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20 die as migrant boat sinks off Tunisia
Tunisia's coast guard recovers 20 migrant bodies after boat sinks off Sfax, second tragedy in a week.
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Ukraine asks Australia for more weapons, aid
Ukrainian FM urges Australia to increase military aid, including Bushmaster vehicles, amid Russia's invasion.
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First severe bird flu case in US sparks alarm
A Louisiana patient hospitalized with severe avian flu, marking the first serious U.S. case in 2024.
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13 dead after Indian navy boat rams ferry off Mumbai
An Indian navy speedboat lost control, colliding with a ferry off Mumbai, killing 13 people.
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Winter weather warnings issued in five US states
Snowstorms and winds hit 5 states as winter storm drops up to a foot of snow in Montana
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US sees first severe illness case from bird flu as patient hospitalised
The individual, whose identity has not been disclosed, believed to have had direct contact with sick or dead birds
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Trump's '51st US state' remark about Canada sparks backlash
US President-elect's comment comes amid political instability in Canada, following the resignation of its Deputy PM
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Turkey poised to shape Syria's energy future after Assad regime collapse
Under Assad’s rule, Syria’s key oil and gas fields were largely outside the control of the central government
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France's top court upholds Nicolas Sarkozy's 2021 corruption conviction
Sarkozy had appealed against the conviction, for which he had been handed a three-year prison sentence
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China, India hold rare talks, stressing need to 'maintain peace' over border disputes
Beijing and New Delhi agreed Wednesday to hold another meeting in India in 2025, the ministry said
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At least 13 killed as Indian navy speedboat collides with Mumbai ferry
Naval vessel lost control due to an engine malfunction, colliding with a passenger ferry, says an Indian Navy official
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UN envoy urges 'free and fair elections' in Syria following Assad's ouster
United Nations special envoy Geir Pedersen hopes to see a new beginning in Syria
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Hong Kong greenlights four cryptocurrency exchanges to boost digital asset trading
The introduction of new participants demonstrates Hong Kong’s long-term vision and commitment to digital assets
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Russia arrests suspect in General Kirillov’s assassination linked to Ukrainian intelligence
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB), says Uzbek suspect was recruited by Ukrainian intelligence for the murder.
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KwaZulu-Natal man commits suicide after confessing to girlfriend’s murder
Sbusiso Lawrence confessed to killing his girlfriend in a viral video before being found dead near the crime scene.
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One dead, nine injured in Maryland shooting: police
Maryland County Executive responds to Towson shooting and crash
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Two killed as plane crashes into building in Hawaii
Two Dead in Kamaka Air Plane Crash Near Honolulu Airport
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Palestinians challenge US military assistance to Israel in federal court
Five Palestinians sue US State Dept to stop military aid to Israel over its alleged involvement in human rights abuses
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Sweden to tighten asylum rules
Sweden's government proposes bill restricting re-application for rejected asylum seekers without leaving.
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Sara murder case: father, stepmother jailed for life
UK court hands life sentences to father and stepmother for torturing and murdering 10-year-old Sara.
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Ukraine kills Russian military's chemical weapons chief
Russian chemical weapons chief Igor Kirillov killed in Moscow bombing claimed by Ukraine's SBU.
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Canada launches $1.3b border security plan under US pressure
Four Canadian ministers announce high-tech border strategy after talks with Trump administration
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'Israel must cease settlement activity'
UN envoy to Syria warns conflict not over
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France warns Mayotte cyclone toll to rise
Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte, killing 21, with toll feared to rise; curfew imposed to prevent looting.
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US says no national security threat after 5,000 drone sightings
In recent weeks, residents in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia have reported sightings of drones.
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Bob Lee murder: Tech consultant found guilty of stabbing Cash App founder
The jury deliberated for seven days before delivering the verdict, following the April 4, 2023, killing of the founder
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Trudeau reflects on complaints from liberal legislators over finance minister's resignation
Chrystia Freeland resigned on Monday amid a policy clash and released a letter savaging Canadian PM's leadership
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Two arrested for allegedly exporting US tech used in deadly Jordan drone attack
Islamic Resistance in Iraq, was allegedly have carried out the drone attack which killed three US soldiers in Jordan
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PM Netanyahu briefs security forces on Syrian mountain in Golan Heights
Israeli forces have been operating beyond the buffer zone in Syrian-controlled territory, confirms military
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CNN faces backlash over inaccurate report on prisoner rescue in Syria
Critics questioned the report's authenticity, suggesting rescue may have been staged
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Meta hit with €251m fine for Facebook data breach, says Irish regulator
Over a two week period in 2018, unauthorised users were able to hack into around 29 million Facebook accounts globally
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Iran rejects claims of collapsed resistance axis after Syria's Assad ouster, says supreme leader
In a televised speech, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Assad’s overthrow will not weaken Iran
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Wisconsin Police investigate motive behind fatal school shooting by 15-year-old girl
The shooter, Natalie Rupnow (also known as Samantha), was a student at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison
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Top Russian general assassinated in Moscow by Ukrainian intelligence
Lieutenant General Kirillov and his assistant were killed by a bomb in an electric scooter in Moscow
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Sara Sharif's death: Parents sentenced to life over abuse and murder
Sara's uncle, Faisal Malik, was convicted of causing or allowing her murder, which occurred on August 8, 2023.
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Trump trolls Trudeau again as Canadian PM considers resignation
Canada's political crisis sparked by finance minister’s resignation over Donald Trump’s threat to raise trade tariffs.
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Germany's political parties unveil plans to revive economy ahead of snap election
The decision follows the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition over debt disputes and a lost confidence vote
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China and Trump discuss prospects for US-China collaboration amid tensions
Trump and China aim for future cooperation despite strained relations over COVID and trade.
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Winter Solstice 2024: marks shortest day of the year
December 21 marks Winter Solstice, the shortest day of 2024 as well as the longest night of the year.
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Trillion-tonne 'A23a megaberg', the world’s biggest iceberg, breaks away
The world’s largest iceberg, A23a, breaks free and begins its journey through the Southern Ocean.
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US military and president hiding facts about New Jersey mystery drones: Trump
"For some reason, they want to keep people in suspense," Trump says US military and president know about drone origins
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Fawad Chaudhry praises Priyanka Gandhi for 'Palestine' bag
Fawad Chaudhry salutes Priyanka Gandhi’s 'solidarity', claims Pakistani minister's lack such 'courage.'
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7.3 magnitude earthquake hits Vanuatu, causing severe damage and casualties
Vanuatu shaken by 7.3 magnitude earthquake, fatalities reported and infrastructure damaged.
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Ukraine reports 30 North Korean soldiers killed in Kursk region combat
Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, GUR, says that North Korean army units have sustained “significant losses.”
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Five killed in Wisconsin school shooting, including shooter
Madison school shooting kills 5, including shooter; 5 injured. U.S. sees rising school shootings.
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Trump labels Turkey-backed rebel ousting of Assad as 'unfriendly takeover'
Assad fled to Russia after an HTS-led offensive seized cities, culminating in the rebels capturing the Syrian capital
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France in crisis as rescuers rush cyclone aid
Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte; hundreds feared dead, with homes, hospitals, and services in ruins.
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Istanbul death toll from tainted alcohol jumps to 37: governor
Death toll from tainted alcohol in Istanbul rises to 37, as methanol poisoning spreads; 17 still in treatment.