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WorldOne dead, three missing after cargo ship sinks off Romania’s Black Sea coast
Romanian authorities rescued nine of the ship’s 13 crew members and continued searching for the missing sailors amid rough seas.
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WorldGunmen kill seven, wound 34 in shooting at church funeral in Jordan
Jordanian authorities said security services were investigating the shooting in Karak, about 180 kilometres south of Amman.
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WorldMoscow and Kyiv exchange war prisoners as US-bound Russian diesel shipment sets sail
The prisoner exchange came as Russia signalled readiness to resume trilateral talks with the United States and Ukraine in mid-November.
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WorldPhilippines investigates Meghan Markle’s father over alleged child abuse images
Meghan, who married King Charles' younger son and whose royal title is the Duchess of Sussex, said she was "deeply distressed" over the allegations, first published in Britain's the Sun newspaper on Friday.
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WorldStorm Austen batters southern England, damages Brighton’s West Pier
The Met Office issued an amber wind warning for Cornwall, the Isles of Scilly and parts of West Devon ahead of the storm.
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WorldIran warns regional states against backing US as tensions over possible strikes escalate
Iran warned regional countries that supporting US forces in a renewed conflict would be considered a hostile act, threatening wider retaliation as reports emerged of possible new US-Israeli strikes.
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WorldNetanyahu orders West Bank lockdown after Hebron attack, vows ‘You have nowhere to hide’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a lockdown of Hebron and preparations for restrictions across the West Bank after a shooting wounded five people.
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WorldDr Gladys Mae West: The mathematician behind GPS | It Was A She
After retiring from the naval facility in 1998 she completed a PhD in public administration at Virginia Tech in 2000.
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WorldLouvre, major Paris museums to close amid fears of fresh protest violence
Paris museums are shutting their doors as France braces for fresh demonstrations following last weekend’s unrest, with Macron announcing restrictions on protests.
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WorldPutin says Russia ready to resume trilateral talks with US, Ukraine
The Russian president said negotiations should focus on post-war security arrangements and broader European security issues rather than a temporary ceasefire.
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WorldMine explosion in northern Turkey kills two workers, injures five and leaves one trapped
The explosion occurred near Kilimli in Zonguldak province, leaving two injured workers in serious condition as rescue teams searched for another miner.
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WorldTrump says Starlink access restored in Ukraine as Zelenskyy reports ongoing issues
Donald Trump said Elon Musk had restored Ukraine’s Starlink access, though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said internet speeds remained limited.
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WorldTaiwan suspends flights and shuts schools as Typhoon Champi nears
All domestic flights were cancelled, along with more than 350 international services, as the weakening storm threatened heavy rain and strong winds.
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WorldNew York City votes to end horse-drawn carriage rides in 2028
The ban follows the death of an Indian tourist in a carriage accident and will require a transition plan for workers and horses.
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WorldSaudi coalition intercepts drones as Houthis claim attacks
The Houthis also allege a Saudi strike hit an Indian yacht near Yemen, with 14 nationals reportedly on board.
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WorldFrench students protest in Paris as Macron vows ban on ‘illegitimate’ demonstrations
Students took to the streets under heavy police presence amid anger over rising living costs and deteriorating public services, days after riots and looting exposed deepening unrest across France.
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WorldPoland abortion protests erupt as strict laws remain despite parliamentary vote
Demonstrators rallied in Warsaw, Gdansk and other cities on the sixth anniversary of a landmark court ruling, as President Karol Nawrocki signals opposition to easing restrictions on abortion.
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WorldSerbia’s student movement rallies tens of thousands ahead of election challenge to Vucic
The ‘Students Win’ list drew crowds to Belgrade’s Slavija Square ahead of parliamentary election, as the movement seeks to challenge the ruling Serbian Progressive Party.
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WorldZelenskyy awaits Rubio call as Starlink speeds remain low in Ukraine
The Ukrainian president says Kyiv is ready to join peace talks at a G20 summit in the US but has yet to receive an invitation.
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WorldParaguay floods displace thousands as El Niño-linked heavy rains swell Paraná River
Around 4,200 families have been affected across southeastern Paraguay, with residents sheltering in churches and tents as authorities warn that up to 15,000 homes could be flooded.