The head of the Wagner mercenary group, which in June attempted to topple Russia’s military leadership, has been confirmed dead
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Biden ‘not surprised’ by Prigozhin’s possible death
Biden said he was “not surprised” at news that Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner mercenary group, may have died
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Some Canadian wildfire evacuees return home as cooler weather brings relief
Cooler weather has brought relief in the gruelling fight against wildfires in western Canada, allowing some evacuees to return home
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EU users to have more power over Facebook, Instagram content
Under a landmark EU law, digital giants will be forced to more aggressively police content online to protect users
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50 years on, the enduring myth of Stockholm Syndrome
The birth of Stockholm Syndrome: unraveling the complex bonds between captives and captors
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Russians who fled mobilization cautiously return home
Hundreds of thousands of Russians fled to avoid being sent to the front lines. Now, many have returned, despite the threat of a new draft
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Japanese turn to wearable tech to beat the heat
Jackets with built-in fans, neck coolers and parasols for men: Japanese firms are creating products to help people handle the summer heat
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Why blasphemy remains a sensitive issue in Pakistan
Blasphemy is an incendiary charge in Muslim-majority Pakistan, where unproven allegations of insulting Islam can provoke death
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China’s property sector crisis fuels fears of contagion
If troubled Chinese property giant defaults on its bond payments next month, it could have disastrous consequences for China’s economy
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WHO holds first traditional medicine summit
In its first traditional medicine summit, the WHO said it is working to build evidence and data to inform uses of traditional medicines