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Ukraine hit by Russian strike hours before children return to school

Huge waves crash onto pier as storm lashes Australia's southeast

China says protecting 'sovereignty' after Philippine ship rammed

Far-right AfD party secures landmark win in German regional vote

Brad Pitt joined by girlfriend Ines de Ramon on the Venice red carpet

Funeral held for Israeli hostage as general strike called

George and Amal Clooney hit the red carpet in Venice

How China's bubble tea craze is being transformed by penny-pinching youth

Emergency department at Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital reopens

Relatives gather to mourn victims of enforced disappearances in Colombia

Poland's president marks 85th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II

Pope Francis expresses solidarity with Ukrainians amid attacks on energy infrastructures

Nationwide blackout plunges Venezuela into darkness

Israeli military identifies six hostages after bodies found in Gaza

Israeli forces on scene where three police officers killed in West Bank

Israeli protesters demand hostage deal, rally against Netanyahu

Jude Law walks the red carpet as 'The Order' premieres in Venice

Floods add to war-torn Sudan's woes

Mining continues in protected Ecuador oasis despite ban

Malaysia celebrates its 67th Independence Day

Australian sauna helps save frogs from flesh-eating fungus

Lagos turns to waterways to ease commuter chaos on roads

At least 24 dead in Yemen floods as search goes on

Syria's historic war-damaged souks open after renovations

Israel's military operation in West Bank continues into third day

Venice so far: Kidman, Blanchett and Jolie grace the film festival

Can Harris win back Michigan's crucial Muslim vote?

US swing states: What matters most to battleground voters?

Greek city grapples with flood of dead fish

Court rules S. Korea climate goals 'unconstitutional'