Platner's disastrous candidacy exposes rifts that could dampen Democrats' Senate hopes

Along with creating tumult in a must-win race for Democrats, Graham Platner's exit is laying bare division between the party's left wing and moderates.

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At least 28 killed in fire at shoe factory in China, state media reports

Footage shows huge flames rising from a building and thick, black smoke rising into the sky.

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Watch: Gaza football fans watch World Cup from rubble

Hundreds of people cheered for Egypt, which shares a border with Gaza, in the match against Argentina.

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Ex-Syrian intelligence chief found guilty of torture and sexual abuse by Austrian court

Two former Syrian officials went on trial in Vienna, Austria, accused of crimes against opponents of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad

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Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people

Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.

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Russian attack leaves gaping hole in Kyiv residential building

The BBC's Sarah Rainsford is at the scene of one of the blasts to hit Ukraine's capital overnight.

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Why Australian PM's Kylie comments caused controversy

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has apologised for remarks he made about popstar Kylie Minogue in a podcast interview last week.

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