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Adoration turns to anger towards crisis-hit Sri Lanka’s ruling clan

The Rajapaksas have become detested nationwide over its dire economic crisis

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US Supreme Court leak ignites abortion firestorm as Biden slams draft ruling

A woman’s right to choose is fundamental, stresses president, vowing to pass legislation to protect it

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EU members seek opt-outs from Russian oil embargo

Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic heavily dependent on Moscow energy supplies

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Moscow accuses Israel of backing ‘neo-Nazi regime in Kyiv’

History knows tragic examples of cooperation between Jews and Nazis, says Russia’s Foreign Ministry

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Fossils dating back 66 million years found outside Bangkok mall

Thai experts confirm they belong to ocean-dwelling molluscs of the Jurassic, Cretaceous periods

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Philippines’ Duterte vows to ban online cockfighting

Public outcry follows alleged kidnapping, suspected murder of 34 people involved in industry

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Pope wants to meet Putin, compares Ukraine war to Rwanda

Pontiff says Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, a close Kremlin ally, cannot become Russian president’s altar boy

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Afghan women defend right to drive as Taliban curb licences

Female motorists say they feel safer, more comfortable piloting their own vehicles

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Online media fuelling divisions, global tensions: report

Disinformation being spread on social networking sites, by despotic regimes, says Reporters Without Borders

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Marcos heir to oversee hunt for loot if he wins Philippines presidency

Ferdinand Marcos Jr will be sure to end probe into ill-gotten wealth, say critics

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Floods, fires drive Australian home insurance ‘crisis’

More than half a mil homes in nation will cost too much to insure by 2030, says non-profit

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Hong Kong plummets towards bottom of press freedom ranking

‘Biggest downfall’ of 2021 due to consistent attacks on media freedom, says Reporters Without Borders

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Leaked draft shows US top court set to strike down abortion rights: Politico

Historic ruling by conservative majority would shred nearly 50 years of constitutional protections