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Mexico deploys troops to secure avocado region after US halts imports

Mexico deployed more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state after the US suspended export inspections.

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Bodies of climbers killed in avalanche retrieved from Broad Peak

A search team has retrieved the remains of renowned climber Nirmal Purja and several members of his team.

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Record-high heat soars through South Korea

A record-high heatwave is sweeping through the Korean Peninsula, sending temperatures skyrocketing, reaching 42.5C.

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Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave

Image source, ReutersImage caption, Drones attached with loudspeakers and thermal imaging cameras are one way South Korea is fighting the heatwave ByKelly Ng Published 39...

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Trump administration sues states for denying ICE agents undercover plates

The Department of Justice has argued that states are obliged to give ICE vehicles confidential licence plates.

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EU sanctions ‘extremist’ Israeli settlers in occupied West Bank

European Union says sanctioned individuals and groups have violated the rights of Palestinians.

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Demands grow for closure of US detention centre over inhumane conditions

A group of US lawmakers are joining protesters in demanding a controversial immigration detention centre be shut down.

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Europe hit by record-breaking heatwave

European countries are issuing heat warnings as an unseasonal heatwave drives record temperatures across the continent.

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US judge rejects immediate block on Trump’s mail-in voting executive order

Judge Carl Nichols says Democrats’ legal challenge is premature as the administration moves to implement the measure.

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Defiant Lebanese families refuse to leave Tyre after homes bombed

Families in the Lebanese city of Tyre saw their homes destroyed by Israeli bombs just hours after they were ordered evac

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Guatemala denies agreeing to US strikes against drug traffickers

President Bernardo Arevalo’s government says it requested security cooperation but did not approve US attacks.

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Colombia’s first left-wing gov’t has reduced poverty, but has pile of debt

A big challenge for Colombia’s next president will be how to reduce country’s debt without sacrificing social gains. 

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Ireland and Qatar halted twice by protests against upcoming Israel fixtures

Republic of Ireland are set to face Israel twice in UEFA Nations League matches, but are facing calls for a boycott.

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Indians celebrate Eid al-Adha amid prayer restrictions

Indians celebrate Eid al-Adha amid prayer restrictions.

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