Israel reportedly suspends government spokesman

Israeli media say Eylon Levy was suspended over an online row with the UK foreign secretary.

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Hunger looms amid breakdown of order in Haiti

Millions are caught in a perfect storm of politics, violence and homelessness.

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Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter fired by LA Dodgers

Ippei Mizuhara, who is accused of illegal gambling, has been a constant companion of the baseball star.

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US shipping tycoon drunk when she drowned in Tesla

Angela Chao phoned a friend as the Model X SUV sank into a pond at a ranch and told her: “I love you.”

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Portugal set for centre-right minority government

The country has its most fragmented parliament since the end of its dictatorship half a century ago.

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US unveils strict car emission limits to boost EVs

It includes a goal for more than half of all new vehicles sold to be electric by 2032. It was 7.6% last year.

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US man pleads guilty to ‘killing spree’ of eagles

Travis John Branson killed about 3,600 protected birds to sell their parts online from 2015-21.

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Extreme heat can double stillbirth risk – study

Women in India are found to be twice as likely to lose babies if they are working in hot conditions.

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Planners foresaw danger at fatal Travis Scott concert

Ten people died at the concert, but new court documents suggest the tragedy could’ve been avoided.

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Macron flexes political muscle in boxing photos

French president is snapped working the punch bag, days after getting tough on Russia,

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Blinken in Middle East to discuss post-war Gaza

The US secretary of state lands in Saudi Arabia, as fighting rages around Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital.

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Two arrested in Russia’s first LGBTQ+ extremism case

It is the first criminal case of its kind since Russia outlawed the so-called “international LGBT” movement last year.

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Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar to step down

Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar became the Republic of Ireland’s youngest prime minister in 2017.

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MacKenzie Scott donates $640m to US non-profits

She has given $16.5bn in donations since divorcing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos 2019.

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Hong Kong’s new law is ‘final nail in coffin’ – critics

Beijing and Hong Kong defend the controversial law, saying it is necessary for the city’s stability.

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Tanker capsizes off west coast of Japan

Eight crew members are rescued after the coast guard sends boats and aircraft to assist.

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