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Australian F1 great Alan Jones dies aged 80: reports
Alan Jones, one of only two Australians to win the Formula One world championship, died on Thursday days after his 80th birthday.
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Bank of England set to raise rate as inflation jumps
The Bank of England is expected to raise on Thursday its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three years as soaring energy costs push up global inflation.
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India's 'Lord of the Rings': filmmakers hail 'Ramayana' epic
The makers of an Indian blockbuster based on the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana have hailed the new film as an unprecedented fusion of homegrown and Hollywood talent, calling it India's first truly global…
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Ramayana: ancient Hindu epic and India's most expensive film
A big-budget film adaptation of the Ramayana, one of Hinduism's most revered epics, has renewed attention on the ancient tale that continues to shape India's culture, identity and politics.
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South Korea to deploy military mission to keep Strait of Hormuz open
South Korea will deploy maritime patrol aircraft and an explosive ordnance disposal team near the Strait of Hormuz to help keep the waterway open, its defence ministry said Thursday. Seoul said it would…
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Politics
UK commits to 'time-bound' talks on slavery apology
British diplomats are looking to offer reassurance that there is a sense of urgency to deal with the issue, even if a date for doing so is not yet confirmed, Chris Mason writes.
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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy awards Melania Trump national honour for role in brokering Oleshky truce
US first lady awarded for ‘significant personal contribution to humanitarian support’. What we know on day 1,716
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El Salvador’s Bukele touts military intervention in Haiti
Haitian police have found a vehicle used by four missing Salvadoran technicians as Salvadoran troops deploy to Haiti.
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El Salvador’s Bukele touts military intervention in Haiti
Haitian police have found a vehicle used by four missing Salvadoran technicians as Salvadoran troops deploy to Haiti.
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Pope Leo hosts Bob Dylan at official residence in Rome
Pope Leo had previously quoted Dylan's work in the preface of a book warning against nuclear rearmament.
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Election deniers lose races for governor in key US swing states
State leaders can hold significant sway over election administration, with implications for the 2028 presidential race.
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Election deniers lose races for governor in key US swing states
State leaders can hold significant sway over election administration, with implications for the 2028 presidential race.
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