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Cuba reconnects national grid, power generation falls short after plant failure
Cuba's UNE boosts power generation to 1,450 MW, still under half of peak demand of 3,200 MW after grid failure
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Syrian rebels capture Hama in major blow to Assad, allies
Capture of Hama gives them control of a strategic central city they never managed to seize before
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French president moves to replace PM Barnier after no-confidence vote
Elysee Palace says Macron has asked Barnier to stay on in a caretaker capacity until a new government is formed
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Mexican actress Marcela Alcazar Rodriguez dies after consuming frog venom in ritual
Actress consumed poisonous drink called "Kambo" as part of a traditional South American spiritual cleansing ceremony
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Teacher Olivia Bennett doxed online after alleged involvement in bullying of 12-year-old
Olivia Grace Bennett faces online doxing after being accused of bullying that led to Kelaia Turner’s suicide attempt.
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Tobi Adegboyega won't face deportation, lawyer clarifies amid fraud allegations involving £1.87m
Tobi Adegboyega's lawyer confirms the pastor will not be deported despite fraud claims related to SPAC Nation.
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Strong earthquake hits western Iran
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Iran's Khuzestan province, followed by a second tremor of 4.8 magnitude.
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Afghan cricketers ask Taliban to reconsider ban on girls' medical education
Mohammad Nabi and Rashid Khan condemned the ban on girls studying medicine, sharing their concerns on social media.
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OpenAI CEO confident Elon Musk won't use political power to target rivals
Sam Altman Responds to Elon Musk’s Growing Influence and Tensions in the AI Race
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Two students injured in California school shooting, gunman dead
Gunman wounds 2 students, aged 5 & 6, before killing himself.
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Bitcoin hits $100k after Trump appoints pro-crypto SEC chair
Bitcoin soars to $100K as Trump’s crypto-friendly picks signal regulatory change.
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UnitedHealth Insurance chief killed in targeted attack
Brian Thompson ambushed outside Midtown Hilton; motive unknown, suspect fled on electric bike into Central Park
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UNESCO honours Japan’s ancient sake tradition
Japan's sake brewing, blending rice, water, yeast, and koji, now joins UNESCO's prestigious cultural heritage list
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Iran releases Nobel Peace laureate on medical leave
Iran releases Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi for three weeks on medical grounds
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S Korea opp moves to impeach president
Yoon under fire for botched martial law attempt
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UK, Qatar talk trade cooperation
Qatar's Emir meets UK PM Starmer, discussing trade, investment, and a potential free-trade deal with GCC.
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UN urges Taliban not to block women's medical training
The UN urges the Taliban to reconsider banning women from medical training, warning of dire health impacts.
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Syrian army launches counterattack in Hama
Syrian forces launched a counterattack near Hama after heavy rebel advances, with fierce clashes continuing.
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Rescue efforts continue in South African mine with six bodies recovered
The abandoned gold mines some 150 kilometres away from southwest of the economic capital Johannesburg
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74-year-old world's oldest wild bird lays egg
Wisdom, the world’s oldest known wild bird, has laid an egg at the age of approximately 74, biologists confirmed
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French govt loses confidence vote, deepening political crisis
Vote triggered by far-left, far-right parties after PM Barnier bypassed parliament on key budget measures
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Pope's electric popemobile arrives from Mercedes-Benz in support of climate change advocacy
The Stuttgart-based automaker has supplied the Vatican with popemobiles for the past 45 years
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At least 79 dead from mysterious illness in DR Congo, officials confirm
The illness, which causes fever, headaches and a cough, has so far affected people of all ages including children
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South Korean lawmakers launch push to impeach president
Yoon Suk Yeol accused for declaring martial law to stop criminal investigations into himself and his family
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Man rescued after three days in Thailand as villagers mistake his cries for a ghost
The incident occurred near the Thailand-Myanmar border when villagers heard strange cries coming from a nearby forest
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Justice Jackson criticized for comparing ban on sex changes for minors to interracial marriage ban
Justice Ketanji Jackson under fire for comparing Tennessee’s transgender care ban to interracial marriage bans.
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Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi granted temporary release from prison in Iran
Mohammadi's family and supporters protested, saying the three weeks' medical leave was insufficient
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Canada's immigration reduction announcement not a 'freeze'
Canada actually announced a reduction in the number of immigrants allowed into Canada over the next few years.
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Masked gunman kills United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York
Thompson, 50, from Minnesota, was shot in the chest and later died at Mount Sinai West Hospital from his injuries
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Australia proposes tougher regulations for crypto industry with new licencing rules
Industry experts have raised concerns that these new requirements could negatively impact small and startup businesses
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FBI, New Jersey Police investigate drone sightings over Morris County
Larger-than-hobbyist drones raise concerns near Picatinny Arsenal and Trump’s Bedminster golf course
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Sikh leader Sukhbir Singh Badal survives shooting attempt at Golden Temple
Narain Singh Chaura, a former Khalistani militant, tried to shoot Sukhbir Badal
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Currency exchange rate: Saudi Riyal to Rupee for December 4, 2024
Saudi Riyal sees a slight drop against PKR on December 4, 2024. Latest exchange rate update
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'How soon can you remarry?' Indian-origin man charged with killing wife in US
Husband of Nepalese woman became primary suspect after discovery of alarming evidence, including online searches
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South Korea martial law: President faces pressure to resign or face impeachment
South Korean lawmakers demand President Yoon's resignation following hours-long martial law
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Kmart recalls Christmas duvet, quilt sets in NZ and Australia after hospitalisations
Refunds offered for recalled Christmas duvet sets that had a strong, diesel-like smell and caused health issues
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Asteroid misses Earth, burns up over Siberia – another space rock approaches
Asteroid C0WEPC5 entered Earth’s atmosphere over Yakutia in northeastern Siberia, producing a dramatic fireball
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FBI warns iPhone, Android users to avoid sending texts
FBI recommends fully encrypted apps amid rising cybersecurity threats to US communication networks.
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Antarctica’s icy peninsula turns green as temperatures rise
NASA satellite images reveal dramatic greening of Antarctic Peninsula amid ice melt.
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India turns to Western arms suppliers reducing reliance on Russia - Bloomberg report
Decision to scale back on Russian arms underscores PM Narendra Modi’s efforts to reduce dependency on Moscow
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Afghan women banned from midwifery and nursing courses
In 2023, the WHO recorded 620 deaths per 100,000 live births in Afghanistan.
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WhatsApp simplifies chat list management with new update
The new interface introduces prominent filters for easier chat management and quick access to features.
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British royalty rolls out red carpet for Qatar's Emir on state visit
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad and Sheikha Jawaher arrive at Horse Guards Parade in London with Prince William and Kate.
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South Korea's Yoon moves to lift martial law after standoff with parliament
President had declared martial law to thwart opponents, marking South Korea's biggest political crisis in decades
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Namibia elects first female president
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah becomes Namibia’s fifth and Africa’s fourth female leader after taking 57.31% of vote
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US-Russia tensions boil over in heated UN debate on Syria
Wood condemned Assad and Russia; Nebenzia accused US of hypocrisy in combating terrorism
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Syrian rebels advance close to Hama city
Iran minister says Tehran will send troops if asked
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South Korea plunges into political crisis
President lifts martial law after MPs vote against it