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WorldZimbabwe ferry tragedy: Death toll rises to 72
Authorities say the ferry was carrying as many as 153 passengers despite having a capacity of 90.
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WorldKorean liberation day: North Korea's Kim and Russia's Putin reaffirm ties
North Korea's relationship with Russia has grown closer since the reclusive state began deploying troops and weapons to support Russia's war against Ukraine.
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WorldDemocrats pick South Carolina as first state for 2028 US primaries
The first state to vote in a presidential nominating contest often helps to shape the field of candidates, drawing campaign spending and media attention.
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WorldHurricane Lala strengthens to Category 1, threatens Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rain
Higher elevations could receive up to 63.5 cm of rain, raising the risk of life-threatening mudslides.
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WorldMan charged with hate crimes after disrupting Shabbat services at Manhattan synagogue
Police said the suspect damaged synagogue property and assaulted a security team member.
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WorldWest Asia war: Iran, Oman reach agreement on Strait of Hormuz shipping route map
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said talks between Iran and Oman had progressed smoothly despite US obstructions.
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WorldCENTCOM chief concludes 10-day West Asia tour
The visit came in the backdrop of tensions between the US and Iran, with both nations staking claims over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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WorldVirginia State University shooting: Police arrests 19-year-old
The university said in an earlier statement that authorities were searching for multiple suspects, but police provided no additional information Saturday evening about the search.
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WorldWest Asia war: Qatar denies detention of three Iranian pilots
The statement comes after Iranian news agency reported that three military pilots were captured by Qatari forces after two Iranian fighter jets were downed during a March operation.
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World22 more bodies recovered in Zimbabwe ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 68
Estimates have put the number of passengers as high as 153, while authorities say the ferry's capacity is 90.
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WorldNawaz Sharif breaks silence as Pakistan’s ruling allies clash over PoK polls
India has described the elections as an attempt by Pakistan to camouflage its illegal occupation and hide its "grave" human rights violations in the region.
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WorldHouthi missile attack on Yemen's Mocha port leaves four civilians dead
The Houthis also said they used ballistic missiles to attack what they described as a military build-up of weapons and warships belonging to Saudi-backed forces.
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WorldWestern Germany wildfire stabilises after thousands evacuated, says local authority
The wildfire, the biggest ever to strike North Rhine-Westphalia – Germany's most populous state – is another sign of how Europe's heatwave is causing damage across the continent.
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WorldIsraeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon kills 11, says health ministry
Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam criticised Israel's airstrikes on southern Lebanon, they intimidate “residents in their homes" and undermine efforts to stabilise the situation.
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WorldFive people shot at Virginia State University as police investigate multiple shooters
The five were transported to hospitals, and one initially listed as having life-threatening injuries has been upgraded to critical condition, county police said.
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WorldLuigi Mangione case: How the Brian Thompson murder unfolded | Explained
What followed was more than an investigation -a dramatic arrest, intense public reaction and a courtroom battle that turned into one of the most closely watched killings in the US.
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WorldUS pulls last aircraft carrier from Asia as Trump shifts focus to Iran
China may take advantage of the US carrier’s absence
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WorldWildfire reduces more than 1600 hectares to ashes in Belgian nature reserve
The wildfire in the High Fens, Belgium's largest nature reserve, has been burning since Friday, with local firefighters, farmers and the army deployed to battle the blaze.
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WorldTaliban marks five years in power as UN warns of worsening rights crisis in Afghanistan
Taliban officials hailed stability after years of war as a UN rights expert warned of worsening restrictions on women and girls and alleged widespread abuses.
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WorldBaloch leader accuses Pakistan of war crimes over Surab airstrike, seeks ICC action
The aerial attack was reportedly carried out on Tuesday and resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children.