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Russia kicked off UN rights council over Ukraine abuses

Moscow denies responsibility for any civilian deaths in Bucha despite satellite images showing bodies in streets

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Le Pen vows headscarf fines in tight French presidential election battle

Far-right candidate has eroded incumbent Emmanuel Macron’s lead ahead of Sunday polls

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China warns Pelosi against possible visit to Taiwan

This follows reports of a diplomatically significant visit next week, following her visit to Japan

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Armenia, Azerbaijan gearing up for peace talks

This follows fighting last month in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region

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Ecuador’s deadly prison riots show no signs of slowing

Authorities appear no closer to taking control following 20 deaths in Sunday massacre

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Yemen’s president transfers power to new leadership council

Move could possibly unite fractious anti-Huthi forces in any future negotiations

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Incoming S. Korean president backtracks on scrapping Gender Ministry

Ministry has become lightning rod in Asian nation’s bitter debates over gender

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Turkey braces to hand Khashoggi trial to Saudis

Decision comes as Ankara seeks to heal rift with Riyadh, angering rights groups

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Ukraine war, energy crisis force UK into fossil fuels rethink

Strategy will ensure ‘greater energy self-sufficiency with cheaper bills’, says PM Boris Johnson        

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Israel’s Bennett loses majority after MP quits coalition

Coalition likely to continue, however

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China reports its highest Covid-19 tally since start of pandemic

Over 20,000 cases as millions in locked-down Shanghai embark on new round of testing

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N. Korea could hold nuclear test on coming anniversary: US envoy

No response from Pyongyang on attempts for dialogue, says Sung Kim

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Covid-19 increases risk of blood clots for up to six months: study 

Virus also heightens risk of deep vein thrombosis, other than pulmonary embolism