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Malaysia landslide: At least 21 campers dead and more missing
The landslide struck a campsite where more than 80 people, including children, were sleeping.
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Japan defence: China threat prompts plan to double military spending
The country is doubling military spending, citing threats posed by China and North Korea.
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Wieambilla: Australia police killers posted video during shootout
Six people - including two officers and a neighbour - died in the ambush in Queensland on Monday.
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Nirbhaya case: The rape victim’s mum fighting for India’s daughters
How Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi transformed from a quiet housewife into a crusader for justice.
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Hong Kong activist who staged Tiananmen vigil has conviction overturned
A court finds the police ban was not lawful but Chow Hang-tung stays in custody on separate charges.
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As South Korea abolishes its gender ministry, women fight back
Seoul is abolishing its equality ministry, despite a vast gender pay gap and pervasive sexism.
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Sombath Somphone: The activist who disappeared at a police checkpoint
Sombath Somphone was stopped by police 10 years ago - his wife still doesn't know what happened to him.
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China Covid: 'Panic-buying' and shortages as restrictions are eased
People in China are rushing to buy medicines, foods and other items amid reports of shortages.
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China diplomats leave UK over Manchester protester attack
The group includes the consul-general, who denied beating a pro-democracy protester in Manchester.
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Police officers 'executed' in Australia shoot-out
Six people died on a remote property after three suspects abruptly opened fire on police.
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Australia: Scientists find clitorises on female snakes
The females had long been overlooked, say scientists who suggest snake sex could involve seduction.
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Hong Kong markets watchdog warns of cryptocurrency platform risks
It comes after the founder of the failed crypto exchange FTX was arrested and charged with fraud.
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Age of consent: Why is consensual teen sex a crime in India?
A new report highlights how adolescent boys in consenting relationships are falling foul of the law.
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China Covid: Hospitals under strain in wave of infections
A wave of Covid infections hitting China as it opens up has put pressure on the healthcare system.
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New Zealand passes legislation banning cigarettes for future generations
The legislation makes cigarettes permanently unavailable to anyone currently under the age of 14.
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New Zealand: Jacinda Ardern apologises for MP insult caught on mic
In a parliamentary debate, the New Zealand prime minister used the insult after sitting down.
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Kerala: Why Iranian filmmaker Mahnaz Mohammadi sent lock of hair to India film festival
Mahnaz Mohammadi sent a lock of her hair to a film festival in the southern Indian state of Kerala.
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India and China troops clash on Arunachal Pradesh mountain border
The Indian army says a small number of soldiers fought on Friday but both sides disengaged quickly.
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Wieambilla: Six dead in shooting at remote Australian property
Three suspects have been shot dead after the killings of two police officers and a man, authorities say.
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Tamil Nadu: Indian man's search for father's lost grave ends in Malaysia
The man from Tamil Nadu was six months old when his father died 55 years ago.
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