted
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‘Like a ragdoll’: Man attacked by hippo recounts moment he was ‘grabbed’ – National
Roland Cherry is lucky to be alive after he was attacked by a hippo while on a canoe trip in Africa and “thrown
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Can India grow as fast as China did?
This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse
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Did Israel sabotage the best chance of ending the war in Lebanon? | World News
The first diplomatic effort to end the war in Lebanon has failed. Israel appears to have rejected ceasefire attempts by seven Western nations
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Cities Are on the Front Line of the ‘Climate-Health Crisis.’ A New Report Provides a Framework for Tackling Its Effects
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that extreme heat kills almost half a million people each year—more than war, terrorism and malnutrition combined.
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