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Mamdani lookalike contest draws hundreds of hopefuls in New York
Hundreds gathered for a Zohran Mamdani lookalike contest in New York, with nine contestants vying for votes.
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Venezuela’s Maduro shares first photos from US detention
Abducted Venezuelan leader's post appears to show him in US detention, published two days after US-Venezuela oil deal.
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US plans to sanction another bank to keep economic pressure on Iran
Washington has recently stepped up efforts to economically pressure Tehran amid the deadlocked truce talks.
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Tunisia swelters as power cuts disrupt water supplies
Near 50C temperatures are driving record electricity demand, disrupting water supplies and straining health services.
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Niger mutiny puts Russia’s expanding role in the Sahel to the test
Failed uprising in Niamey exposed tensions in Niger’s military, and the role of the Africa Corps in suppressing unrest.
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Flash flooding in Grand Canyon leaves more than 20 people missing
A search is under way for more than 20 people who may be missing after flash floods tore through Arizona’s Grand Canyon.
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Dozens evacuated and about 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
More than 60 people have been evacuated after flooding swept large boulders and other debris into the Colorado River.
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What are the implications of the US-Venezuela oil deal?
Opposition in Venezuela as interim leader insists the deal with Washington will help with the country's recovery.
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Iran war live: IRGC attacks US bases in Jordan after US bombs Larak Island
US Central Command says its forces bombed two rocket launchers of the IRGC on Larak Island.
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What is Notting Hill Carnival’s Jab Jab parade?
The Jab Jab parade sees hundreds don devil horns and cover their skin in motor oil for London’s Notting Hill Carnival.
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Vote count starts in Guinea-Bissau referendum on strengthening presidency
Ten months after a coup, military leaders say the referendum is designed to stabilise future civilian governments.
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Lamine Yamal getting back to ‘top level’, Barcelona coach Flick says
Teenager struggled in Barca's La Liga start at Elche but improves against Athletic Bilbao, according to Hansi Flick.