Plummeting Israel flight like 'rollercoaster', says passenger
An aeroplane flying to Israel fell 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes before it was diverted.
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Japan raises permanent residency fee by 20 times
The hikes are part of immigration policy changes introduced to manage Japan's growing foreign population.
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California bans child marriage, a practice still legal in 32 US states
Gov Gavin Newsom called it a "long overdue measure to protect young Californians".
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The children dying in India's remote tribal heartland
At least 32 children have died in India's Balaghat district since May amid outbreaks of measles and malaria.
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China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game?
Beijing has cracked down on AI chatbots that can replicate human relationships. Experts are asking if this is the right thing to do.
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Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine
A foreign policy speech by the Russian president will be keenly watched, but all signs point to the full-scale invasion continuing.
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One month after Nepal’s catastrophic floods, thousands remain missing
Covered by Al Jazeera English, BBC News – World. A month after floods tore through Nepal, 5,285 people remain missing and more than 1,100 are still in holding centres.
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Passengers describe stabbing on Israel-bound plane
Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.
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French court jails six men for manslaughter over mass drowning in Channel
Covered by The Guardian – World, BBC News – World, Al Jazeera English. Seven others found guilty of lesser charges in connection to incident in 2021 when inflatable dinghy sank killing at least 27 people with four more missing, presumed dead A Paris court has jailed six men for…
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UK-France ‘one in one out’ deal to expire on Thursday, say sources
Covered by The Guardian – World, BBC News – World. Deal aimed at deterring small boat arrivals set to end as talks stall over French demand for EU-wide scheme UK politics live – latest updates The UK government’s “one in one out” deal with France, which was supposed to…
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Ethiopia fighting escalates in Tigray killing 52 civilians, medic tells the BBC
The deadly fighting has also spread to neighbouring regions, stranding tourists in Lalibela.
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'Backpack' declared Alaska's Fat Bear Week winner
Covered by BBC News – World, Al Jazeera English, The Guardian – World. "Backpack" defeated a bear known only as "910" in the final round of the annual competition.
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Journalist to be crowned king in Uganda after bitter succession dispute
Covered by BBC News – World, Al Jazeera English. Kijanangoma is being crowned amid a dispute over a young heir whom the royal clan does not recognise.
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Botswana condemned for slaughtering elephants for independence celebrations
The government authorises the hunting of 23 elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.
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Russia launches largest attack on Ukraine energy infrastructure since spring
At least six people were killed and 33 others injured across the country in the overnight attacks, local authorities reported.
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Last UK and US troops leave Iraq as anti-Islamic State mission ends
The withdrawal of coalition forces, under a deal agreed two years ago, was a key demand of the Iraqi government.
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South Korea demands apology from Pyongyang for landmine blasts that injured three
Covered by BBC News – World, Al Jazeera English. Blasts in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) injured three South Korean personnel earlier this month.
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Iran court upholds lashes sentence for singer who performed without hijab
Covered by BBC News – World, The Guardian – World. Parastoo Ahmadi was convicted of "offending public decency" after singing while wearing a sleeveless dress during a livestreamed concert.
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Couple describes relief at rescue after whale destroys their yacht
Jeremy and Gemma Cooper were 500 miles off the coast of New Zealand when their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale.
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Indonesia suspends five officials over luxury apartments for inmates
Covered by Al Jazeera English, The Guardian – World, BBC News – World. Warden among five officials suspended over the discovery of an apartment-style compound for inmates at Cibinong prison.
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