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Armed conflicts and attacks
Federal troops capture Beled Hawo, Somalia, from forces loyal to Jubaland. (Garowe Online)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
At least 71 Palestinians are killed and dozens more are wounded while seeking humanitarian aid in Gaza. (Al Jazeera)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
M23 rebels expel Wazalendo militia Decisive Movement for the Liberation of Congo from Kamakombe, Kabare Territory, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (Radio Okapi)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Five South Sudanese soldiers, one Ugandan soldier, and one civilian are killed in a shooting at two villages in Yumbe District, Uganda, in a retaliatory strike against the South Sudan People's Defence Forces after the killing of a Uganda People's Defence Force soldier during border clashes on Monday. Both countries have agreed to an immediate ceasefire. (AP) (Daily Monitor)
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Disasters and accidents
At least nine people are killed and two others are critically injured in an explosion at a fireworks workshop in Ban Pho Tha Sai, Suphan Buri province, Thailand. (AP) (Bangkok Post)
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International relations
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney announces that Canada will recognise Palestine as an independent country in September, conditional on the Palestinian Authority committing to certain reforms. (CBC)
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Science and technology
The government of Australia announces the inclusion of video-sharing site YouTube in its social media ban for teenagers starting in December, following a survey on harmful content being reported on the site. (BBC News) (Reuters)