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India-Pakistan gunfire triggers terror of past conflict

India-Pakistan gunfire triggers terror of past conflict

For 10 nights straight, gunfire between Indian and Pakistani soldiers has echoed from the mountains and deep valleys that form the heavily defended de facto border between the nuclear-armed rivals.

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UK hard right sets sights high after local election triumphs

UK hard right sets sights high after local election triumphs

With a thumping success in local elections this week, the hard-right Reform UK party has loosened Britain's two-party stranglehold and is already eyeing Downing Street.

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Sexual abuse of nuns: one of the Catholic Church's last taboos

Sexual abuse of nuns: one of the Catholic Church's last taboos

Nuns sexually assaulted by priests are one of the last Catholic taboos, but with reports of abuse rising, it is a scandal that will be difficult for the future pope to ignore.

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West German foothold of far-right AfD shows challenge for Merz

West German foothold of far-right AfD shows challenge for Merz

His grandfather came from Turkey decades ago to work in the coal mines of the western German town of Gelsenkirchen, but Mehmet, 28, says he understands the rise of the anti-immigration far-right AfD there.

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Maldives president holds record 15-hour press conference

Maldives president holds record 15-hour press conference

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu addressed a press conference for nearly 15 hours, his office said on Sunday, claiming it broke a previous record held by Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.

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'Accept me': Near Ukraine front, a haven for outcasts

'Accept me': Near Ukraine front, a haven for outcasts

Whenever warm days come to Kramatorsk, near the eastern Ukrainian front, the Svitanok organisation leaves its door wide open, offering advice or a cup of tea to the city's social outcasts.

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Canelo Alvarez unifies super middleweight titles on Saudi Arabia debut

Canelo Alvarez unifies super middleweight titles on Saudi Arabia debut

Mexican boxing superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez unified the super middleweight world titles after a unanimous points win over IBF champion William Scull in Riyadh early on Sunday.

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Canelo Alvarez unifes super middleweight titles on Saudi Arabia debut

Canelo Alvarez unifes super middleweight titles on Saudi Arabia debut

Mexican boxing superstar Saul "Canelo" Alvarez unified the super middleweight world titles after a unanimous points win over IBF champion William Scull in Riyadh early on Sunday.

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US Fed expected to pause cuts again and wait for clarity on tariffs

US Fed expected to pause cuts again and wait for clarity on tariffs

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to extend a recent pause in rate cuts this week as it waits to see how President Donald Trump's stop-start tariff rollout affects the health of the world's largest economy.

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Ex-Liverpool star Firmino 'proud' after more Champions League history

Ex-Liverpool star Firmino 'proud' after more Champions League history

Roberto Firmino said he was proud of making history with his Saudi club and becoming an Asian Champions League winner, six years after lifting the prestigious European equivalent with Liverpool.

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