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A powerful laser shines into a jet of gas, creating a bright plasma and generating ultraviolet light. The light leaves a visible white line as it interacts with leftover gas in the vacuum chamber. This process helps scientists precisely measure the energy needed to excite the thorium-229 nucleus, which is the core of a future nuclear clock. Photo: Chuankun Zhang/JILA

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From age 65 years, residency visas must be renewed annually, rather than every two years. Getty Images

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A Palestinian child surveys damage caused by an Israeli raid on the village of Kafr Dan, near the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. EPA

A child killed every two days in West Bank since start of war

Steve Ashby, right, was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer on August 1. Photo: Steve Ashby

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Record migrant numbers squeeze on to boats for deadly Channel crossings

Chart of the weekRecord migrant numbers squeeze on to Channel boats

People look at a crater left by Israeli air strikes on Tuesday in Al Mawasi, a southern coastal area designated a 'safe zone' for civilians by the Israeli military. AP

Al Mawasi attack felt like earthquake, says survivor

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From age 65 years, residency visas must be renewed annually, rather than every two years. Getty Images

'Can I continue to work in UAE after turning 60?'

Vice President Kamala Harris listens as Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks on Tuesday. AP

Who is Abdul, the Taliban 'leader' Trump referred to during the debate?

Wizz Air is launching low-cost flights from London Heathrow to Jeddah. Photo: EPA

Saudi Arabia tourism set for take off as more airlines get on board

A Palestinian child surveys damage caused by an Israeli raid on the village of Kafr Dan, near the occupied West Bank city of Jenin. EPA

A child killed every two days in West Bank since start of war

Steve Ashby, right, was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer on August 1. Photo: Steve Ashby

Prostate cancer: One man's mission to end the stigma in Dubai

Record migrant numbers squeeze on to boats for deadly Channel crossings

Chart of the weekRecord migrant numbers squeeze on to Channel boats

People look at a crater left by Israeli air strikes on Tuesday in Al Mawasi, a southern coastal area designated a 'safe zone' for civilians by the Israeli military. AP

Al Mawasi attack felt like earthquake, says survivor

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