Russia's advance in Ukraine's north east may be bid to create 'buffer zone'

The advance may be linked to Moscow's attempts to create "buffer zones" along the border, Ukrainian regional authorities say.

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Could Nigeria's careful ethnic balancing act be under threat?

Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group.

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A simple guide to South Korea's presidential election

The vote comes after the impeachment and removal of former president Yoon Suk Yeol.

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Ex-DR Congo president returns from self-imposed exile, party says

Joseph Kabila is now in rebel-held Goma, according to the M23 armed group and a party official.

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Far-right marchers attack Palestinians as Israel marks taking of Jerusalem

Israeli opposition leaders condemned attacks on Palestinians as "racist" and a disgrace to Judaism.

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Elderly woman rescued from flood ravaged Australian home

Taree, a city in New South Wales, Australia has been among the worst impacted by record levels of rainfall.

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Iran summons French envoy over 'insulting' Cannes remarks

Iranian officials say the remarks are “blatant interference” in the country’s internal affairs.

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