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25 June 2021

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News imageDuminda Silva

Anger at Sri Lanka's release of jailed politician

The UN condemns the decision to pardon Duminda Silva, convicted for the murder of a rival politician.

News imageFrancis Atwoli Road sign burning

Why a road sign has become a burning issue

How Kenya's union leader Francis Atwoli is dividing opinion after a street was named after him.

News imageA handout photo of the helicopter that was carrying the president when it was hit by gunfire

Colombian president's helicopter hit by gunfire

Iván Duque says his aircraft was fired on while he was flying near the border with Venezuela.

News imageMount Fuji

'Eyes of a machine': How to classify Planet Earth

Artificial intelligence algorithms are the only way to keep on top of the flood of satellite data.

News imageWomen waiting outside Mekelle hospial

The day a bomb hit a Tigray market

The Ethiopian government denies targeting civilians but many died when a missile hit a crowded marketplace.

News imageTweet button on keyboard

India Twitter official quits amid IT rules row

Tensions are growing between the government and Twitter over new digital media rules.

News imageA mother holds three of her children behind her, while a fourth approaches a threatening symbolic razor

Female genital mutilation was my 'reward'

Two mothers subjected to FGM tell how they will not let their daughters suffer the same.

News imageFred Cobbett and his wife Monica

Striking news pictures from around the world

A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week.

News imageThe i and the daily express front pages 26 June 2021

Hancock hangs on - but will it be 'Barnard Castle moment?'

Saturday's papers are dominated by the pictures and fallout of the health secretary kissing an aide.

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