What next for Brazil after Bolsonaro's conviction?

Bolsonaro, who has been under house arrest since August, could also ask to serve his sentence at home for health reasons.

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Beatrice Chebet wins 10,000m gold in Tokyo

Double Olympic champion Beatrice Chebet storms to victory in the 10,000m final, clinching Kenya’s first gold at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

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Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine

Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Friday to support Ukrainian soldiers wounded in the war with Russia.

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Kipyegon eyes fourth title as Tokyo Worlds begin

Kipyegon is fancied to win a fourth world 1,500m title and draw level with Moroccan legend Hicham El Guerrouj.

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Investigators plead for public's help in Charlie Kirk killing

Hundreds of agents from across 20 law enforcement agencies are combing for clues to the identity of the culprit

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Brazil's ex-president given 27-year jail term for coup plotting

Judges voted to convict Bolsonaro of plotting to overthrow Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva following his October 2022 election defeat by the left-winger.

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Legal woes of Brazilian presidents past and present

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting a coup after his 2022 election loss, seven co-accused, including ex-ministers and army chiefs also convicted.

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Nepal seeks new leader as army reclaims streets after protest violence

The army has imposed a curfew in the Himalayan nation of 30 million people, with soldiers patrolling the largely quiet streets after the worst violence in two decades.

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Trump says Charlie Kirk shooting suspect in custody

Suspect in shooting of US political activist and influencer Charlie Kirk taken into custody after manhunt, President Trump says.

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Nepal ex-chief justice Karki becomes next PM after protests

Nepal ex-chief justice Karki becomes next PM after protests

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French lawmakers urge social media ban for under-15s

Concerns raised over the platform have included content encouraging suicide, self harm or an unhealthy body image as well as its potential use for foreign political interference.

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Qatar says funeral to be held Thursday for people killed in Israeli strike

Qatar said it would hold funerals on Thursday in the capital Doha for those killed in an Israeli strike that targeted Hamas figures in the Gulf country earlier this week.

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Nepal president says seeking solution to crisis 'as soon as possible'

Nepal's president said Thursday he was seeking an end to the crisis that has engulfed the Himalayan nation.

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German police suspect 'religious' motive in teacher stabbing

A 45-year-old female teacher suffered serious wounds when she was stabbed at the college on Friday.

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What we know about the killing of Charlie Kirk

US political activist and President Trump ally, Charlie Kirk shot dead at an event in Utah, one suspect in custody, authorities say.

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Mandelson sacked as UK ambassador to US

UK leader Keir Starmer sacked his ambassador in Washington, Peter Mandelson, on Thursday following fresh revelations about the diplomat's friendship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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'Threat to democracy': World reacts to killing of Trump ally Kirk

Kirk, a powerful voice in conservative politics at just 31 years old, was shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Utah.

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Dozens of news organisations urge US not to slash journalist visas

President Donald Trump's plan would "reduce the quantity and quality of coverage coming from the US

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Riek Machar charged with murder, crimes against humanity

South Sudan VP Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity over an attack on a military base that killed more than 250 soldiers.

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Veteran dissident, journalist among 52 prisoners released by Belarus

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's government has freed 52 political prisoners, including a veteran opposition figure

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FBI gives update on Charlie Kirk killer

Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck while speaking to the crowd and collapsed in his chair.

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Trump, other officials mourn Charlie Kirk amid September 11 tributes

New York marked a citywide moment of silence at the time that hijacked Flight 11 struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

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Thai ex-PM Thaksin begins first day in prison

Thailand's influential ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra began his first full day in prison Wednesday after a court ruled that he had improperly served a previous jail term in hospital.

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US says will pursue maximum penalty for Iryna Zarutska murder

Iryna Zarutska was repeatedly stabbed from behind by 34-year-old DeCarlos Brown Jr. last month while riding a light rail train in the southern city of Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Australia approves chlamydia vaccine for koalas

Australian regulators have approved a chlamydia vaccine for koalas as they seek to stamp out an STD responsible for about half of all deaths of the fluffy marsupial in the wild.

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Israel vows to strike foes anywhere after Qatar attack

Israel has warned its enemies that they are not safe anywhere, a day after strikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar -- a US ally -- drew a rare rebuke from President Donald Trump.

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Kony defence urges ICC judges to halt case

Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony’s lawyer urged ICC judges to halt proceedings, saying his fugitive client cannot contest evidence in absentia during the confirmation of charges hearing.

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'Blood Parliament': Police allegedly installed spyware on filmmakers' devices

The men were released a day later without charge, but their devices -- including their phones, hard drives and laptops -- were kept by police until July 10.

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Trump issues rare rebuke to Netanyahu over Qatar strikes

US President Trump gave Benjamin Netanyahu a rare slap on the wrist Tuesday over Israel's strikes against Hamas in Qatar, as he insisted he played no role in the attack.

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Poland says 'hostile objects' downed in its airspace during Russian attack on Ukraine

Poland said Wednesday it had scrambled aircraft alongside allies to shoot down "hostile objects" violating its airspace during a Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine.

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Nepal army bids to restore order after deadly protests oust PM

Nepali soldiers patrolled the streets of Kathmandu on Wednesday, seeking to restore order after protesters set parliament ablaze and forced the prime minister to quit.

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Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska's murder fuels political debate on crime

Iryna Zarutska, 23, was sitting quietly on a train in Charlotte, North Carolina on August 22 when she was attacked with no warning by a man sitting behind her, security video shows.

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The factors behind violent unrest in Nepal

Dissatisfaction has grown at political instability, corruption, and slow economic development in the Himalayan nation of 30 million people.

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Quiet Tebogo's legs to 'do the talking' at Tokyo Worlds

Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo said he would let his “legs do the talking” in his battle with brash American Noah Lyles at the World Championships in Tokyo.

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Hong Kong legislature rejects same-sex partnerships bill

Hong Kong lawmakers rejected on Wednesday a bill that would have granted limited rights to same-sex couples.

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New French PM vows 'profound break' with past to exit crisis

Lecornu is the seventh prime minister since Macron took office in 2017 -- and the third within the space of the year.

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DR Congo call for UN to recognise 'genocide' is 'stupid': Rwanda

Rwanda dismisses as "stupid" a campaign by the Democratic Republic of Congo for the United Nations to recognise a "genocide" against its people in the country's east.

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What we know about Israel's attack on Hamas in Qatar

In a stunning development, Israel launched a surprise air raid targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, killing six people including the son of the group's lead negotiator in ceasefire talks.

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Ellison closes in: Oracle's AI boom puts Elon Musk's richest title at risk

Ellison and Musk are close friends, with the Oracle boss often coming to Musk's aid during challenging periods in the Tesla tycoon's career.

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French government ousted in parliament confidence vote

France's parliament ousts government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, leaving President Macron to find successor and plungiong the country into political crisis.

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