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Southern Philippines hit by 7.8-magnitude earthquake
Offshore quake rocks Mindanao, killing at least 35 and injuring more than 200.
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NATO jets shoot down drone over Latvia, extending Ukraine spillover fears
The drone entered Latvian airspace due to 'Russian electronic warfare', the military says.
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US imposes restrictions on 100 Nicaraguan officials after activist’s death
The death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera has prompted calls from UN experts for an independent investigation.
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Moment Israeli helicopter fires missile on Gaza City target
Footage shows the moment an Israeli helicopter launched a missile at an unknown target in the Gaza City neighbourhood.
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WHO chief lauds Uganda’s response to Ebola outbreak
Tedros said the country had responded promptly and capably, but called for it to reopen the border with DR Congo.
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Airline profits plummet as US fuel costs nearly double
IATA forecasts $350bn airline fuel bill for 2026, with profits dipping to their weakest margin since the COVID-19 years.
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UN watchdog, Western nations call on Iran to restart nuclear cooperation
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi urges Tehran to re-engage. US and E3 demand information on whereabouts of uranium.
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FIFA World Cup: the politics and profits of the beautiful game
The World Cup has yet to start, but politics, war, and controversy are already competing with football.
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Israel and Iran step back from escalation
Israel and Iran have paused their latest exchange of strikes following U.S. pressure to de-escalate, but both sides warn they will retaliate if hostilities resume.
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TikTok is driving American expats to Southeast Asia
More Americans are rethinking where they want to live. Some are heading to Southeast Asia, drawn in part by what they're seeing on TikTok and YouTube. But those videos don't tell the whole story.
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Ebola cases rise in Congo, as government revives travel restrictions
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented pace, Africa CDC warns.
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Nuclear risks rise as powers expand and modernise arsenals: SIPRI study
Nuclear states walking away from disarmament commitments amid heightened escalation dangers, leading institute warns.
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US judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 H1-B visa fee
In a ruling on Monday, a federal judge said the fee was a tax that Trump did not have the authority to impose.
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Race tied between left- and right-wing rivals in Peru’s presidential vote
The split illustrates deep political polarisation in the South American country.
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Three rescued, one killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine block
Three rescued, one killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine block.