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Biden and Trudeau discuss migration and protecting democracy

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The wooden mosque is built in a simple square structure. Willy Lowry / The National
The remarkable story of America's oldest mosque
Many valuable historic structures have fallen victim to war, neglect or natural disasters. Clockwise from top left: Palmyra, Syria; the Sirvani Mosque in earthquake-hit Turkey; the Bamiyan Buddhas destroyed by the Taliban in 2001; and Gaziantep Castle, southern Turkey, also damaged in February's catastrophe. Getty/Nick Donaldson
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Biden approval dips near lowest point, poll shows
President Joe Biden's approval rating has dipped slightly to 38%, nearing the 36% low point recorded in July 2022.

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More than 3,600 incidents against Jewish people were recorded in the US last year, more than any year since tracking began in 1979.

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Emergency workers in the rubble of a civilian building after an air strike in Rzhyshchiv, Ukraine. Reuters
Ukraine fighting hits almost 1,000 schools and medical clinics

Europe

UK must 'avoid talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine'

UK

EU plans meeting on returning children taken by Russia

Europe

Putin and Xi agree to deepen economic and energy ties

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Russia may be losing momentum in Bakhmut, says UK intelligence

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BUSINESS
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Oil prices fall amid growing demand concerns

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Terra co-founder Do Kwon arrested in Montenegro

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Fear-induced demand is driving up gold prices, Goldman Sachs says

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Dar Al Arkan’s global unit plans to launch $2.5bn worth of projects
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Dar Global is teaming up with the Trump Organisation to develop a resort that will feature villas, a hotel and a golf course in Muscat. Photo: Dar Al Arkan
Khanki Primary School slipped beneath Mosul Dam Lake nearly 40 years ago. Now, a drop in water levels means the school and other village features are visible again. Ismael Adnan for The National
Iraq's prolonged drought reveals historic sites flooded by Mosul dam

MENA

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire in action against Real Betis. AFP
Harry Maguire exclusive: Man United in the Europa League to win it

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Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati is being investigated by prosecutors in Monaco over allegations of money laundering. AFP
Monaco says its money laundering investigation of Najib Mikati will go on

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Childhood brain tumour cells journey into space
Scientists will send live cancer cells to ISS in effort to find more effective treatments

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Cancer cells will be heading to space so scientists can understand more about an incurable childhood tumour. PA
US fertility scientists have created a technique whereby sperm can be chosen that boosts the odds of conceiving specifically a boy or girl. Photo: UEMedical
IVF process that helps parents choose sex of baby sparks ethical fears

UK

Tea is a natural source of L-Theanine that has direct effect on the brain and helps to activate pathways that lower stress and create calm and relaxation, a study has found
Two cups of tea a day 'improves sleep and stress management'

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Health officials warned last year that there had been 'some transmission' of the virus in London.
London children offered polio vaccine catch-up

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