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A memorial ends – but Bondi tragedy has left Australia reeling, again
The Bondi shooting, and a deadly stabbing attack just last year, have left scores physically scarred and traumatised.
Another 130 abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria
Nigerian authorities confirm the remaining students kidnapped from a Catholic school last month have been freed.
In rebel-held Myanmar, civilians face devastating air strikes and a sham election
The BBC goes to a rebel-held part of Myanmar, ahead of a government-mandated election starting this month.
US pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela, official says
The move comes days after President Donald Trump said that he was ordering a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
Israel approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank
Far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said the move was about blocking the establishment of a Palestinian state.
Why British Jews are experiencing their biggest change in 60 years
There have been shifts in how secure many British Jews feel – and how connected they feel to the rest of the community.
Comedian Bowen Yang announces Saturday Night Live exit
Yang, one of the most prominent cast members, also hosts a podcast and stars in the Wicked film series.
Rights groups condemn new record number of executions in Saudi Arabia
At least 347 people have now been put to death this year, according to the UK-based campaign group Reprieve.
Minute’s silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was booed as he arrived at the memorial event.