SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn makes history with first private spacewalk

Two astronauts stepped out of the SpaceX Dragon capsule to perform the world's first private spacewalk.

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Deadly Israeli attack on UN-run school-turned-shelter sparks global outrage

Attack on al-Jaouni school, which killed more than a dozen Palestinians, has drawn condemnation from the UN and EU.

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Raygun’s revenge: Lampooned Aussie breakdancer tops world rankings

Ridiculed Australian Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn, or 'b-girl Raygun,' takes top spot in latest world rankings.

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Five takeaways from Donald Trump and Kamala Harris’s US presidential debate

In their first-ever meeting, the Republican and Democratic candidates sparred over immigration, Ukraine and Gaza war.

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At Harris-Trump debate, a statistic about Americans’ incomes loomed large

Inflation-adjusted median household income rose last year for the first time since the pandemic, new data shows.

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Tropical Storm Francine forecast to be hurricane before striking Louisiana

Southern US states brace for Tropical Storm Francine, forecast to be a Category 1 hurricane on Wednesday

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 928

As the war enters its 928th day, these are the main developments.

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‘Heinous’: At least 40 killed in Israeli attack on tent camp, officials say

Tents sheltering Palestinians in al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis struck in attack, Gaza’s Civil Defence says.

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Google faces US antitrust lawsuit over ad tech

US DOJ and several states say in a lawsuit that Google holds a monopoly over online advertising technology.

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Israeli attack kills five in central Syria: State media

Syrian security source says Israeli 'aggression', launched from Lebanese airspace, targeted military instalments.

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‘A win for all of us’: HK domestic helpers welcome rare rape conviction

Case reveals the challenges faced by migrant domestic workers in seeking and securing justice.

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Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Swiss dominate wheelchair marathon

The final day of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games saw Switzerland claim gold in both wheelchair marathons.

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At least 48 killed as fuel tanker hits truck, causing explosion in Nigeria

Truck carrying people and cattle crashes head-on with tanker in Agaie area in the north-central Niger state.

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Police search for gunman after seven hurt in Kentucky highway shooting

Authorities are looking for a man suspected of shooting at cars travelling along a rural stretch of the I-75 highway.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 926

As the war enters its 926th day, these are the main developments.

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Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro leads ‘free speech’ rally in Sao Paulo

Bolsonaro denounced Justice Alexandre de Moraes as a 'dictator' for his decision to ban the social media platform X.

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Polls close in Algeria’s presidential contest as Tebboune eyes re-election

The president is expected to win five more years in the vote with no surprises anticipated.

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Is there a ’60-day rule’ in the US elections? What to know in 500 words

Trump falsely claims the Justice Department is hamstrung in the lead-up to vote as he stares down two federal cases.

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Advocates demand justice after US protester killed in Israeli gunfire

In the wake of Aysenur Ezgi Eygi's fatal shooting, critics question whether the US will seek justice from Israel.

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How will the US economy shape its presidential election?

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are pledging strong economic policies if elected in November.

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Japanese scientists graft living skin onto ‘smiling’ robot

Researchers say breakthrough could pave the way to realistic humanoids in the future.

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