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‘Together we will win’: Putin sworn in as Russia’s president
The United States and most European Union countries boycotted the inauguration ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace.
Vladimir Putin sworn in for fifth term as Russian president
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has been sworn in for a fifth term at a ceremony that was boycotted by the US.
Zimbabwe’s illegal forex dealers use WhatsApp to find clients, evade police
Zimbabwe clamps down on black market trading it blames for devaluing its new ZiG local currency.
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Girls in Africa have every right to be children
More needs to be done to put an end to the despicable practice of child marriage across the continent.
Five killed and dozens buried by South Africa building collapse
Rescuers searching feverishly for trapped survivors; 75 construction workers were on site during Monday's collapse.
Israel, students and the battle to divest
With South Africa in mind, US students challenge school administrations that refuse to divest from Israel’s war on Gaza.
Russia’s Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for record fifth term
With the country firmly in his grip and his power unchecked, Putin tells Russians: 'Together we will win.'
Israel takes control of Rafah crossing, Gaza’s lifeline: What’s going on?
Israel is moving ahead with a ground operation in Rafah and has effectively sealed Gaza off from the rest of the region.
UK Defence Ministry targeted in cyberattack: Minister
Third-party payroll system with names and bank details of armed forces staff hacked, reports say.
US delays sending Joint Direct Attack Munitions to Israel: Report
WSJ reports Biden administration has not followed up with official notification about proposed sale of precision arms.
Pro-Palestinian protesters target Met Gala over Gaza war
Several people were arrested as pro-Palestinian protesters tried to disrupt the Met Gala in New York.
Israeli army takes control of Rafah crossing in Gaza
The Israeli military has taken control of Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt.
Israel seizes key Gaza border crossing as it launches assault on Rafah
Closure of crossing threatens increased casualties as Israel steps up offensive on city sheltering millions.
Amazon to invest $9bn in Singapore to expand cloud services
Announcement comes after rival Microsoft last week unveiled major investments in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.
Belgian and Dutch students protest against Israel’s war on Gaza
Students in Ghent and Amsterdam occupied universities to protest against Israel's war on Gaza.
US soldier detained in Russia and accused of theft
US soldier detained in Russia on charges of criminal misconduct, adding to strained relations.
‘Serious job’: How a collective in election-bound India fights hate speech
Hate Speech Beda trains volunteers from across the southern state of Karnataka on using the law to combat hate crimes.
Australia PM accuses China of ‘unacceptable’ conduct in Yellow Sea incident
Protests lodged after Chinese fighter jet fired flares in path of an Australian navy helicopter in international waters.
US, UK, most EU nations to boycott Putin inauguration
Russia's Vladimir Putin will be sworn in for a fifth term as president in a ceremony at the Kremlin later on Tuesday.