Bangladesh courts China even as ties with India improve

Relations between Dhaka and Delhi, that turned frosty under the interim government, are on the mend.

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The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes

Fishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.

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Large crowds gather in Tehran on first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

Ali Khamenei's body will lie in state in Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday, before travelling across Iran and Iraq.

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Moment of destiny for France's Le Pen in verdict to decide her future in presidential race

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is appealing a verdict which found her guilty of misusing EU funds.

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Funeral of Iran's former supreme leader 'intensely political moment'

Authorities expect up to 20 million people to attend ceremonies across Iran and Iraq over the coming days.

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German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness

A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.

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What will guests wear to Taylor Swift's wedding of the century?

Romantic, fairytale vibes could dominate Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported wedding event in New York City on Friday.

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