Do Lebanon explosions violate the laws of war?

Experts say blasts potentially violate international humanitarian law, including ban on indiscriminate attacks.

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Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new sexual assault charge

Prosecutors accuse disgraced former Hollywood mogul of sexually assaulting woman in Manhattan hotel in 2006.

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Teamsters union says won’t endorse Harris or Trump in US election

Influential union backed every Democratic presidential candidate since 2000, but declines to make endorsement this year.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 936

As the war enters its 936th day, these are the main developments.

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Bolivia braces for turmoil as antigovernment protesters begin march

'March to Save Bolivia': Ex-President Morales challenges former ally and incumbent President Arce in political showdown.

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US downplays ability to prevent escalation after Lebanon pager explosions

Biden administration faces continued calls to do more to pressure top ally Israel to prevent wider regional conflict.

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Elon Musk deletes post about Harris, Biden assassination after backlash

White House condemns Tesla CEO's post on X as 'irresponsible'.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 935

As the war enters its 935th day, these are the main developments.

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Suspect in Trump assassination attempt may have lain in wait for 12 hours

Ryan Routh charged with two gun-related crimes after being spotted on perimeter of former US president's golf course.

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Murdoch succession drama plays out in closed US court

Murdoch wants to change family trust terms to ensure control of media firms stays with his oldest son, a conservative.

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China frees US pastor David Lin who was jailed for life in 2006

Lin's release raises hopes for two other US citizens detained in China and considered wrongfully detained by Washington.

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Typhoon Bebinca hits Shanghai, strongest storm since 1949

Shanghai's 25 million people advised to stay at home as Bebinca pounds city with heavy rain and strong winds.

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At least one killed, dozens injured as Russian bomb hits Kharkiv apartments

Ukrainian president reiterates call for allies to allow Ukraine to strike military targets deep inside Russia.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 934

As the war enters its 934th day, these are the main developments.

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Will US sanctions make any difference to Pakistan’s missiles programme?

Pakistan's missile programme continues despite six rounds of US sanctions in the past three years, experts say.

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Venezuela detains Spanish, US and Czech citizens over ‘destabilisation’

Arrests come amid surge in tensions between Caracas and Western nations over disputed Venezuelan election results.

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US says preparing ‘substantial’ Ukraine aid package in coming weeks

Announcement comes as Ukraine pushes to be allowed to use Western-supplied, long-range missiles for strikes in Russia.

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Black Myth: Wukong – Why the Chinese game is taking the world by storm

The game sold more than 10 million copies within three days, becoming the most successful Chinese game of all time.

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Biden slams Trump for attacks on Haitian Americans: ‘This has to stop’

The US president called out his Republican rival for baselessly attacking Haitians in the city of Springfield, Ohio.

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Brazil top court unfreezes bank accounts of X, Starlink after $3m transfer

Billionaire Elon Musk has decried ban on X in Brazil, where the social media company failed to comply with court orders.

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US accuses RT of ‘covert’ intelligence activities, issues fresh sanctions

The US State Department says Russia's RT network has 'moved beyond being a media outlet' and has cyber-capabilities.

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