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Bangladesh Hasina's son wants role for her party in reforms, election
The BNP said it would like elections held at the earliest opportunity
 "Bangladesh Hasina's son wants role for her party in reforms, election")
Advocacy group accuses Mozilla of tracking user behaviour without consent
Open-source Firefox was once a top browser choice among users due to its privacy features but now lags market leader Google
 "Advocacy group accuses Mozilla of tracking user behaviour without consent")
US woman dies in first use of Swiss suicide pod, several arrested
Swiss health minister stated that the Sarco suicide capsule fails to meet product safety standards and the use of nitrogen is not legally compliant in the country
 "US woman dies in first use of Swiss suicide pod, several arrested")
Japan's PM race: Old problems, new faces, and a 30-year debate on surnames
As candidates vie for the role of prime minister, the debate over surnames has become symbolic of Japan's appetite for reform or the desire to cling to the status quo
 "Japan's PM race: Old problems, new faces, and a 30-year debate on surnames")
Hezbollah says it launched rocket targeting Mossad base near Tel Aviv
Warning sirens also sounded in other areas of central Israel, including the city of Netanya
 "Hezbollah says it launched rocket targeting Mossad base near Tel Aviv")
US missile system will remain in Philippines despite China's alarm
Chinese diplomats have repeatedly conveyed their alarm to the Philippine government, warning that the deployment of the missile system could destabilise the region
 "US missile system will remain in Philippines despite China's alarm")
Congress moving swiftly to fund government, avert potential shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., billed the measure as doing only what's absolutely necessary", a statement directed at members of his own conference concerned about spending levels
 "Congress moving swiftly to fund government, avert potential shutdown")
Israeli airstrike kills top Hezbollah Commander Ibrahim Qubaisi in Beirut
The Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates as the Israeli Defence Forces conducts airstrike targeting a high-ranking Hezbollah commander, resulting in six deaths and 15 injuries
 "Israeli airstrike kills top Hezbollah Commander Ibrahim Qubaisi in Beirut")
Europe's racial disparities cannot be untied from historical wrongs
In Portugal, which trafficked nearly 6 million Africans, more than any other European nation, the impact of the empire on the economy reached a substantial level around 1800
 "Europe's racial disparities cannot be untied from historical wrongs")
Trump tells women 'I will be your protector' as GOP reaches out to voters
On Monday night, Trump cast himself as a protector of women, saying in battleground Pennsylvania that he will save them from fear and loneliness and they will no longer have to think about abortion
 "Trump tells women 'I will be your protector' as GOP reaches out to voters")
Zelenskyy's victory plan sets Ukraine's terms in war against Russia
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield, reportedly briefed on the plan, said it can work but many privately question how
 "Zelenskyy's victory plan sets Ukraine's terms in war against Russia")
Donald Trump pledges to take jobs and factories from allies, China
The high cost of living and jobs are the top issues for Americans according to opinion polls
 "Donald Trump pledges to take jobs and factories from allies, China")
Volkswagen starts key pay talks with unions in shadow of plant closures
Other German automakers are feeling the pain too, with Mercedes-Benz and BMW cutting their profit forecasts in recent weeks due to weak demand in China
 "Volkswagen starts key pay talks with unions in shadow of plant closures")
Mexico's most popular president retiring, here's what he will leave behind
Lopez Obrador himself has spent an inordinate amount of time talking about his own legacy and his place in history over his six-year term
 "Mexico's most popular president retiring, here's what he will leave behind")
China test-fires ICBM into Pacific Ocean; says achieved 'desired goals'
The launch tested weaponry performance and military training effectiveness and achieved desired goals, the ministry said in a statement
 "China test-fires ICBM into Pacific Ocean; says achieved 'desired goals'")
Israel landed heavy blows on Hezbollah, but victory could prove elusive
It has been a devastating week for Hezbollah and the people of Lebanon
 "Israel landed heavy blows on Hezbollah, but victory could prove elusive")
Developing nations seek help as leaders call for investment in clean energy
Giving his final major speech on climate change at a forum attended by clean energy business leaders, US President Joe Biden celebrated his $369 billion signature climate law
 "Developing nations seek help as leaders call for investment in clean energy")
IAEA chief shows willingness from Iran to re-engage on nuclear file
Iran has stepped up nuclear work since 2019, after then-US President Donald Trump abandoned an agreement reached under his predecessor Barack Obama
 "IAEA chief shows willingness from Iran to re-engage on nuclear file")
US elections: Here's what polls show about Walz, Vance before VP debate
As both running mates prepare to address a huge audience in next week's debate, Democrats are more positive about Walz and Vice President Harris than Republicans are about Vance and Trump
 "US elections: Here's what polls show about Walz, Vance before VP debate")
Thailand legalises same-sex marriage, allows couples to wed from January
The bill, which grants full legal, financial and medical rights for marriage partners of any gender, sailed through both the House of Representatives and the Senate in April and June respectively
 "Thailand legalises same-sex marriage, allows couples to wed from January")