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U.S hits Mexican accountants and firms with sanctions for timeshare scams that support drug cartel

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on three Mexican accountants and four firms allegedly linked to a timeshare fraud ring run by the Jalisco New Generation drug cartel

U.S hits Mexican accountants and firms with sanctions for timeshare scams that support drug cartel
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Russia restricts civilian access to villages in border region shelled by Ukraine

Access to 14 villages in Russia's southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine will be shut off for most civilians, governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Tuesday, citing the "extremely

Russia restricts civilian access to villages in border region shelled by Ukraine
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Six foreign nationals found dead in Bangkok hotel, Thai PM orders probe

Thai police are investigating the deaths of six foreign nationals whose bodies were found in a room at an upmarket hotel in Bangkok

Six foreign nationals found dead in Bangkok hotel, Thai PM orders probe
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IMF's economic view: Brighter outlook for China and India but tepid global growth

The International Monetary Fund has upgraded its economic outlook this year for China, India and Europe while modestly lowering expectations for the United States and Japan

IMF's economic view: Brighter outlook for China and India but tepid global growth
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Trump ready to be ‘peace broker’ on Ukraine, Orban tells skeptical European leaders

Trump ready to be ‘peace broker’ on Ukraine, Orban tells skeptical European leaders

Trump ready to be ‘peace broker’ on Ukraine, Orban tells skeptical European leaders
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Missing UK teen Slater's family 'brokenhearted' as Spain authorities confirm body found

Spanish authorities confirmed on Tuesday that a body found in a remote area of the island of Tenerife a day earlier was that of missing British teenager Jay Slater and the injuries

Missing UK teen Slater's family 'brokenhearted' as Spain authorities confirm body found
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More than 10 million people displaced by Sudan war, IOM says

More than 10 million Sudanese, or 20% of the population, have been driven from their homes since the war there began, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on

More than 10 million people displaced by Sudan war, IOM says
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Gazans endure deadly weekend of Israeli strikes as UN chief laments ‘incomprehensible and inexcusable’ destruction

Gazans endure deadly weekend of Israeli strikes as UN chief laments ‘incomprehensible and inexcusable’ destruction

Gazans endure deadly weekend of Israeli strikes as UN chief laments ‘incomprehensible and inexcusable’ destruction
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Hungary faces more criticism and boycotted meetings over Orbán's visits to Russia and China

Some European Union leaders are protesting what they see as Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s misuse of the bloc’s rotating presidency by boycotting a meeting hosted by Hungary

Hungary faces more criticism and boycotted meetings over Orbán's visits to Russia and China
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Israeli strikes in southern, central Gaza kill more than 60 Palestinians, including in 'safe zone'

Israeli airstrikes have killed more than 60 Palestinians in southern and central Gaza, including a blast that hit an Israeli-declared “safe zone” crowded with thousands of displaced people

Israeli strikes in southern, central Gaza kill more than 60 Palestinians, including in 'safe zone'
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Colombian Football Federation president among dozens arrested at Copa América final

Colombian Football Federation president among dozens arrested at Copa América final

Colombian Football Federation president among dozens arrested at Copa América final
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Ukrainian attacks wound six, cause factory fire in Russian border regions, governors say

Ukrainian attacks triggered a fire at a factory producing electrical devices and wounded at least six people in Russian areas bordering Ukraine overnight, local governors said on Tuesday.

Ukrainian attacks wound six, cause factory fire in Russian border regions, governors say
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German-linked logistics firm helped sanctioned Russian manufacturers

Soon after Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February 2022, freight shipper Hellmann Worldwide Logistics informed staff at its

German-linked logistics firm helped sanctioned Russian manufacturers
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Far-right groups that block aid to Gaza receive tax-deductible donations from US and Israel

Under American pressure, Israel has pledged to deliver large quantities of humanitarian aid into the war-ravaged Gaza Strip

Far-right groups that block aid to Gaza receive tax-deductible donations from US and Israel
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Stocks rise, dollar flat on solid data and rate cut prospects

World stock indexes mostly rose and the U.S. dollar gained against the yen on Tuesday after solid U.S. retail sales data was taken as

Stocks rise, dollar flat on solid data and rate cut prospects
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North Korea warns of 'devastating consequences' over leaflets from South

South Korea will face "devastating consequences" for dropping anti-Pyongyang leaflets over North Korea, state media KCNA said on Tuesday, citing Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader Kim

North Korea warns of 'devastating consequences' over leaflets from South
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Yemen's Houthis target three vessels, including oil tanker, in Red, Mediterranean seas

Yemen's Houthis targeted three vessels, including an oil tanker, in the Red and Mediterranean seas with ballistic missiles, drones and booby-trapped boats, they said on Monday.

Yemen's Houthis target three vessels, including oil tanker, in Red, Mediterranean seas
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US-made munitions used in Israeli strike on Gaza school that killed 22, experts say

US-made munitions used in Israeli strike on Gaza school that killed 22, experts say

US-made munitions used in Israeli strike on Gaza school that killed 22, experts say
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Israel allows UN to bring in more equipment amid Gaza lawlessness

The United Nations said on Monday that it will start bringing in more armored vehicles and personal protection equipment for its humanitarian aid

Israel allows UN to bring in more equipment amid Gaza lawlessness
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35 people die in a storm that brought heavy rainfall to eastern Afghanistan, Taliban official says

A Taliban official says that a storm that brought heavy rainfall to eastern Afghanistan has killed at least 35 people

35 people die in a storm that brought heavy rainfall to eastern Afghanistan, Taliban official says
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Population in England and Wales rises by most in 75 years

Record immigration caused the population of England and Wales to rise by 610,000 to 60.9 million in mid-2023, the largest annual increase in 75 years, official

Population in England and Wales rises by most in 75 years
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Spanish rescuers find remains thought to be of missing Briton Jay Slater

A rescue team on the Spanish island of Tenerife on Monday found human remains in the area where British teenager Jay Slater went missing nearly a month ago and evidence strongly

Spanish rescuers find remains thought to be of missing Briton Jay Slater
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Nigeria, UAE to resume flights between both countries, minister says

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates reached an agreement allowing for the resumption of travel between the two countries, Nigeria's information minister said on

Nigeria, UAE to resume flights between both countries, minister says
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Greek mayor leaves Albania jail to be European Parliament lawmaker

Ethnic Greek politician Fredi Beleri left an Albanian jail on Monday to travel to Strasbourg to take the oath as a European Parliament lawmaker but will return to serve his sentence

Greek mayor leaves Albania jail to be European Parliament lawmaker
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Syria's Assad says will only meet Turkey's Erdogan if 'core' issues addressed

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad said on Monday he would only meet Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan if the two countries could focus on the core issues of Ankara's support for "

Syria's Assad says will only meet Turkey's Erdogan if 'core' issues addressed

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