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'I thought I would die': Survivors describe shock and horror of powerful Japan earthquake
Rescue operations are ongoing following the 6.8-magnitude quake, as survivors wrestle with the shock.
DJ Guetta leads tributes to electronic musician Kavinsky who has died
He had a hit with Nightfall, which featured on the Drive soundtrack and at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Russia charges Telegram founder Durov with facilitating terrorism
The FSB claims the messenger app, created by Pavel Durov, has failed to remove accounts and channels used for recruitment by Ukraine's secret service.
Brave New whirl: Turkey’s opposition overhaul
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Trump's new spy chief Jay Clayton confirmed by US Senate
Jay Clayton's confirmation comes after the US president's original choice was rejected by lawmakers due to lack of relevant experience
'Delulu', 'Clock it': 'Cockroach' protest brings Gen Z slang to India's parliament
From "delulu" to "FOMO", Gen Z slang has made an unlikely journey from Instagram to parliament.
The world is entering a post-postcard age
This means fewer ghastly pictures of sunsets. More ghastly Instagram
Rules for “truth machines”
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
BTS withdraw from Grammys, a month after Asian pop prize introduced
All seven members of the band post a statement online, saying they will boycott the 2027 ceremony.
Thousands sheltering in key Sudan city under threat again as fighting escalates
International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.
'Israeli settlers laid siege to our home': Inside a Palestinian village under weekly attack
A home on the edge of al-Mughayyir has become a weekly frontline in the battle for the occupied West Bank.
How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria
West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.