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7.1 million internally displaced in Ukraine: UN

7.1 million internally displaced in Ukraine: UN

More than 7.1 million are estimated to have been internally displaced by Russia's war in Ukraine, having fled their homes but remained in the country, the United Nations said Tuesday.

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'Drive My Car' director ready for Hollywood 'challenge'

'Drive My Car' director ready for Hollywood 'challenge'

Japanese director Ryusuke Hamaguchi, whose "Drive My Car" won this year's best international film Oscar, said Tuesday he is ready to "take on the challenge" of a Hollywood blockbuster.

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Germany closes Russian darknet marketplace Hydra

Germany closes Russian darknet marketplace Hydra

German police said Tuesday they have taken down Russian-language illegal darknet marketplace Hydra, the largest such network in the world, and seized bitcoins worth 23 million euros ($25 million).

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Pakistan court adjourns again on PM Khan no-confidence saga

Pakistan court adjourns again on PM Khan no-confidence saga

Pakistan's supreme court adjourned Tuesday without ruling on the legality of political manoeuvres that led Prime Minister Imran Khan to dissolve the national assembly and call fresh elections.

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Zelensky urges tougher Western response to Russian 'war crimes'

Zelensky urges tougher Western response to Russian 'war crimes'

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will press the UN Security Council on Tuesday for tougher sanctions aimed at forcing Russia to abandon its war against his country, as outrage grows against Moscow over the alleged slaughter of civilians.

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Climate scorecard: good news and bad news

Climate scorecard: good news and bad news

The task is clear -- stop burning fossil fuels, radically reduce energy demand and slash all planet-warming emissions in order to keep the planet cool enough so humans, animals and plants can survive and thrive.

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Ukraine war brings bitter harvest to Moldovan orchards

Ukraine war brings bitter harvest to Moldovan orchards

A warehouse in Moldova is piled high with crates of red apples but for an industry reeling from war in neighbouring Ukraine, the sight is far from appetising.

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Hit by sanctions, Lada factory town braces for tough times

Hit by sanctions, Lada factory town braces for tough times

For generations the Russian city of Tolyatti has been synonymous with leading car manufacturer Avtovaz, maker of one of the country's best-known brands, the Lada automobile.

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The suffering of those who cannot feel pain

The suffering of those who cannot feel pain

Patrice Abela first knew something was wrong when his eldest daughter was learning to walk and her feet left trails of blood behind her, yet she showed no sign of distress.

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Bucha witness saw soldiers fire on man 'going to supermarket'

Bucha witness saw soldiers fire on man 'going to supermarket'

In Bucha, resident Olena told AFP she saw Russian soldiers shoot a man in cold blood as units of "brutal" older troops sowed fear in the town near Kyiv.

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