In a historic election, South Africa’s ANC loses majority for the first time
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In Gaza, months of war have left Palestinians with barely the necessities to survive
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Chants of ‘intifada’ ring out from pro-Palestinian protests. But what’s it mean?
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A trailblazing feminist says Mexico’s ‘triumph’ of a first female president is no surprise
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Astronauts endure delays and missing luggage to ride on Boeing’s new Starliner spacecraft
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Man in court over stab murder of woman on beach
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‘Heartsick’ Jennifer Lopez cancels US tour dates
Ticket firm Live Nation says the singer is ” taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends”.
ANC’s vote collapses – reactions to South Africa results
The party that has governed South Africa since the end of white-minority rule will now be trying to figure out its next steps. The ANC is set to lose its…
Vermont becomes 1st state to require oil companies to pay for climate change damages
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King gives 100th birthday card to D-Day veteran
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