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Japan heads to a snap election: Five issues shaping Sanae Takaichi’s high-risk gamble

Japan heads to a snap election: Five issues shaping Sanae Takaichi’s high-risk gamble

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‘Small incidents can lead to war’: Fearing China clash, Japan asks fishermen to avoid flashpoint islands

‘Small incidents can lead to war’: Fearing China clash, Japan asks fishermen to avoid flashpoint islands

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After US airstrikes in Nigeria, violence surges and raises questions about Washington’s strategy

After US airstrikes in Nigeria, violence surges and raises questions about Washington’s strategy

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What to know about cereulide, the toxin behind Nestlé, Danone and Lactalis baby formula recalls

What to know about cereulide, the toxin behind Nestlé, Danone and Lactalis baby formula recalls

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Trump sues JPMorgan for US$5b for closing his accounts — but can he win?

Trump sues JPMorgan for US$5b for closing his accounts — but can he win?

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Death toll rises to 30 as deadly US winter storm leaves thousands without power

Death toll rises to 30 as deadly US winter storm leaves thousands without power

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Sudan army breaks two-year RSF siege of key town in the south

Sudan army breaks two-year RSF siege of key town in the south

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Starmer makes first China trip by a UK PM since 2018 as he seeks to mend ties while navigating US pressure

Starmer makes first China trip by a UK PM since 2018 as he seeks to mend ties while navigating US pressure

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Bushfire rage in southeast Australia as heatwave sends temperatures soaring

Bushfire rage in southeast Australia as heatwave sends temperatures soaring

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French lawmakers pass bill to ban social media for under-15s

French lawmakers pass bill to ban social media for under-15s

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Germany launches €1m reward hunt for far‑left group behind Berlin blackout arson attack

Germany launches €1m reward hunt for far‑left group behind Berlin blackout arson attack

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Asian airports on high alert after Nipah outbreak in Indian state

Asian airports on high alert after Nipah outbreak in Indian state

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Thailand screens 1,700 arrivals from India for Nipah virus after West Bengal outbreak, finds no cases

Thailand screens 1,700 arrivals from India for Nipah virus after West Bengal outbreak, finds no cases

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Japan govt settles case over sex assault of ex-soldier

Japan govt settles case over sex assault of ex-soldier

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Japan PM says US alliance would collapse if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis

Japan PM says US alliance would collapse if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis

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California’s Newsom accuses TikTok of suppressing Trump criticism

California’s Newsom accuses TikTok of suppressing Trump criticism

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Philippine ex-president Duterte fit to stand trial, ICC judges rule

Philippine ex-president Duterte fit to stand trial, ICC judges rule

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Trump sidelines immigration chief, sends border tsar Tom Homan to Minneapolis 

Trump sidelines immigration chief, sends border tsar Tom Homan to Minneapolis 

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India and EU close landmark free trade deal

India and EU close landmark free trade deal

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Xi says China seeks to uphold UN-based world order

Xi says China seeks to uphold UN-based world order

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