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US warns Russia of ‘catastrophic’ consequences of nuclear strike

American officials confirm sending strong private warnings to Moscow, vow ‘decisive’ action if ignored

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Giorgia Meloni’s far-right triumphs in Italy election

Brothers of Italy along with partners forecast to win around 43% of vote, enough for parliamentary majority

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China’s Communist Party says it has elected delegates for congress

President Xi Jinping expected to secure unprecedented third term in Oct 16 meet

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Iran vows ‘decisive action’ on wave of women-led protests

Country blames ‘foreign plots’ for unrest after death of Mahsa Amini under morality police custody

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‘You cannot survive’: inflation bites as Thai election looms

Soaring food prices send more looking for free meals, put ruling govt in tough spot

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Far-right eyes historic victory as Italy votes

Giorgia Meloni’s eurosceptic party leads opinion polls, she hopes to be nation’s first female PM

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Israeli troops kill Palestinian fighter in West Bank

Health Ministry names man killed as Saed al-Koni

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Macron restarts reform drive as opponents prepare for battle

Despite fierce resistance and weaker position in Parliament, president intends to raise retirement age

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Typhoon Talas slams Japan, killing two, leaving thousands without power

Storm system dumps record rains on region, triggering floods, landslides

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Cases of new Covid-19 variant crop up in Denmark

BJ.1, first registered in India on July 2, has since been found in US, some European countries

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Super Typhoon Noru barrels towards Philippines

Storm on track to slam island of Luzon, coastal towns forced to evacuate, authorities say

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Global Fund raises US$14.25 billion to end HIV, TB, malaria

Formed in 2002, it has reduced death toll by 50%, saving 50 million lives over past two decades

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Rocked by climate change, India, Pakistan look to renegotiate Indus Water Treaty

Two neighbouring countries have opportunity to future-proof their threatened rivers, writes Medha Bisht