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Could Marxist Anura Dissanayake become Sri Lanka’s next president?
His party, the JVP, twice fought violent battles to overthrow the very Sri Lankan state that he now wants to run.
Boeing workers vote overwhelmingly to strike, halting aircraft production
Ninety-six percent of union members vote to walk off the job at factories in Seattle and Portland.
Elon Musk dubs Australia’s gov’t ‘fascists’ over misinformation law
Tech billionaire's comments prompt rebuke from Australian officials.
Trump promises to scrap all taxes on overtime if re-elected
Republican candidate says workers who put in more than 40 hours should not pay taxes on overtime.
‘Light in any room’: Friends hail Aysenur Eygi, US citizen killed by Israel
American Turkish activist fatally shot by Israeli forces in the West Bank is remembered as joyous, passionate and warm.
US city receives bomb threat after Trump spread false anti-immigrant claims
Racist rumours continue to spread, with members of local Haitian community expressing concern for their safety.
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn makes history with first private spacewalk
Two astronauts stepped out of the SpaceX Dragon capsule to perform the world's first private spacewalk.
Boeing workers ‘ready to go on strike’ if demands unmet
A potential strike could start on Friday and would be a big blow to new CEO brought on after plane door panel blew off.
Trump says there will be no more debates after first Harris face-off
The former US president's response comes despite Harris campaign's challenge for another debate after a strong showing.
What is the purpose of Israel’s repeated attacks on UNRWA?
Six staff at UN agency for Palestinian refugees killed in an air strike on a school in Gaza.