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Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills 9, state media says

Another 26 are injured in blast near the city of Changde, Hunan Province, Xinhua News Agency says.

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With Trump’s military on Los Angeles streets, Tom Cotton’s got his wish

What began as a controversial op-ed is now the guiding logic of domestic repression.

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Israel strikes Iran: Is the world close to a nuclear radiation incident?

Israel’s attacks on Iran's atomic facilities have increased risks of nuclear and chemical contamination, experts say.

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History says the genocide in Gaza will be recognised – eventually

The world never sees crimes against humanity in the moment. Justice, if it comes, is always delayed.

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How US senator falsely claimed Minnesota shooting suspect was ‘Marxist’

Vance Boelter targeted Democrats, leaning politically right, with no Marxist ties as suggested by the evidence.

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‘Disrespect to US’: Ukraine brands Russia’s ‘horrific’ bombardment of Kyiv

Ukraine calls for focus on attacks amid diplomatic effort to raise pressure on Moscow to agree a ceasefire.

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The Phoenician Scheme is fantasy. It is also a remarkable engagement with the real-life conflict in the Middle East

Sharp edges of bitter history keep jutting through Wes Anderson’s whimsical intrigues that turn international tragedy into light comedyThe Phoenician Scheme, Wes Anderson’s makebelieve treatment of the war-ravaged near east, reimagines the region as a …

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Most Americans now get their news from social media, report finds

More than one-fifth of news consumers surveyed engaged with podcaster Joe Rogan, Reuters Institute says.

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Witnesses describe ‘horror’ after Israeli forces fire at Palestinians waiting for aid trucks

At least 51 people killed and hundreds wounded in Khan Younis as they sought food supplies, says Gaza health ministryMiddle East crisis – live updatesWitnesses have described scenes like “a horror movie” in Gaza after Israeli forces fired towards a cro…