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North Korea flies rubbish-filled balloons to South in ‘tit-for-tat’ attack
South Korea condemns ‘low-class’ attack which comes amid tensions raised by Pyongyang’s failed satellite launch.
Clashes erupt at Mexico City protest against Israel’s war on Gaza
Police fire tear gas at protesters rallying outside the Israeli embassy in Mexico's capital.
Former Thailand PM Thaksin Shinawatra to go on trial for royal insult
The case relates to an interview the politician gave to South Korean media while in self-imposed exile in 2015.
‘We will win’: South Africa’s ruling ANC confident despite party ‘missteps’
Is the ‘freedom’ the governing party brought to South Africa still enough for voters 30 years later?
NBA Finals: Minnesota Timberwolves beat Dallas Mavericks in Game 4
If Minnesota win the playoff series, they will become the first team in NBA history to advance after trailing 3-0.
Who is Dhruv Rathee? From Modi fan to Indian PM’s most formidable critic
When the 29-year-old YouTuber attacks Modi, he gets a bigger audience than any opposition leader. What's his secret?
Russia plans higher taxes for rich, companies as cost of Ukraine war mounts
New tax thresholds and hike in corporation tax are expected to raise about 2.6 trillion rubles ($29bn) a year.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 824
As the war enters its 824th day, these are the main developments.
Haiti transitional council names Conille prime minister amid gang violence
Garry Conille, who briefly served in the role from 2011 to 2012, has since worked as a regional director for UNICEF.
Melinda French Gates says she’s donating $1bn in support of women, families
Philanthropist says it is 'frustrating' that some believe it is not the right time to discus gender equality.

