Inflation continues to climb in Argentina as presidential election nears

Skyrocketing inflation continues to strain Argentinian pocketbooks, fuel disenchantment with political establishment.

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Trials begin in Brazil for pro-Bolsonaro rioters who stormed capital

Prosecutors hope to send the message that Brazil has 'turned the page on the day of coups', rejecting election violence.

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In a Marrakesh hospital, Morocco’s quake survivors ponder what comes next

Half of the village of Ijjoukak are believed to have died. Survivors there are unsure how they'll pick up the pieces.

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Russia’s Putin praises Elon Musk days after Ukraine Starlink controversy

Putin hailing of tech billionaire as 'outstanding' follows Musk's revelation he thwarted Ukrainian military operation.

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Q&A: Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu talks elections and China

Island's top diplomat says Taiwan under 'constant threat' from Beijing, which has 'ambitions over a democratic country'.

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China key to preventing possible Russia, North Korea arms deal, expert says

China is Kim and Putin's biggest trade partner and most powerful political patron, and could restrain a weapons deal.

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UN rights panel warns Nicaragua is being ‘stripped’ of critical voices

The panel estimated that 27 private universities have had their legal status revoked under President Daniel Ortega.

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Hundreds buried in mass graves as Libya reels from devastating flooding

Situation in Derna city 'extremely dire', as outside help starts to reach more than 36 hours after the disaster struck.

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Biden administration clears path to transfer $6bn in Iranian assets

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken issued the sanction waivers last week as part of an ongoing prisoner transfer deal.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 566

As the war enters its 566th day, these are the main developments.

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US sees record number of ‘billion-dollar’ disasters so far this year

Government agency NOAA tallied 23 billion-dollar weather disasters, surpassing a previous record set the year before.

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Hopes fade for survivors as Morocco quake toll passes 2,800

After an initial response that was described as too slow by some survivors, search and rescue efforts speed up.

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G20 Summit: What India showed the world — and what it hid

Modi's face and India's diplomatic nous were on display. But from monuments to food, its diversity was denied a stage.

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China’s Alibaba sees shares tumble as outgoing CEO quits cloud business

Announcement that Daniel Zhang will not continue to lead cloud business takes markets by surprise.

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Why is China banning officials and state employees from using iPhones?

Beijing is taking aim at Apple devices in the latest salvo in the US-China tech war.

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Modi’s plan to change India’s name ‘absurd’: Rahul Gandhi

Gandhi's comments came while touring Europe, meeting with politicians and members of the Indian diaspora.

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Spain’s football chief Luis Rubiales to resign after World Cup kiss scandal

Spanish football federation president quits after kiss scandal which tarnished Spain's victory at the Women's World Cup.

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Photos: Morocco mourns earthquake victims as death toll crosses 2,000

Moroccans in Moulay Brahim village mourn neighbours who perished in the devastating earthquake.

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Niger says France amassing troops, equipment in ECOWAS states

Niger says France is gathering troops, equipment in Senegal, Ivory Coast and Benin with a view to military intervention.

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From Ghana to Guyana, hope mounts in fight against suicide criminalisation

Nearly 2,000 people die by suicide every day. Yet, many nations punish those who need help. Finally, that's changing.

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Ukraine, Russia report downing dozens of drones over Kyiv, Crimea

The extent of damage and casualties from the rival attacks in Kyiv and Crimea are not immediately clear.

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