What do countries call themselves? The stories behind their original names
Around half of the world's countries have native or local names that differ from their English versions.
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China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands
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The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.
Bathing once every 10 days: The reality of northern Gaza’s water crisis
Gaza families face a dire water crisis after the ceasefire and struggle to survive in the destroyed north.
US deports 177 Venezuelan migrants from Guantanamo Bay
President Maduro said the handover was a 'direct request' from his government to the US.
Hundreds of Chinese airlifted home after crackdown on Myanmar scam centres
Thailand is facilitating the transfer of thousands of people rescued from scam centres on the border of Myanmar.
Bus explosions near Israel’s Tel Aviv: What happened, what we know so far
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Investigation is under way as Israel ramps up raids in the West Bank following the blasts that caused no casualties.
Dubois replaced by Bakole for Parker heavyweight fight in Saudi Arabia
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Heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois withdraws from boxing bout with Joshua Parker in Saudi Arabia due to illness.
Lebanon to hold funeral of slain Hezbollah leader Nasrallah on Sunday
Tens of thousands of people expected to attend rites at huge sports stadium on the outskirts of capital, Beirut.
FACT CHECK: US Department of Government Efficiency
Al Jazeera’s @khalidmajzoubofficial examines claims made by and about the US Department of Government Efficiency
Israel says Hamas returned unknown body, not that of captive Shiri Bibas
Israel accused Hamas of a “violation of utmost severity” after tests revealed Shiri Bibas' remains were not returned.
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