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Beijing Auto Show: China looks to expand dominance of EV market

Beijing’s Auto Show has opened and nearly 300 electric vehicle models are on display. China dominates the global market for battery-powered cars, and the country's brands are expanding overseas.

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Haiti interim transition council to be sworn in

After weeks of delays, Haiti is due to swear in a presidential transition council. Gang violence has devastated the economy and social services are on the brink of collapse. Gang leaders say talks over Haiti's political future must inclu...

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Columbia University facing criticism over handling of protests

Demonstrators in support of Palestinians are still camped on the Columbia University campus in New York, a week after police arrested over 100 of them. The action has attracted international attention, sympathy demonstrations across the ...

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Russia and Ukraine to exchange displaced children

In a deal facilitated by Qatar, Russia and Ukraine will exchange nearly 50 displaced children due to Moscow's invasion, announced Maria Lvova-Belova, the Kremlin's children's rights commissioner, in Doha.

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Palestinians in West Bank boycott Israeli products

The war on Gaza has led to renewed calls to boycott Israeli products. For years, Palestinians have urged international sanctions to be imposed, to pressure Israel to end its occupation. But for those in the West Bank, Israel's strangleho...

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Bangladesh swelters through record-breaking heatwave

Severe heat has hit Bangladesh, affecting millions of people. Schools are shut and at least five people have died of heatstroke. This is the hottest temperature recorded in decades.

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'Apocalyptic' orange haze descends on Athens

People living in Athens have seen the sky turn orange. It was caused by clouds of dust from the Sahara desert, which blew in from Northern Africa blanketing much of Greece.

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Boeing posts losses amid safety scrutiny

Troubled aviation giant Boeing reported a first-quarter loss of $343 million on Wednesday, reflecting recent safety troubles that have slowed production and deliveries.

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Thousands in Argentina rally against education cuts

Tens of thousands have been rallying across Argentina against government budget cuts to education. President Javier Milei has been slashing state spending as the country struggles with a cost-of-living crisis and high inflation.

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Schools close amid heat wave in Philippines

The Philippines is sweltering in a heatwave that’s forecast to last for a few more weeks, with temperatures rising even higher. Thousands of schools have suspended in-person classes and are now teaching online. It’s prompted concern that...

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North Korea delegation visits Iran in rare public trip

A North Korean delegation led by a cabinet minister for international trade is visiting Iran, according to state media. The rare public visit signals increased cooperation between the two countries, which are believed to have secret mili...

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Blinken's visit to China aims to stabilize relations

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will begin his visit to China by holding discussions with business leaders in Shanghai. He'll head to Beijing on Friday for talks with Foreign Minister Wang Li. Blinken is also likely to meet Presid...

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New Delhi: Landfill fire unleashes toxic cloud

A giant landfill on the outskirts of India’s capital has caught fire, unleashing a toxic cloud of smoke across New Delhi. And while local authorities say they have managed to contain the blaze, it’s the smoke that is raising growing heal...

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Indigenous tribes march for justice in Brazil

Thousands of Indigenous people have gathered in the Brazilian capital, for a five-day protest defending their land and cultural rights. It's against what they say are unfulfilled promises by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, to protec...

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U.S. Senate approves $95b aid package for Israel and Ukraine

The US Senate has passed a 95 Billion dollar aid package providing aid to Ukraine and Israel, humanitarian relief for Gaza, as well as 8 Billion dollars for security in Taiwan. Part of that package is a provision that could lead to a nat...

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Highest-level rainstorm warning issued in south China

Millions of people in southern China are on high alert after the government issued its highest storm warning. Downpours triggered flooding in Guangdong province, forcing more than 100,000 people from their homes. At least four people hav...

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Protests rage at U.S. universities over Israel’s war on Gaza

Protests in support of Palestine continue at university campuses across the United States, despite a crackdown by police. Hundreds of students and teachers have been arrested over the past week.

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Indigenous tribes march for justice in Brasilia

Thousands of Indigenous people have gathered in the Brazilian capital for a five-day protest defending their land and cultural rights. It's against what they say are unfulfilled promises by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to create r...

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Passover celebrations overshadowed by war

The Jewish holiday of Passover began on Monday night. But this year, some Israelis say they are torn over how to celebrate during the ongoing war. Some say they will keep an empty chair at the table during Passover meals to represent tho...

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Indonesia grapples with plastic waste crisis

Indonesia's government says that it is working to address the plastic waste problem and has had some success in mechanisms such as reducing marine plastic waste and also promoting recycling among many communities. Indonesia has also expr...

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African leaders discuss combating armed groups

African leaders have been meeting in Nigeria's capital to discuss ways to jointly combat attacks by armed groups. The U.N. Office of Counter-Terrorism also took part, along with representatives from the U.S., E.U. and Russia. It comes af...

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Thousands displaced as torrential rains ravage southern China

China has issued its highest storm warning in parts of flood-ravaged Guangdong province. Emergency plans have been activated in southern China, with more than 100,000 people moved to safety.

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Mexico's leading presidential candidate stopped by masked men

In Mexico, masked individuals intercepted the convoy of a front-running presidential candidate, Claudia Sheinbaum, during a campaign stop. The men, believed to have ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, demanded a commitment to tackle rising viole...

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U.K. passes law to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

A controversial U.K. bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda has finally secured the approval of the upper house of parliament, which has demanded numerous amendments, as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised to start the first flights to Ki...

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Turkey’s Erdogan meets Iraq PM for talks on water, security, trade

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has visited Iraq, the first trip to the country by a Turkish leader in 13 years. He says relations with Iraq are entering a new phase after the neighbors agreed to cooperate on security, resolve wa...

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‘Battlelines’ drawn as opening remarks in Trump hush money case heard

On a historic day in the United States, a New York jury heard opening arguments in the hush-money case against Donald Trump — the first criminal trial against a former president in the country’s history. The prosecution says the charges ...

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Israel gave no evidence UNRWA staff linked to ‘terrorism’

Israel has not presented credible evidence to support its claims that UNRWA staff were members of “terrorist” groups, an independent review for the United Nations led by a former French foreign minister has said. The claims against the U...

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Iran president visits Pakistan, aims to mend ties after strikes

Looking to mend relations, Iran's president Ebrahim Raisi begins a 3 day visit to Pakistan following an exchange of strikes along the border in January. Raisi is set to hold talks with top Pakistani leaders as the two nations also aim to...

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India's Modi accused of anti-Muslim hate speech amid election

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is being accused of hate speech for comments he made about Muslims at an election rally, referring to the religious community as "infiltrators." Nearly a billion people are eligible to cast ballots du...

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Filipino, U.S. troops set to begin joint combat exercise

The Philippines and the United States are holding joint naval exercises in a climate of tension between China and its neighbors. Despite international legal rulings, Beijing claims the entire South China Sea as its own. That's contested ...

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