Iran targets military bases as US launches wave of strikes
Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks
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Protests in Ukraine's cities against Zelensky's removal of defence minister
Ukraine's president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov's dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military
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Fraud crackdown on Ghana ID cards makes digital checks compulsory - photocopies banned
Companies are now required to verify a person's identity electronically to curb theft and forgery
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'Moment of joy' as Uganda discharges last Ebola patient
Most of the recent cases were among travellers from the Democratic Republic of Congo
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Eleven people die in fire at Algerian children's care home
Along with the fatalities, 19 people suffered injuries, the authorities say
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World Cup's 'Chief Watchers' savour tournament's dream job
World Cup's 'Chief Watchers' savour tournament's dream job Reuters
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In a Patagonia town with an 85-foot Messi statue, Argentines celebrate reaching World Cup final
In a Patagonia town with an 85-foot Messi statue, Argentines celebrate reaching World Cup final Reuters
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New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest
Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed
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Families of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster
A large section of the giant Morandi motorway bridge crumbled and collapsed on to the railway tracks below
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Argentina face action over Falklands banner
Argentina face the prospect of disciplinary action from Fifa after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with a banner in support of their country's claims to the Falkland Islands
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No goals but Messi the team man comes through to help Argentina to another final
No goals but Messi the team man comes through to help Argentina to another final Reuters
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Argentine players brandish political Falklands flag after England match
Argentine players brandish political Falklands flag after England match Reuters
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England tried to hold on but it wasn't enough, says Kane
England tried to hold on but it wasn't enough, says Kane Reuters
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Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain
Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain Reuters
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Atlanta police prepare for Argentina-England World Cup semi-final
Atlanta police prepare for Argentina-England World Cup semi-final Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE: Former DP World boss Bin Sulayem takes charge of Malaysia MMC Port, memo shows
EXCLUSIVE: Former DP World boss Bin Sulayem takes charge of Malaysia MMC Port, memo shows Reuters
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