South Asia
Typhoon Ragasa heads to Taiwan, Hong Kong, China after lashing Philippines
Hong Kong is bracing for hurricane force winds from Super Typhoon Ragasa as southern China prepares for heavy flooding.
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For China, TikTok becomes bargaining chip amid tensions with US
Beijing's stance on selling the video-sharing platform has softened amid other disputes with Washington.
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Pakistan floods spark cholera fears amid other rising health risks
Health experts warn of rising cholera cases in Pakistan amid catastrophic floods and strained healthcare.
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PSG’s Dembele beats Barca’s Yamal to Ballon d’Or, as Bonmati nets hat-trick
Ousmane Dembele helped Paris Saint-Germain to a quadruple last season, including their first Champions League.
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ICC charges ex-Philippine President Duterte with crimes against humanity
Rodrigo Duterte is accused of being an 'indirect co-perpetrator' in the murders of dozens of alleged criminals.
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At UNSC meeting, West and Russia clash over NATO airspace violations
Russia denies the allegations and accuses European powers of levying baseless accusations.
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Drone sightings disrupt flights at Copenhagen, Oslo airports
The drone sightings near Danish and Norwegian airports come amid heightened concerns over Russia violating EU airspace.
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Jimmy Kimmel’s show to return on Tuesday after Disney lifts suspension
Announcement comes nearly a week after the late-night host was controversially suspended for remarks about Charlie Kirk.
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Brazil’s Eduardo Bolsonaro charged in case linked to father’s coup attempt
The son of the former president stands accused of coercion, according to a statement from the prosecutor general.
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‘It is a bloodbath’: Australian medic describes situation at Gaza hospital
Dr Saya Aziz, working at al-Shifa Hospital, says she has lost count of the number of amputations she has had to perform.
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Syria’s al-Sharaa renews call for US to formally drop sanctions
President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets US secretary of state in New York as he prepares to attend UN General Assembly meetings.
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US Supreme Court to consider whether Trump may fire Democratic FTC member
Decision means Rebecca Slaughter remains barred from her post at the Federal Trade Commission for the time being.
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Ecuador prison riot leaves 14 dead, 14 wounded
Ecuador's prisons see another violent riot, with explosions and shootings in Machala.
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Joy to worry: Palestinians react to the recognition of their statehood
As more countries recognise Palestine, Palestinians are waiting to see what impact this will have on their lives.
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Ports blocked as protests erupt across Italy over Gaza
Italian dockworkers blocked ports in Genoa and Livorno as unions staged nationwide protests over Israel’s war in Gaza.
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France among six more countries to formally recognise Palestinian statehood
France, Andorra, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco join diplomatic push as Israel unleashes fierce attacks on Gaza.
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Investors rejoice over looming TikTok deal despite political concerns
White House says Oracle, whose cofounder Larry Ellison is a key Trump ally, will be an investor in short-video app.
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Nvidia to invest billions in OpenAI as AI race heats up
The company will also provide chips for OpenAI’s data centres.
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Moldova detains 74 people over alleged Russia-backed plot before elections
After Monday's mass raids, pro-Western President Maia Sandu once again accuses Moscow of interference.
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Global reactions to Palestinian state recognition
Several Western nations have formally recognised Palestine, drawing praise from Palestinians.
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