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Israel agrees to revise lyrics rejected by Eurovision
Public broadcaster Kan says Israeli President Herzog has called for adjustments of song due to political content.
US vice president calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire
US Vice President Kamala Harris has called for an ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza.
They fled Ukraine to the Netherlands. Why are they being expelled?
Thousands of third-country nationals who fled Ukraine must leave the country, a court has ruled.
Haley makes history as she hands Trump first Republican primary defeat
Nikki Haley is the first woman to win a Republican primary in US history, but victory looks little more than symbolic.
Singapore plays down payment to Taylor Swift amid grumbles from neighbours
City-state's culture minister says grant given to pop icon 'not anywhere as high as speculated'.
South Korea to suspend doctor licences as strike crisis escalates
Some 9,000 doctors walked off the job two weeks ago over government plans to increase medical school admissions.
Australia gives $41mn to ASEAN countries for ‘free, open’ South China Sea
Funds come after Philippine president told Australian parliament he would 'not yield' 'square inch' in South China Sea.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index passes 40,000 for first time in history
Nikkei 225 gains 1 percent to set a new high after last month beating 1989 record.
Thousands of inmates escape prison amid deepening Haiti violence
At least 12 people reported dead as gangs pushing for prime minister's removal attack two prisons.
US VP Harris calls for ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire in rare rebuke of Israel
Kamala Harris says 'no excuses' for Israel not to increase flow of aid to Palestinians in Gaza.