Singapore launches matchmaking service for government workers
The launch of FirstDate comes as the ageing nation wrestles with a record-low fertility rate.
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'He will never walk free': Indian judge's letter promises child sex abuse survivor
In the emotional letter, the judge describes the survivor as "the bravest little girl this court has ever seen".
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Africa's richest man to launch Kenya oil refinery despite land protests
The Kenya refinery is part of Dangote's ambitious bid to expand and help industralise Africa by 2030.
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Israel-bound flight diverted after fight between pilots
Despite a brief emergency alert signalling a hijacking, the Israeli prime minister's office confirmed this had been ruled out.
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Somali pirates killed five crew members on hijacked tanker, officials say
Covered by Al Jazeera English, BBC News – World. The deaths appear to be the first at the hands of Somali pirates in more than a decade.
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Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza
Witnesses say Raseel's tent was hit by an Israeli helicopter strike. Israel’s military says it has no record of the attack.
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Top South African policeman charged with sexual offences
Covered by BBC News – World, The Guardian – World, Al Jazeera English. Shadrack Sibiya, who has made no comment, is alleged to have groomed a 16-year-old and raped an 18-year-old.
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Restaurant named after Xi Jinping attacked by Chinese nationals in South Korea
The owner said he chose the name because he wanted to run the "best Chinese restaurant" in South Korea.
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Women protest in the streets of Delhi after string of sexual assaults
Covered by BBC News – World, The Guardian – World, Al Jazeera English. BBC correspondent Azadeh Moshiri reports from Delhi, where hundreds of women are protesting.
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Watch: Moment a government building collapses into a river in Nepal amid floods
The municipality building in Baglung was left teetering on an unstable ledge due to floods before it fell into a river.
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Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit
The president also signed an executive order requiring his government to refer to AI as Super Intelligence.
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First female prime minister named in Morocco after winning elections
Covered by BBC News – World, Al Jazeera English. Her appointment by the king makes her only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world.
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Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign
Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.
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Six Flags permanently shuts down X2 rollercoaster after claims of brain injuries
Covered by The Guardian – World, BBC News – World. More than 100 people have said they were injured by the ride in California, which reaches up to 76mph Six Flags has permanently shut down its embattled X2 rollercoaster in Valencia, California, the company announced on…
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More than 400 detained as France student protests escalate
Students have been protesting conditions and resources in high schools since last week.
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Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff replaced by men during religious visit
The company that runs the Eiffel Tower said the removal of female staff during the visit earlier this month was "unacceptable".
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Trump rules out joint US-China venture to develop AI
The US president continues to push back on calls to establish guardrails around artificial intelligence, arguing it will stifle growth.
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Dutch police arrest suspected member of group that claimed FBI hack
The suspect, 24, was arrested before the alleged cyber attack took place.
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French hard-right leader accuses opponents of 'total war' after claims of antisemitism
Covered by BBC News – World, The Guardian – World. National Rally President Jordan Bardella says he will sue for libel over comments he is accused of making as a young activist.
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'I was lured into a trap': Evan Gershkovich on moment that led to 16 months in Russian jail
The US journalist says he realised he was a "a pawn in a greater game" when he was not interrogated or tortured by FSB agents.
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