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Houthis Say They Downed a Saudi Fighter Jet and Deny Targeting MeccaNYTimes – World
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Saudi Arabia Calls Alleged Houthi Mecca Drone Attack a 'Red Line'

Saudi Arabia accused Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels of attempting to attack Mecca with a drone, calling the holy site a "red line" and vowing deterrent measures. The Saudi-led coalition said it shot down the drone south of Mecca. The Houthis denied targeting the city and claimed they shot down a Saudi fighter jet. Regional countries condemned the alleged incident, but no military support was reported.

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Trump Bars Some South Africans Over Claims of Anti-White DiscriminationNYTimes – World
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US Imposes Visa Curbs on South Africans Over Discrimination Claims

The United States has announced visa restrictions on some South Africans, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying South Africa has not addressed US concerns over alleged racial discrimination against white people and minority groups. The move follows claims by Donald Trump’s administration of anti-white discrimination, which South Africa’s president has called racist.

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Fiji Declares a National Emergency as H.I.V. Cases SkyrocketNYTimes – World
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Fiji declares national HIV emergency as Pacific nation grapples with surge in cases

Government estimates that one in 60 adults in Fiji now living with HIV, as escalating use of methamphetamine fuels ‘epidemic’ Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency amid a spike in infections as the Pacific nation grapples with a correlating rise in methamphetamine use. The country’s health and medical services minister, Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu, said in a statement on social media that an outbreak-level respon…

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Does This Bird’s Return to Britain Restore History or Rewrite It?NYTimes – World
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Does This Bird’s Return to Britain Restore History or Rewrite It?

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E.U.-Canada Ambitions Face Reality Check as Trump Bristles

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Why has the Royal Family responded to Diana claims?

International students, 'visa hoppers' and backpackers targeted in Australia migration crackdownBBC News – World
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International students, 'visa hoppers' and backpackers targeted in Australia migration crackdown

Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matterBBC News – World
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Rosenberg: Russia's elections will have few surprises, but for the Kremlin they matter

Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC findsBBC News – World
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Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks, BBC finds

The Canaduropean Union?NYTimes – World
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The Canaduropean Union?

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The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New PowerNYTimes – World
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The Hidden Human Cost of Kim Jong-un’s New Power

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English Heritage trains new generation of scythers to maintain meadows and craft

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Prominent athlete tells Alan Jones trial he sent shirtless photo before unwanted kiss he wished ‘never happened’

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Gaza building damaged by Israeli strikes collapses, killing 20 including children

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Russians go to polls as Putin ties election to war in Ukraine

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Credible elections are no longer possible in South Sudan – what next?

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Harry and Meghan move children to new secret UK school after security fears emerge

Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Teenager and Civil Defense Worker, Official SaysNYTimes – World
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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Teenager and Civil Defense Worker, Official Says

A Colorful Undercover Recording Spurs Fresh Outrage Over Graft in UkraineNYTimes – World
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A Colorful Undercover Recording Spurs Fresh Outrage Over Graft in Ukraine

Macklemore announces $1m donation after Sheeran row - as stadium owner respondsSky News – Front Page
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Macklemore announces $1m donation after Sheeran row - as stadium owner responds

Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S.NYTimes – World
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Why Israel Wants More One-Ton Bombs From the U.S.

Human-Caused Warming Played ‘Very Strong’ Role in Himalayan Floods, Report FindsNYTimes – World
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Human-Caused Warming Played ‘Very Strong’ Role in Himalayan Floods, Report Finds

Trump demands interest rates be lowered 'fast' after Fed announces hikeSky News – Front Page
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Trump demands interest rates be lowered 'fast' after Fed announces hike

Watch: Leaked photos reveal extensive damage at US bases in GulfBBC News – World
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Watch: Leaked photos reveal extensive damage at US bases in Gulf

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Azerbaijan insists it will preserve Christian heritage as part of its history