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Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election

Martial law has been in place in Ukraine since February 2022, under which elections are suspended.

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Mushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, appeal court told

Erin Patterson's defence team appeal against her conviction for killing relatives with a beef Wellington laced with toxic mushrooms.

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Trump pauses new tariffs on Canada for three days, saying deal close

The US president says the two sides are finalising documents to avert import taxes targeting a range of Canadian goods.

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Meta hooked children on Facebook and Instagram, US court hears

Meta argued social media addiction does not exist, as a trial stemming from a major lawsuit brought by US states started.

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South Korea shortens war games with US, citing Washington request

It comes after Trump announced plans to curtail joint military exercises with South Korea, citing a "very good" relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.

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French civil servant drugged us to make us urinate on ourselves, say accusers

More than 200 women accuse Christian Nègre of drugging them to make them urinate - two share their stories.

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Thai teen found in suitcase died from suffocation, police reveal

New evidence sheds more light on the death of Tunchanok Donholma, who was allegedly murdered in June.

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US condemns 'unnecessary escalation' after Israeli airstrikes on Syrian airbase

Damascus called the attacks "an unjustified act of aggression" that imperilled regional security.

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Alleged sexual assault by local official and businessman sparks outrage in China

Both men are arrested after the alleged assault on a woman at a karaoke bar during a business event.

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Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river

Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.

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