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Spain: Catalan separatist Puigdemont returns, faces arrest

Taylor Swift Vienna concerts canceled over terror threat

Bangladesh: Yunus sworn in as Bangladesh's interim leader

Famed zoologist jailed for sexually abusing dozens of dogs

2024 sees second-hottest July on record: EU report

Amazon deforestation rises for the first time in 15 months

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UK far-right riots

Far-right rioters have clashed with police, attacking migrant and Muslim targets in unrest linked to disinformation.

UK sees anti-racism protests after days of far-right riots

UK: Huge anti-racism protests 'defeat' violent unrest

Amid UK riots, British Muslims in Liverpool working to heal

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Africa

Smoke after an attack on the Sudanese city of Khartoum.

Fresh hope for new talks on Sudan cease-fire

Expert and activists hope upcoming peace talks on Sudan, slated for mid-August in Geneva, will be different.

Asia

With Move Forward dissolved, what's next for Thai democracy?

A court ruled that the party's campaign to reform the royal defamation law was an attempt to overthrow the monarchy.

Germany

An Israeli flag is seen against the backdrop of German parliament

German lawmakers skeptical over sending forces to aid Israel

Will Germany help Israel militarily, in the event of an attack by Iran?

Europe

A woman sweeps the area in front of her tent

Housing crisis makes new start difficult for migrants in Portugal

Migrants hoping for a new life in Portugal face major challenges when looking for accommodation.

Middle East

People sit and wait at Lebanon's international airport on July 28, 2024

Lebanese expats cut short their visits home for fear of war

Lebanese expats visiting family in Lebanon are cutting their holidays short as tensions with Israel rise.

North America

A picture of a hole in the airplane where a panel blew off in midflight

Boeing in turbulence as Kelly Ortberg becomes new CEO

Robert "Kelly" Ortberg is taking over as next Boeing CEO as the aircraft maker grapples with operational problems.

Latin America

President Nicolas Maduro speaks to supporters during a government rally in Caracas

Army stands by Venezuela's Maduro despite opposition

Venezuela's military has rejected calls by the opposition to intervene, pledging "loyalty" to President Nicolas Maduro.

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Israel-Hamas war

Israel and Hamas have been at war since October 7, 2023, when the militant Islamist group attacked Israel. Gaza is bearing the brunt of most of the fighting.

Israel's Iron Dome defense system launches missiles to intercept rockets fired from Lebanon, seen over Hula Valley, northern Israel, on April 12, 2024.

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2024 Paris Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games are being hosted by Paris from July 26 to August 11. Thousands of athletes from more than 200 nations will be participating in a wide range of sporting competitions.