Irish President Michael D Higgins taken to hospital

He was taken to hospital for further tests as a precaution, according to broadcaster RTÉ.

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Bolivia floods: Homes destroyed and animals rescued

The mayor of Cobija, a city in the north, declares the area a disaster zone because of heavy rain.

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Ugandan warlord's victims awarded share of $56m

Dominic Ongwen was convicted of crimes including rape, kidnapping and murder by the ICC.

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US wrestling star Michael Jones dies aged 61

Jones is remembered for his various personas - including Virgil, Vincent and Soul Train Jones.

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Netanyahu and Biden spar over Israel-Gaza war support

Israel's PM says Americans back the war with Hamas, despite President Biden arguing it could "lose support".

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Navalny lawyer reportedly arrested in Moscow

Vasily Dubkov, who represented the Russian activist, was arrested for "violating public order", reports say.

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UN's top court hears key case on Israeli occupation

The ICJ will issue an opinion on the legality of the occupation, though Israel has snubbed the hearings.

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Boeing review finds 'disconnect' on safety

A report ordered by the government finds "gaps in Boeing's safety journey".

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Dozens killed during prayers at Burkina Faso mosque

The authorities say it happened on the same day that churchgoers were killed during morning mass.

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Brazil ex-leader Bolsonaro denies coup allegations

Jair Bolsonaro, who lost to his bitter rival in 2022, tells a rally he is a victim of political persecution.

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Man sets himself on fire outside US Israeli embassy

An investigation into the incident under way, which happened in Washington DC.

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Thousands attend Bolsonaro rally in Brazil

Brazil's former president greets supporters in Sao Paulo as an investigation continues into the 2023 storming of Congress.

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At least 15 dead in Burkina Faso church attack

It the latest atrocity in the country to be attributed to Islamist militants.

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After 1,250 years women join Japan's (nearly) naked festival

Women take part despite some in the community suggesting it should remain a men-only event.

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US and UK carry out new strikes on Yemen's Houthis

The US says the allies targeted 18 sites, including missile storages, drones and radars.

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Zelensky insists Ukraine will win on war anniversary

Western leaders are in Kyiv in a show of solidarity as the country grapples with a range of setbacks.

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I miss bread, says girl, as Gaza food crisis mounts

Footage shows desperation as crowds rush to aid deliveries.

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Early videos of Valencia fire show how flames spread

Experts say highly flammable cladding may have helped the fire spread.

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X admits to taking down India farmers' protest posts

The micro-blogging site says it did so after receiving orders from the Indian government.

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Biden cancels $1.2bn in student loans

The move is expected to affect more than 150,000 eligible borrowers and will be applied automatically.

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Israeli report says Hamas sexual crimes 'systematic'

The Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel found "identical patterns" at 7 October attack sites.

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Russia 'struggling with supply of weapons' for war

Reports of Russian shortages come as concerns over the provision of Western weapons to Ukraine mount.

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Woolworths boss quits after TV interview

The Australian grocery chief walked out on a reporter when questioned over alleged price-gouging tactics.

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Pakistan parties reach formal coalition agreement

It comes after a contentious election where the largest party led by former-PM Imran Khan alleged vote-rigging.

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Parenting YouTuber Ruby Franke jailed for child abuse

The former influencer is sentenced to between four and 60 years in prison for abusing her children.

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Putin denies plans to deploy nuclear weapons in space

The Russian president says Moscow has always been "categorically against" such deployments.

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How an asbestos scare has sent Sydney scrambling

In an escalating crisis, the toxic substance has been found at dozens of sites across the city.

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Poland spyware inquiry to quiz former ministers

Lawmakers are set to investigate claims the former government snooped on the phones of its opponents.

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Africa's 'flying presidents' under fire for foreign trips

The Kenyan and Nigerian presidents face domestic criticism for their frequent trips abroad.

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Israel sets deadline for ground offensive in Rafah

A war cabinet member says unless Hamas frees all hostages by 10 March an assault will begin in Rafah.

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More than 50 shot dead in Papua New Guinea ambush

The country has long struggled with tribal violence, but the killings are believed to be the worst in years.

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British Museum facing online calls to return Easter Island statue

A campaign by social media users in Chile seeks the repatriation of Hoa Hakananai'a moai to the island.

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Relief and guilt after Gazans find safety in Egypt

Tala Abu Nahla and her family have finally made it to Cairo - now the work to rebuild their lives begins.

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US and UK ambassadors to Russia lay Navalny tributes

Diplomats in Moscow pay their respects to the Russian opposition leader who died in prison on Friday.

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