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Iran says it is 'fully prepared' to counter widened US economic sanctions
The US calls its latest sanctions on Iran an "economic D-Day", but Tehran says it has a plan to address them.
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Zambia elections: Courts sealed as election petition deadline looms
Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.
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'Scared to death': Thousands evacuate Nevada homes as wildfire spreads
Tens of thousands of people in the US state have been warned to evacuate as the wildfire spreads in the outskirts of Ren…
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'Half my business will be gone' - firms in Canada and US fear trade war
Business owners in both countries are navigating uncertainty and worry as the tit-for-tat import taxes ratchet up.
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US firefighters say major blaze near Reno about a quarter contained
But officials fear that winds could fan the flames for two more days, as many locals remain under evacuation orders.
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Norway's King Harald V's health has worsened, palace says
Norway's King Harald remains in hospital receiving antibiotics for a bloodstream bacterial infection.
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China probes use of formaldehyde to keep cabbages fresh
Using the carcinogen to preserve food is prohibited in China, the world's largest producer of cabbages.
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Divorce, smartphones and control - BBC sees how Taliban run Afghanistan
Five years after the Taliban’s return, the BBC follows senior figures as the group reshapes the country.
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What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC?
US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sun…
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Ex-cricket captains call on Pakistan to ensure 'proper medical care' for Imran Khan
The former skippers say it is "basic decency" for Pakistan to comply with a court-ordered medical assessment.
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Why nearly 3 million Teslas are being recalled in China
Other brands affected by the recall include Chinese carmakers XPeng, Xiaomi and Geely.
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Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut
The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.
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