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Global disputes centre of tense G7 summit

The G7 summit coincides with the escalating US-China trade war, and disagreement over approaches to everything from trade to North Korea and Iran and climate.

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Andrew denies knowledge of Epstein crimes

Prince Andrew has denied having knowledge of any illegal behaviour by Jeffrey Epstein, who was awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges in the US when he died.

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Johnson, Tusk spar over who’s ‘Mr No Deal’

British PM Boris Johnson and European Council president Donald Tusk have pointed fingers over who will be to blame if there is a failure to reach a Brexit deal.

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Johnson, Tusk spar over who’s ‘Mr No Deal’

British PM Boris Johnson and European Council president Donald Tusk have pointed fingers over who will be to blame if there is a failure to reach a Brexit deal.

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Protesters demand action from G7 leaders

As leaders of the G7 countries gather in France, protesters are demanding action on climate change, the Amazon fires and a range of issues.

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North Korea fires two ‘ballistic missiles’

South Korean military says that North Korea has fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast.

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Tear gas fired at Hong Kong protesters

Hong Kong protesters have filled the streets, with police firing tear gas as Molotov cocktails were hurled, but an attempt to disrupt transport fizzled.

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Epstein’s suicide watch removal ‘approved’

the US Justice Department says a psychologist approved financier Jeffrey Epstein’s removal from suicide watch before his death.

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Brazil to send army to fight Amazon fires

Brazilian military forces will deploy to border areas, indigenous territories and other affected regions in the Amazon to assist in battling the massive fires.

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Trump escalates attack on US Fed chief

US President Donald Trump has escalated his attack on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, who has frustrated his calls for more interest rate cuts.

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China warns US on ‘wrong’ trade actions

China has warned the United States on its additional tariffs on more Chinese goods says there will be consequences.

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Trump challenges ban on Twitter blocking

US President Donald Trump will challenge a US court ruling barring him from blocking users on Twitter.

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US billionaire donor David Koch dies

Billionaire industrialist David Koch, a major financier of conservative causes and political candidates, has died at the age of 79.

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23 Aug 2019

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Army may fight Amazon fires: Bolsonaro

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro says sending in the army is among the options for fighting fires in the Amazon rainforest amid international condemnation.

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23 Aug 2019

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Israel hit Iraq arms depot: US officials

US officials have confirmed Israel was responsible for the bombing of a weapons depot in Iraq as Benjamin Netanyahu hints his country was behind recent strikes.

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23 Aug 2019

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Russia frees Kremlin critic Navalny

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny has predicted protests will grow after the opposition politician walked free after 30 days in prison for encouraging a protest.

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23 Aug 2019

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Rohingya refugees shun Myanmar return

Nearly 300 refugee Rohingya Muslim families have refused to go back to Myanmar, almost a year after a similar effort failed amid protests.

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22 Aug 2019

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Sanders proposes US ‘Green New Deal’

US presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders has unveiled a climate change strategy to help the US generate all its electricity from renewable energy by 2030.

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22 Aug 2019