Bill Gates meets Xi Jinping as US-China tensions simmer
The Microsoft co-founder is the latest high-profile US business leader to visit China in recent months.
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Australian Senator David Van denies third sexual misconduct claim
David Van faces calls to quit parliament after allegations of inappropriate touching.
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Cyclone Biparjoy: At least two people dead after storm hits India
Dozens more have been injured after the large storm made landfall along the India-Pakistan coastline.
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Maharashtra: The Indians taking on a giant Saudi-backed refinery
Thousands of villagers are protesting plans for the world's largest refinery in Maharashtra.
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Japan redefines rape and raises age of consent in landmark move
The laws redefine rape and raise the age of consent from 13, after public anger over rape acquittals.
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Why South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa is leading Ukraine peace mission
South Africa's president is spearheading the mediation effort at a time when he is under US pressure.
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Deadly tornado rips through Perryton, Texas, amid US storm
The mayor of Perryton, near the Oklahoma border, says an unknown number of people have died.
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What are junk fees and how might Biden tackle them?
The president says airlines, banks, hotels and concert vendors are playing Americans "for suckers".
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Cubs move to make room for Cody Bellinger return ruffles some feathers
The Cubs are finally getting star Cody Bellinger back in the fold, but it comes at a cost. Chicago had to demote this Duke star in a corresponding roster move.On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Cody Bellinger from the injured list as Bellinger makes his return at first base again...
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Kedarnath: 'I sat on a tree for days amid deadly floods'
Ten years after devastating floods ravaged India's Uttarakhand state, a survivor looks back.
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Conor McGregor accused of sex assault after NBA game
The former UFC champion denies the allegations, which are being investigated by police in Miami.
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Canada highway crash near Winnipeg leaves at least 15 dead
The crash between a truck and handi-transit vehicle is described as a "serious mass casualty" event.
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