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WorldTibet earthquake: China deploys temporary housing as rescue operations continue
The 7.0-magnitude quake damaged or destroyed 339 homes and 20 livestock sheds, while authorities work to provide shelter, food, water and medical assistance.
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World80 injured as bus plunges 20 metres down embankment near Barcelona
The crash in Catalonia’s Fogars de Montclús occurred after a car collided with the bus, leaving four people seriously injured and no fatalities reported.
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WorldSerbia's Student List wins parliamentary majority as Vučić concedes defeat
The student-led movement secured a projected 135–140 seats after nearly two years of protests over corruption allegations and the Novi Sad station disaster.
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WorldLula wins unprecedented fourth term as Brazil president, defeats Flávio Bolsonaro
Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins an unprecedented fourth term, defeating Flávio Bolsonaro with 51.76 per cent of valid votes in the run-off.
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WorldIsrael intensifies West Bank operation, over 2,200 displaced in Hebron
More than 2,200 Palestinians have been displaced in Hebron as Israel intensifies its West Bank operation following a gun attack that killed two Israeli soldiers.
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WorldBulgarians vote for president as Black Sea drone attacks put security in focus
Polls place acting President Iliana Iotova and ex-caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov as leaders in a race of 27 candidates.
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WorldPakistan reopens key Iran border crossing after week-long trade suspension
The restored supply chain is expected to ease the nationwide LPG shortage and reduce soaring energy and food prices across Pakistan.
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WorldBrazil elections: Voting underway in tense run-off between Lula, Bolsonaro
Polls before the run-off vote showed the two candidates, who need more than 50% of the vote to become Brazil's next leader in January, in a neck-and-neck race.
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WorldStorm Boelo batters UK with powerful winds; disrupts travel, electricity supply
The storm swept across parts of the UK with winds exceeding 80 mph, triggering weather warnings, power cuts and widespread travel disruption.
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WorldIran says ‘nothing will be the same’ after war; signals changes in Hormuz management
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Tehran is holding talks with Oman on the strategic waterway, while warning that another military strike would not change Iran’s response.
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WorldSydney’s second airport begins passenger operations after years of planning
The AUS$5.6 billion Western Sydney International Airport will operate around the clock, offering airlines greater scheduling flexibility.
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WorldFlorida A&M University shooting leaves 12 injured, including six juveniles
Eleven people suffered gunshot wounds and another was hurt while fleeing the scene in Tallahassee, Florida.
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WorldSerbia election: Vucic faces challenge from student-backed movement
While Vucic has routinely outplayed Serbia's fractured opposition in the past, the leaderless youth movement has proved to be a tough opponent that rattled his firm grip on power in Serbia.
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WorldIndia calls Pakistan a ‘Form 47 government’ under military control
At the UN, Indian diplomat Raghoo Puri says Pakistan's elected leadership cannot override the military, which he describes as the country's 'real rulers'.
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WorldBrazil election: Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro make final appeal to voters
A CNT/MDA poll put Flavio Bolsonaro at 46.3 per cent and Lula at 45 per cent, highlighting the close contest ahead of Sunday's presidential vote.
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WorldTrump weighs fresh strikes on Iran as he signals possible deal
The US president says an attack could happen as soon as the next day, while Iran's president accuses Washington of disrupting negotiations.
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WorldFrance protests: Over 1,300 arrested during second weekend of agitations
Clashes erupted at the end of a march in Paris, where 110,000 people reportedly gathered, as France saw nationwide demonstrations over living costs and education funding.
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WorldRiyadh airport issues passenger advisory as terminals resume operations amid Houthi threats
King Khalid International Airport said Terminal 1 will handle domestic flights and Terminal 2 international services by national carriers.
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WorldObama rallies Democrats in Ohio and Michigan, criticises Trump
The former US president campaigned for Senate and gubernatorial candidates ahead of the 3 November midterm elections, attacking Trump's economic policies and conduct.
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WorldHouthis and Saudi-led coalition trade strikes as Yemen conflict escalates
The Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities, while the coalition launched airstrikes on Houthi-held areas in Yemen, with casualties reported on both sides.