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Auspicious but unlucky: The perils of a lunar new year dragon baby boom
As the Year of the Dragon dawns, some ethnic Chinese hope for a baby born under the zodiac sign.
Japan’s stock market barely grew for decades. Now it’s booming
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index is at its highest in more than 30 years.
S Africa’s Ramaphosa renews call for Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian state
In annual State of the Nation Address, President Ramaphosa addressed domestic issues and Israel's war on Gaza.
Israel escalates Rafah bombardment as US warns of a ‘disaster’
Growing fears among more than a million displaced people in Rafah as Israel threatens large operation in the city.
Mapping Israel’s destruction of Gaza
The scale of destruction across Gaza has been described as being among the worst in modern history.
What next for Gaza and the talks to end the war?
International negotiations continue on a possible ceasefire.
Satellite images show increase in tents of displaced people in Rafah
Satellite images show a dramatic increase in the number of tents of displaced people in Rafah.
Brazil police seize Bolsonaro’s passport amid ‘coup’ probe
The operation also targeted some of Bolsonaro's closest allies, including his son Carlos, former ministers, and aides.
UK students protest support for Israeli arms deals
Students in the UK held protests demanding institutions withdraw support for companies providing weapons to Israel
America’s underemployment problem
Despite record job growth, they are not necessarily well-paying sustainable jobs that meet the cost of living surge.