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The rise of anti-LGBTQ+ laws across AfricaThe Explainer Experts say harsher legislation is driven by political scapegoating and anti-Western backlash, and fuelled by US conservative groups
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Duane Davis and his disavowed memoir about Tupac Shakur’s murderThe Explainer Rapper’s murder trial begins with defendant who’s also the prosecution’s star witness
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Daniel Kinahan: the alleged crime boss behind bars in IrelandThe Explainer Kinahan is said to have fled to Spain and then Dubai after an attempt on his life at the Regency Hotel in Dublin ten years ago
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Gene-edited dogs may prevent pet allergiesThe Explainer A pair of extra hypoallergenic dogs was created using CRISPR
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Talking Points
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John Galliano’s controversial Met retrospectiveTalking Point Fashion designer was previously ostracised after making racist comments
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Trump’s nuclear deal: a disaster for the Middle East?Talking Point Washington’s stipulations seem to have put the agreement in jeopardy, creating additional tensions in the region
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Can Nigel reverse the Farage slump?Talking Point Reform UK leader stands at a crossroads, and his choices will determine the party’s future – and his own
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Under the Radar
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Malta’s moment in the cinema spotlightUnder the Radar Generous tax rebate lures international productions, but critics say boom aggravates locals and neglects domestic filmmakers
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The total solar eclipse could reveal more about the sunUnder the radar There’s a lot to learn
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Africa’s blueberry boomUnder the Radar The continent is capitalising on a demand for fresh produce, using new techniques and forging new commercial partnerships
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Speed Reads
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Trump sued over paid access to Truth Social postsSpeed Read The offering would allow early access to Trump’s posts for $100,000 per month
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Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt to step downSpeed Read Leavitt returned to the job last month from maternity leave
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ICE to spend up to $20M on shock gloves for agentsSpeed Read The gloves have most often been used in jails
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Judge blocks Trump’s USPS mail-in voting limitsSpeed Read Trump “has no authority to regulate elections,” the judge ruled
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