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In his first visit to the tumultuous region of Kashmir after becoming Prime Minister for the third time, Narendra Modi led International Yoga Day celebrations there.
Analysts say the event could be the government's way of signaling a return to normalcy for the region frequently marred by violence.
Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi.
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The Diet is concluding a 150 day sitting session with Fumio Kishida staring down the barrel of a leadership renewal before October.
Chris Gilbert has more from Tokyo.
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Hollywood actor Donald Sutherland, known for his roles in The Hunger Games and Animal House, has died aged 88.
His son and fellow actor Keifer (KEE-FER) Sutherland confirmed his father's death in a statement on Thursday, calling him "one of the most important actors in the history of film".
Sally Patterson reports.
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Climate change made extreme heat felt in the United States, Mexico and Central America around 35 times more likely, according to scientists.
The World Weather Attribution says many extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and intense as a result of global warming.
Sally Patterson reports from New York.
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The Bank of England has decided to keep interest rates unchanged.
They remain at 5.25%, the highest it's been for 16 years.
But a rate cut could soon be on the cards, as John Bevir (Beaver) reports.
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The Nigerian government and the Space Exploration Research Agency in the U.S are partnering to send a Nigerian to space for the first time.
Tesem Akende reports.
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The European Union has agreed its latest round of sanctions against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. The new measures will target the Russian energy sector and clamp down on sanctions circumvention
Alex Cadier reports from Brussels
A shocking incident has unfolded as nine individuals, including the Deputy Priest of Bugandika Parish from Misenyi District in the Kagera Region, have been apprehended under the suspicion of involvement in the death of an albino toddler named Asimwe.
Daniel Kijo reports.
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Two teenage boys in France have been charged with the rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in a suspected anti-Semitic attack in a Paris suburb.
The brutality of the attack has shocked France ahead of the general election that could bring the far-right National Rally to power for the first time.
Ross Cullen reports.
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At least 29 people have died in India after consuming toxic liquor while dozens have been hospitalised, according to local media reports.
The incident took place in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Rebecca Bundhun reports.
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Japan’s main opposition party is filing a no-confidence motion against Cabinet.
The move follows criticisms of government measures to reform party funding as ‘inadequate’.
Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo.
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