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African Union meets on Gabon situation after military coup

African leaders are looking at ways to contain a 'contagion of autocracy' spreading across the continent. #press

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Ecuadorian police arrest six after car bombs explode in Quito

South American nation is grappling with surge in violence as voters prepare for October presidential run-off. #press

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The fruits of Palestine and their symbolism

Beyond their simple colours and shapes, these fruits carry the weight of history, shared culture, and loss. #press

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‘Nothing left’: Idalia leaves trail of devastation across southeast US

Residents and authorities assess damage after tropical storm brings flooding but is less disastrous than feared. #press

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India says ready for polls in Kashmir as top court hears Article 370 pleas

Supreme Court is hearing petitions challenging New Delhi's controversial 2019 move to revoke region's special status. #press

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Where do the items in the British Museum come from?

The British Museum houses a collection of about eight million historical and cultural artefacts from around the world. #press

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Prigozhin plane crash: What we know over a week after Wagner chief’s death

Different theories abound as to why the jet of the Russian mercenary chief crashed, killing 10 people. #press

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Ukraine’s months-long counteroffensive at the crossroads

Al Jazeera’s Defence Editor Alex Gatopoulos explains how Ukraine's troops appear to be nearing a breakthrough. #press

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Germany’s immigration authorities accused of ‘anti-Palestinian repression’

Germany denies visa extension to Palestinian brothers due to security concerns rising from 'pro-Palestinian sympathies'. #press

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Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin has submitted request for royal pardon

The request was submitted by Thaksin's family, caretaker justice minister was quoted as saying in media reports. #press

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Jaron Lanier: Artificial intelligence is not a threat to humans

The man who coined 'virtual reality' says AI poses no threat, and resisting technological progress is futile anyway. #press

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Mexico opposition picks Xochitl Galvez as presidential candidate

Galvez is seen by many as best placed to challenge AMLO's left-wing National Regeneration Movement in 2024 race. #press

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What has India’s Adani Group now been accused of?

Reporters network says it has documents backing allegations that Adani used offshore tax havens to drive up share price. #press

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Photos: Rare super blue moon rises and lights up skies worldwide

The next blue supermoon is not until 2037. But another regular supermoon is on the horizon at the end of September. #press

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Israeli soldier killed in car ramming attack by Palestinian

A Palestinian truck driver, 41, rammed his vehicle into Israeli soldiers at a checkpoint and was later 'neutralised'. #press

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The key to saving youth from violent paths? Inclusive higher education

This is a generation that refuses to be silenced. Universities must empower them to realise their visions for change. #press

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‘Harvest is so bad’: Drought hits livelihood of Sri Lankan farmers

The southwest monsoon that farmers rely on for summer harvest was scanty this year due to the El Nino weather pattern. #press

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Angry, ugly Israel, where a Palestinian is branded with a Star of David

Many Israelis are repulsed, too. But unless they acknowledge their state's apartheid policies, nothing will change. #press

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China issues highest warning for Typhoon Saola as it nears coastline

At least 121 passenger trains are suspending service, and people are being warned to stay away from the coastline. #press

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US approves military aid for Taiwan under programme for sovereign states

The move is likely to anger Beijing, which claims the self-ruled island as its own territory. #press

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