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Video: A home-turned-library to tackle the Philippines’ reading crisis
A retired accountant has turned his home in Manila into a public library.
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Iran president signs law suspending cooperation with IAEA
Iran is also considering an entry ban on IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, after rejecting his request to visit nuclear sites.
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Massive explosion at fireworks warehouse in California
Video shows a fireworks warehouse in Esparto, California, exploding and catching fire, sending debris and smoke into the
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Australia vows childcare crackdown after worker charged with sex offences
Officials pledge to toughen laws after 26-year-old childcare worker charged with abusing eight children under his care.
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Paramount agrees to pay $16m to settle Trump lawsuit over CBS interview
'The settlement does not include a statement of apology or regret,' said Paramount.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs verdict: What was he found guilty of — and what’s next?
Jurors have been asked to keep deliberating after they were unable to reach a full verdict.
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FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals: Qualified teams and full schedule
Two all-European clashes, Brazilian flair and a Saudi surprise form the last-eight clashes of the Club World Cup.
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Dalai Lama confirms he will have a successor after his death
In a rebuke to China, the Tibetan spiritual leader says only his foundation has the power to recognise his successor.
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Four dead, four missing after oil barge sinks in Gulf of Suez: Egypt gov’t
The Adam Marine 12 was being transported to a new location when it capsized, leaving 22 injured.
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US halts some weapons shipments to Ukraine
Missiles for Patriot air defence systems and Hellfire missiles are among items being held back, according to US media.
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Trump says Israel agrees terms for ceasefire, urges Hamas to accept
President Donald Trump says Israel has accepted a 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal, but he gave no details of the plan.
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How will the next Dalai Lama be chosen – and who could it be?
Dalai Lama confirms that a successor will be chosen. Here's how - and why it matters to Beijing, Washington, New Delhi.
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Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ passes Senate: What’s in it, who voted how?
The measure was approved after almost 48 hours of reading, debate and voting on various amendments.
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Qantas says hackers breached system holding data on 6 million customers
Australia's flagship carrier says it believes a 'significant' amount of personal data was stolen in a cyberattack.
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US university bars trans athletes from women’s sports after Trump order
University of Pennsylvania removes times set by trans swimmer as part of resolution to civil rights investigation.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,224
Here are the key events on day 1,224 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Two Chinese nationals charged for trying to recruit spies in US military
The FBI has accused the pair of working on behalf of China's Ministry of State Security to gather naval intelligence.
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US Senate passes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’, sending it to the House
Trump has set a July 4 deadline for bill, which extends tax cuts, slashes social safety nets and surges national debt.
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Venezuelan lawmakers declare UN human rights chief persona non grata
UN official Volker Turk drew ire of the Venezuelan government after condemning what he says are abuses by state forces.
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Mbappe returns as Real Madrid beat Juventus at Club World Cup
Kylian Mbappe comes off the bench as Real Madrid beat Juventus 1-0 to reach FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals.
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