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At least 91 killed in Bangladesh protests as curfew and internet restrictions imposed
At least 91 people were killed in Bangladesh protests. Abu Sufian Jewel/Agence France-Pressed. Getty Images At least 91 people were...
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Aug 43 min read
Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo becomes the first man to win the Olympics gold for his nation
Getty Images . Carlos Edriel Yulo won the first medal for the Philippines in Paris and it was gold, taking the top spot in the men’s...
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Jul 302 min read
At least 41 people were dead and many injured in Southern India landslides, state officials say
The landslides left behind destruction in Kerala. Photo: Reuters No fewer than 41 people were dead while many were injured after the...
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Jul 264 min read
Arson attacks hit France’s train network hours before Olympic ceremony
Getty Images The coordinated arson attacks on the French railway system TGV high-speed train network had caused chaos in the country...
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Jul 232 min read
Gunman kills six in Croatian nursing home shooting, including his mother
Police cordoned off the premise where the incident occurred . Photo: Reuters video screen grab. A gunman killed five people including his...
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Jul 192 min read
Airlines and businesses are slowly getting back to normal after global technology outage
Passengers stranded at the airports after the global technology outage. Photo: Reuters Airlines, websites and businesses struggled to...
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Jul 124 min read
More than 60 people are missing in Nepal as heavy rainfall triggered landslide, crashing buses into river
Rescuers are making effort to search for the survival in the river. Rajesh Ghimire/Agence France-Presse via NYT Getty Images A landslide...
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Jul 72 min read
Record-Setting Heat to Continue Tormenting Millions Across America This Weekend
Record-breaking heat is set to continue plaguing millions of Americans this weekend, with temperatures expected to soar to dangerous...
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Jul 53 min read
A teacher in England jailed for six-and-half years for having sex with schoolboys and got baby with one
Rebecca Joynes jailed for six-and-a-half years. Photo:Greater Manchester Police. A teacher found guilty of having sex with two schoolboys...
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Jul 44 min read
First African-born member of German parliament will not run for another office term, he says
Karamba Diaby played down racism factor as he said would not run for re-election in the next German Parliament election. Photo: AP...
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Jul 42 min read
Woman Tragically Found Dead After Being Swallowed by Python in Indonesia
On July 3, 2024, a 36-year-old woman named Siriati was found dead inside the belly of a snake after it swallowed her whole in central...
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Jul 23 min read
A stampede at a religious event in India killed at least 87 with many injured, local police say
People assemble outside the emergency department of an Etah hospital. Photo: Reuters Not less than 87 people have been killed while many...
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Jun 292 min read
Ronaldo the 6ft 'Male' Snake Gives Birth to 14 Babies in Rare 'Virgin Birth'
In a shocking discovery, Ronaldo, a 6ft (1.8m) Brazilian rainbow boa snake that was declared male nine years ago, has given birth to 14...
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Jun 254 min read
Germany launched "Opportunity Card", a visa programme that makes it easier for skilled workers to immigrate
The Opportunity Card ("Chancenkarte") which opened for applications on 1 June, offers a new points-based system that rates applicants by...
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Jun 246 min read
Gunmen kill police, priest in churches and synagogues in Dagestan province of Russia
Videos posted by Dagestan’s interior ministry showed gunmen on the loose in the city of Makhachkala. Photo: Screen grab Gunmen opened...
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Jun 212 min read
Devastating heatwave claims over 1,000 lives during Mecca's Hajj pilgrimage
21st June 2024 – (Makkah) A scorching heatwave has struck Mecca during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, resulting in over 1,000 deaths and...
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Jun 212 min read
Dozens Die in India After Drinking Tainted Alcohol
On June 20th, 2024, a batch of toxic illegal alcohol in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu has killed at least 34 people, with more than 100...
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Jun 42 min read
China Vows Countermeasures Against U.S. Visa Restrictions
On June 3, 2024, China's foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced that China will take countermeasures if the United States...
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May 295 min read
Hundreds of balloons carrying trash from North Korea dumped in South Korea
A balloon believed to have been sent by North Korea, carrying various objects including what appeared to be trash and excrement, is seen...
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May 293 min read
Post-COVID, China Ramps Up Engagement in Africa Focused on Mineral Resources
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, China has significantly ramped up its economic engagement in Africa, with a particular focus...
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