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Top 10 world news: Kolkata rape-murder case updates; Macron denies political motive in Durov arrest, & more

Top 10 world news: Kolkata rape-murder case updates; Macron denies political motive in Durov arrest, & more

Top 10 world news

As days pass, calls for the resignation of Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of the East Indian state of West Bengal, over the rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have been growing.

In other news,French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (August 26) denied any "political" link to the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov.

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Kolkata rape: CM Mamata faces exit calls; TMC slams ‘patriarchal’ demand

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As days pass, calls for the resignation of Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of the East Indian state of West Bengal, over the rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital have been growing.

No 'political' motive behind Pavel Durov arrest, says French President Macron

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French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (August 26) denied any "political" link to the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov.

Is Trump dodging Sept 10 debate amid improving poll numbers for Harris?

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Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump suggested on Sunday (Aug 25) that he might skip a September 10 ABC News debate with Democratic presidential candidate and current United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris.

Balochistan militant attacks: Death toll over 60, CM's warning to terrorists

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The death toll due to militant attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan has climbed to over 60, the news agency Reuters reported on Monday (Aug 26) citing officials. Separatist militants attackedpolice stations, railway lines and highways in the province.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees tests of new 'suicide drones'

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North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un oversaw tests of new "suicide drones" that destroyedtargets, including a mock tank, the news agency Reuters reported on Monday (Aug 26) citing state media.

J&K elections: National Conference, Congress finalise seat-sharing formula | Check details

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The Congress and National Conference have finalised an agreement for seat-sharing for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir's assembly elections, senior leaders from both parties announced on Monday (August 26).

'Africa strategy': Denmark to open embassies in Senegal, Tunisia and Rwanda

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Denmark on Monday (August 26) announced plans to establish new embassies in Senegal, Tunisia, and Rwanda, as well as to enhance its diplomatic presence in other African nations.

Indian govt creates five new districts in Ladakh; this is what it means for UT

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The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced the creation of five new districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Home Minister of India, Amit Shah, took to social media and said to build a developed and prosperous Ladakh, the MHA has decided to create five new districts in the union territory.

'Off the field things...,' Bangar on Kohli stepping down as India Test skipper

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Former India assistant coach Sanjay Bangar has said that Virat Kohli could have continued to be the Test skipper for a bit longer. Kohli quit the captaincy in January 2022 as not only India's but one of the world's most successful skippers. He led India in 68 Tests and won 40 of them - the most by an Indian skipper and the fourth most overall.

Tarantino says Alec Baldwin partly responsible for Halyna Hutchins' death

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