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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.
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WorldTibet earthquake kills 16, injures 76 as China evacuates over 12,000 residents, search underway
More than 330 houses were damaged or destroyed in Baqen County, while authorities deployed emergency funds, relief supplies and rescue teams.
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WorldTrump drops idea of renaming Atlantic Ocean after Google CEO Sundar Pichai's warning
Trump said Google CEO Sundar Pichai warned that renaming an ocean could upset countries, prompting him to abandon the idea.
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World‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’: The mystery behind France’s viral slogan | Explained
A suspicious Snapchat message has become a viral protest slogan in France. Here's what ‘Bismillah, c’est les ténèbres’ means and why students are using it.
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WorldChina marks 90th Long March anniversary as Xi Jinping urges unity and progress
Addressing a gathering in Beijing, the Chinese president highlighted the Communist Party's leadership, public support and military modernisation as key to the country's future.
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World7.0-magnitude earthquake strikes China's Tibet region
The earthquake struck at 10.33 pm local time at a depth of 10 km, according to state-run Xinhua news agency.
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WorldNigeria’s Ebola case sparks Congo travel mystery as health agencies probe infection
Nigeria is investigating its first Ebola case in over a decade as health agencies probe the patient's travel to Uganda, possible links to Congo and a Kenyan case.
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WorldNetanyahu invites PM Modi to light Independence Day torch alongside Indian pilot Smit Machchhar
Machchhar was injured while trying to stop his co-pilot during an alleged hijack attempt on a Dubai-Tel Aviv flight on September 30.
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WorldCanada seeks strategic partnership with Turkiye as Carney begins two-day visit
The Canadian prime minister is set to discuss energy, nuclear power, mining and defence cooperation with Turkish leaders as Ottawa seeks to diversify its international partnerships.
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WorldChina backs reopening of Bab al-Mandeb Strait as tanker attacks raise oil supply fears
In a joint statement with Djibouti, China called for “constructive efforts” to ensure safe and open shipping routes through the strategically important Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
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WorldIndia condemns Saudi infrastructure attacks that killed one Indian, injured three others
The MEA said an Indian national died and three others were injured in attacks on King Fahd International Airport and the Shaybah oil field.
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WorldIran warns of possible new war as US imposes fresh sanctions on Tehran
Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi accused Netanyahu of drawing the US into a conflict to serve his personal political ambitions, saying Tehran was prepared to defend itself.
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WorldIndian-origin pharmacist, employee jailed for £1.3 million NHS prescription fraud
Jignesh Patel, 46, and Rahil Patel, 42, were convicted of fraud by false representation and converting criminal property following a three-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.
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WorldFrance reports first known human case of Shamonda virus
French health authorities said the patient was likely infected by a midge bite in eastern France, where the virus had been circulating among animals.
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WorldRubio concludes India visit after talks on trade deal, energy security and strategic ties
The US Secretary of State said the visit advanced economic and strategic priorities as both countries seek to strengthen their partnership.
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WorldFrance bans protests in major cities after unrest; Indian Embassy issues safety advisory
President Macron said unauthorised demonstrations could be prohibited to prevent further violence and protect businesses and public buildings, while trade unions may be offered alternative march routes.
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WorldIsrael election: Palestinian citizens face dilemma over voting amid political exclusion
Palestinian citizens make up roughly 17 per cent of Israel’s electorate and could influence the election, but many see voting as a risk of legitimising a system that limits their political voice.
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WorldRussian drone strikes kill one, injure 13 in Ukraine's Kharkiv region
Ukraine's State Emergency Service reported fires and damage to buildings and vehicles, with a drone strike on a residential house in Lymanivka killing one person.
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WorldIran warns of wider conflict as IRGC claims strikes on ships in Persian Gulf
Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran preferred diplomacy but was prepared to expand its response if the conflict continued, warning of prolonged disruption to global energy markets.