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Manchester theatre suspends Dolly Parton musical over homophobic abuse
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UN suspends its humanitarian work in Houthi rebels' stronghold in Yemen after more staff abductions
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Second Labour MP suspended from party over WhatsApp messages
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Ceasefire needs to hold or Gaza will face famine again: U.N.
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3 more Israeli hostages released by Hamas as ceasefire continues to hold
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All USAID humanitarian work has effectively stopped, officials say
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