US accuses Russia over 'chemical weapons cover up'
The United States yesterday accused Russia of helping Syria conceal the use of banned toxic munitions in the civil war by undermining the work of the global chemical weapons agency trying to identify those responsible.

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Police stand by decision not to probe Epstein abuse allegations
London's Metropolitan Police has said it stands by its decision not to investigate claims by Prince Andrew's accuser Virginia Giuffre that she was sex trafficked to London by Jeffrey Epstein.

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€10m diamond among haul stolen in heist
A diamond worth more than €10m is among the treasures stolen from a Dresden museum.

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Iraqi troops shoot 27 dead as violent protests spread
SECURITY forces in Iraq shot dead 27 anti- government protesters in a 24-hour period amid spiralling violence in the capital and the country's south, as Iran condemned the burning of one of its consulates.

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China hits out at new US law backing Hong Kong protests
China warned the United States yesterday that it would take "firm counter measures" in response to US legislation backing anti-government protesters in Hong Kong, and said attempts to interfere in the Chinese-ruled city were doomed to fail.

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Speculation: Hungary out of 'too gay' Eurovision
Hungary has pulled out of the Eurovision song contest amid speculation the competition is "too gay" for the country's far-right government.

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