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Nantianmen Project: science fiction, a new ally of the Chinese military

A very futuristic video of the prototype of a gigantic orbital drone carrier was recently broadcast by Chinese media. The new machine would be part of the Nantianmen project. Surprising as it is...

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What are the planned changes to immigration rules?

The home secretary sets out plans to change requirements for permanent settlement in the UK.

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Ukraine's chief negotiator says 'progress' in peace talks with Russia, but no breakthrough

There was no major breakthrough in a second day of talks on ending the war in Ukraine in Geneva on Wednesday, although Ukraine's lead negotiator Rustem Umerov insisted there had been "progress" in the…

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UN says Israel is stoking ‘ethnic cleansing’ fears in Gaza, West Bank

Intensified attacks, methodical destruction of entire neighbourhoods appear aimed at permanent displacement, UN says.

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Fans flock to Hollywood premiere of Michael Jackson biopic

Michael Jackson fans on Monday flocked to the Los Angeles premiere of a new biopic that chronicles how the child star became a global music icon but avoids any reference to the child sex abuse allegations…

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Palestine weekly wrap: Coordinated attacks and evictions in Gaza, West Bank

The killings of Palestinians in Gaza and settler violence across the West Bank are both continuing to surge.

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Rwanda: agriculture threatened by real estate projects in Kigali

In Rwanda, the government uses satellites to map and protect the country's agricultural lands. The Rwandan population is increasing year after year, which threatens food security…

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Suitcase Richard Burton sent Elizabeth Taylor's clothes to sister in up for auction

The Welsh film star sent his then-wife and actress Elizabeth Taylor's unwanted clothes to his sister.

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Fiji villagers reject plan for 'Pacific ashtray' in beach paradise

An Australian billionaire's plan to burn rubbish for energy in Fiji amounts to "waste colonialism" and risks spoiling a "beach paradise", villagers and the Pacific nation's UN ambassador said.

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Russia targets Ukraine's energy infrastructure in drone strikes

Russia attacked Ukraine with dozens of strike drones and ballistic and cruise missiles, focusing on energy infrastructure and killing at least one person, the Ukrainian military and local officials said…

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