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Xi, Putin and Modi pledge unity at summit to counter US-led global order
Xi Jinping was joined by Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in China.
Why do shallow earthquakes cause more destruction than deep ones?
Even if two earthquakes have the same magnitude, their depths can make a big difference in how much damage they cause.
At least 800 people killed as earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan
Magnitude 6.1 tremor hits eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar, and government spokesman warns toll could rise.
Sumud Flotilla for Gaza forced to turn back due to weather conditions
The severe winds and unpredictable nature of the Mediterranean make organisers decide to turn around and set sail later.
Meet the Gaza music teacher behind viral drone song
A music teacher in Gaza has turned the sound of Israeli drones into a song honouring those killed in Israel's genocide.
Israel committing genocide in Gaza, scholars group says
Leading genocide scholars formally declare that Israel’s war on Gaza meets the UN’s definition of genocide.
Israel “military does not agree” with taking over Gaza City
“They're calling on reserves, and they cannot maintain this for the long term.”
What is the Global Sumud Flotilla to Gaza?
Hundreds of people from 44 countries are sailing dozens of vessels carrying aid for Gaza in the largest flotilla yet.
“Access is difficult” to areas in Afghanistan affected by earthquake
“This is one of the most remote and also one of the most poor parts of Afghanistan.”
Video: What we know about Afghanistan’s earthquake
Entire villages have been destroyed by an earthquake in Afghanistan that has killed more than 800 people.

