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Jul 2024
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Wednesday 31st July 2024. World News. To...

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World news in 7 minutes. Wednesday 31st July 2024.

Today: Venezuela election protests. US Supreme Court reform. India Kerala landslides. Israel abuse charges. Lebanon strike. Mali junta admission. Ethiopia grant. Serbia protests. France river problems. Italy robot dog cleaners.

With Stephen Devincenzi

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