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Navalny's mother visits son's grave after funeral draws thousands

The mother of dead Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny visited his grave on Saturday, a day after thousands of Russians risked arrest to pay tribute to the anti-corruption campaigner at his funeral.

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Asia's richest man takes global rich to the zoo

Top global celebrities will don "jungle fever" outfits in India for a trip to the zoo on Saturday as part of a party thrown by Asia's richest man.

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In relaxed encounter, leaders of Venezuela, Guyana exchange gifts

Guyanese President Irfaan Ali said Friday that his country wants to remain at peace with neighboring Venezuela amid a century-old dispute over sovereignty of the Essequibo region, which flared up late last year.

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Spirit Aerosystems shares surge on possible Boeing buy

Shares of Spirit AeroSystems surged Friday on news Boeing is in talks to potentially acquire the supplier as the aviation giant seeks to right itself amid its latest safety crisis.

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Impunity endemic in S. Sudan ahead of planned elections: UN body

Armed conflict, violence and entrenched impunity persist in South Sudan as it prepares to hold its first elections, the UN commission investigating human rights in the country said Friday.

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Ex-Dutch international Promes arrested in Dubai

Convicted former Ajax and Dutch international winger Quincy Promes has been arrested in Dubai, two weeks after a court in the Netherlands sentenced him to six years for smuggling more than a tonne of cocaine.

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Gaza famine 'almost inevitable': UN

Famine in the Gaza Strip is almost inevitable unless the Israel-Hamas war changes, the United Nations said Friday.

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Grieving families await bodies after Bangladesh fire

Anguished families kept vigil outside the morgue of Bangladesh's largest hospital on Friday, waiting for the bodies of loved ones to be identified after a fire they say should never have happened.

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Thousands gather for Navalny funeral as Kremlin warns against protests

Thousands of mourners gathered near a church in southern Moscow on Friday, braving the prospect of arrest to pay their respects to late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny at his funeral.

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Hundreds arrive for Navalny funeral despite Kremlin warning

Hundreds of mourners gathered near a church in southern Moscow on Friday, braving the prospect of arrests to pay their respects to late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.

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Safety lapses blamed for Bangladesh fire as toll rises to 46

Bangladesh firefighters said Friday that glaring safety lapses were responsible for a Dhaka restaurant blaze that killed 46 people, with more deaths likely among those rushed to hospital in critical condition.

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Crime groups shifting to fraud schemes in EU: bloc's prosecutor

Organised criminal groups are switching from riskier drug rackets to fraud in the EU and many don't hesitate to use violence to protect their activities, the bloc's chief prosecutor told AFP in an interview.

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Filipino drag queen arrested again over Lord's Prayer show

A Filipino drag queen has been arrested and charged for a second time over his performance of the Lord's Prayer that caused widespread outrage in the deeply religious country.

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Rihanna, Zuckerberg in India for party thrown by Asia's richest man

Pop star Rihanna and Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg were in India Friday for an extravagant party hosted by Asia's richest man, with celebrations expected to include other globally influential figures.

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Safety lapses blamed for Bangladesh fire as toll rises to 45

Bangladesh firefighters said Friday that glaring safety lapses were responsible for a Dhaka restaurant blaze that killed 45 people, with more deaths likely among those rushed to hospital in critical condition.

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From satirical street art to Vatican designer

Ten years after his mural of Pope Francis as a superhero went viral, Italian street artist Maupal has been adopted by the Vatican, which is using his works to inspire the faithful.

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Facebook parent Meta to stop paying Australian news media

Facebook parent Meta announced Friday it would no longer pay Australian media companies for news, prompting a government warning that the firm was in "dereliction" of past promises.

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Navalny's Moscow funeral takes place under shadow of repression

The funeral of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is scheduled to be held in Moscow on Friday, with mourners braving the risk of arrest to come and pay their respects.

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New Zealand volcano disaster victims win damages

The victims and families affected by the 2019 New Zealand volcano disaster, which claimed 22 lives, were awarded total damages of NZ$10 million (US$6 million) on Friday.

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Divided G20 blocked by 'impasse' over Ukraine, Gaza

The first G20 finance ministers' meeting of the year ended Thursday without a joint statement due to deep divisions over the wars in Ukraine and Gaza, officials said.

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Baldwin used gun as 'pointing stick' on 'Rust' set, court hears

Actor Alec Baldwin waved his gun around and used it "as a pointing stick" on the film set where a cinematographer was shot dead, a court heard Thursday.

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G20 hears a $250-billion-a-year idea: tax the super-rich

French economist Gabriel Zucman brought a $250-billion-a-year idea to top policy makers from the world's biggest economies Thursday: slap an international wealth tax on the super-rich.

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Criteria UN will use to declare expected 'famine' in Gaza

The UN, which has warned of "almost inevitable" widespread starvation in northern Gaza, uses strict criteria to declare a famine.

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Prince William speaks out about rise in anti-Semitism

Prince William on Thursday condemned the rise of anti-Semitism in the UK as he visited a London synagogue, his first public appearance since pulling out of an event over a "personal matter".

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Brazil urges G20 ensure 'super-rich pay fair share' of taxes

Brazil's finance minister called Thursday for an international plan to ensure the world's super-rich pay their taxes, urging G20 nations to adopt a shared stance on preventing billionaire tax-dodging by July.

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EU lawmakers back transparency rules for Airbnb-style rentals

The European Parliament approved new data-sharing rules Thursday that clamp down on illegal short-term rentals to protect the residents of European cities -- many of whom face shortages of affordable housing.

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UK enquiry urges police vetting 'overhaul' after officer murdered woman

A UK enquiry into the rape and murder of a woman by a British police officer three years ago called on Thursday for a major overhaul of police vetting and recruitment.

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UK enquiry urges 'overhaul' of police vetting after officer raped, murdered woman

A UK enquiry into the rape and murder of a woman by a British police officer three years ago called on Thursday for a major overhaul of police vetting and recruitment.

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Israeli assault on Rafah would flout international court: UN rights chief

Israel's planned ground assault on Rafah in the Gaza Strip would contravene the orders issued by the United Nations' highest court, the UN human rights chief said on Thursday.

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Carbon credit scheme sees Indigenous Cambodians harassed, evicted: report

Indigenous Cambodians living in a protected forest say a carbon credit scheme has led to the destruction of their crops and huts, as a two-year Human Rights Watch investigation released Thursday documented forced evictions and criminal charges.

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Dry lakes, wildfires: Consequences of drought on Sicily

The Italian island of Sicily has declared a state of emergency over a drought which has withered crops, desiccated pastures and led to water restrictions.

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Ignored by 'Oppenheimer,' atomic test victims speak out

Wesley Burris was fast asleep in bed when the world's first atomic bomb exploded just 25 miles from his front door.

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