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Magazine briefs, analysis, and context from the World desk.
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Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble after Russian strikes kill 18 people stands out less as an isolated incident than as a marker of pressure building in the wider international picture. An eight-year-old boy and a woman killed in a strike on an apartment block are among the dead, officials say.
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Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts stands out less as an isolated incident than as a marker of pressure building in the wider international picture. Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.
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Maga influencer admits London Tube station assault stands out less as an isolated incident than as a marker of pressure building in the wider international picture. Melissa Rein Lively accepted a caution, while an assault by beating charge against her was withdrawn.
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UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino stands out less as an isolated incident than as a marker of pressure building in the wider international picture. UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Nino Reuters
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Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan stands out less as an isolated incident than as a marker of pressure building in the wider international picture. The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.
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Sabrina Carpenter gets restraining order against man who showed up at her home stands out less as an isolated incident than as a marker of pressure building in the wider international picture. The singer reported a series of "deeply alarming" incidents at her house to Los Angeles police.
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China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps stands out less as an isolated incident than as a marker of pressure building in the wider international picture. The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.
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Clashes continue in Lebanon despite Israel and Hezbollah accepting US partial ceasefire plan stands out less as an isolated incident than as a marker of pressure building in the wider international picture. A cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah is seen as crucial to the peace process with Iran.
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Denmark's Mette Frederiksen to form government after months of negotiations stands out less as an isolated incident than as a marker of pressure building in the wider international picture. The leader of Denmark's Social Democratic Party is forming a centre-left coalition minority government, giving her a third term as prime minister.
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Toronto police seize $2.5 million worth of fake soccer gear ahead of World Cup stands out less as an isolated incident than as a marker of pressure building in the wider international picture. Toronto police seize $2.5 million worth of fake soccer gear ahead of World Cup Reuters
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Los Angeles sheriff says ICE enforcement not expected at World Cup matches stands out less as an isolated incident than as a marker of pressure building in the wider international picture. Los Angeles sheriff says ICE enforcement not expected at World Cup matches Reuters
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From Saudi Aramco to Alibaba: World's biggest IPOs stands out less as an isolated incident than as a marker of pressure building in the wider international picture. From Saudi Aramco to Alibaba: World's biggest IPOs Reuters
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FIFA strikes deal with Zee for World Cup India broadcast days before kick-off stands out less as an isolated incident than as a marker of pressure building in the wider international picture. FIFA strikes deal with Zee for World Cup India broadcast days before kick-off Reuters
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Japan rejects 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming stands out less as an isolated incident than as a marker of pressure building in the wider international picture. Japan rejects 'new militarism', accuses China of rapidly arming Reuters
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Law changes that will come into effect at the 2026 World Cup stands out less as an isolated incident than as a marker of pressure building in the wider international picture. Law changes that will come into effect at the 2026 World Cup Reuters
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Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA stands out less as an isolated incident than as a marker of pressure building in the wider international picture. Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA Reuters
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