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How Volker Turk won a new term as UN rights chief despite Israel opposition
UN General Assembly votes 144-10 to grant Turk a new four-year term, despite objections from the US, Israel and Russia.
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Wildfires in Spain and France force evacuation of 200,000 people
France has appealed for international help, while Spain has declared a national emergency.
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Born too soon: Premature babies fight for survival in Gaza
Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza is causing a surge in premature births and endangering mothers’ health.
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Guterres arrives in Syria in first official visit by a UN chief in 17 years
The UN chief will meet Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who was under UN Security Council sanctions until last year.
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Dodging snipers, housing crisis forces Yemenis to live on front line
Living near Taiz’s front line forces families to make difficult choices amid sniper threats and economic hardships.
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Two reported injured in 11th and Pike shooting
Gunfire along 11th Ave left shooting victims reported at multiple nearby Pike/Pine venues early Saturday morning. Seattle Police and Seattle…
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Venezuelans hold vigil one month after devastating earthquakes
One month after Venezuela’s earthquakes, families are still searching collapsed buildings for missing loved ones.
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South Africa’s le Clos breaks Commonwealth Games record with 19th medal
A record 19th medal took South Africa’s Chad le Clos past shooters Phil Adams of Australia and Mick Gault of…
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Trump: ‘I’m running for a fourth term as President of the United States’
During the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, Trump joked about running for a fourth presidential term.
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Commonwealth Games: Gymnast Langton’s headfirst crash leads to concussion
Gabriel Langton suffers concussion after headfirst crash off horizontal bar in the final rotation of the competition.
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