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Japan begins trial sales of prescription-free morning-after pills

Japan has begun trial sales of morning-after pills without a prescription. Under…

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Finland to close entire Russian border after migrant surge

Finland is closing all crossings on the Russian border after accusing Moscow…

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Toxic gas putting millions at risk in Middle East

Toxic pollutants released during gas flaring are endangering millions more people than…

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Ukraine spy chief’s wife ill in suspected poisoning

The wife of Ukraine's spy chief, Lt Gen Kyrylo Budanov, is being…

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French serial killer’s ex-wife tried for UK student murder

The ex-wife of one of France's most notorious serial killers has gone…

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French pledge to tackle ultra-right after teen killing sparks protests

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says he is going to propose a…

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Sudden lift plunge at South African mine kills 11

An accident at a platinum mine in South Africa has killed 11…

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Niger coup leaders repeal law against migrant smuggling

Coup leaders in Niger have overturned an eight-year-old law criminalising migrant smuggling…

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Uganda plans $150m China loan to improve its internet

Uganda's finance ministry has announced plans to borrow a $150m (£118m) loan…

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Six French teenagers on trial over teacher’s murder

Six teenagers have gone on trial in Paris for their alleged roles…

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