One of Narendra Modi’s grand plans as Indian prime minister has been to build a giant Hindu temple at Ayodhya on the site of a demolished mosque.
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Narendra Modi looks set to win a third term in power. One of his strategies for success is to exploit the country’s religious differences.
Small independent businesses may pass on the cost of import checks to customers.
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Physical checks on plant and animal products arriving from the EU will attract fees of up to £145.
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Nuclear proliferation is gathering pace as global tensions rise.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu: ‘We will make our own decisions’ on responding to Iran’s attack.
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Iran has reached a stage in its weapons programme where it would be difficult for a single strike to do significant damage.
People not eligible for a free NHS COVID vaccine can now purchase one from a pharmacy or private healthcare provider.
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People are increasingly being asked to pay for services they could once access as part of the NHS for free.
Strong defender: a mural in Tel Aviv depicts US president Joe Biden as a superhero defending Israel.
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In recent weeks, as thousands died and the threat of famine settled over Gaza, the relationship Israel and its western allies had started to fracture. Iran’s attack appears likely to change that.
Community based environmental groups sued the South African government over coal pollution in 2021.
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Women need legal aid to sue companies and governments over climate change damage to their communities.
Volodymyr Zelensky autographs a Storm Shadow/SCALP missile.
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Helping Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression is not a violation of international law – but Russia might interpret it as escalation.
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History tells us that the White House and the Pentagon have been able to wield a degree of influence over Israel’s decision-making.
Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Nauru, Lionel Aingimea, toast after reestablishing diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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China is asserting itself in the South Pacific, prompting efforts from the US and its allies to contain its influence.
Armed and dangerous: fighters from Iran’s Quds Force at a funeral for comrades killed in the February 2 US airstrikes in Iraq.
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Iran funds a large network of armed groups across the Middle East as part of its ambition to replace the US as regional power.
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Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea have disrupted trade between Asia and Europe – could ships cross the Arctic instead?
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You might think someone is guilty because of unconscious opinions you hold regarding certain traits.
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New technique could drastically improve the recyclability of rubber tyres.
Millions of people across the globe have been affected.
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Drugs for menopause, ADHD and type 2 diabetes were all in short supply this year.
The Suez Canal is a busy shipping lane but companies are diverting ships to other routes following attacks on vessels.
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An Iran-aligned group has attacked ships in the Red Sea that it believes are heading to Israel, causing several companies to pause or divert shipments.
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Five reasons to avoid glitter, even on Christmas cards or baubles.
Many elite athletes still find it difficult to speak out about their mental health.
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Owen Farrell is part of a growing number of athletes speaking out about their wellbeing.
O líder do Hamas, Yahya SInwar, em um comício do Hamas marcando o Dia de Al-Quds.
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O Hamas governa Gaza com repressão e violência e as pesquisas mostram que ele não tem o apoio dos palestinos comuns.
Hams leader Yahya SInwar at a Hamas rally marking Al-Quds Day.
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Hamas rules Gaza with repression and violence and polls show that it does not have the support of ordinary Palestinians.