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Deadly earthquake hits Philippines: What we know so far
Local authorities say nearly 70 people have been killed and hospitals in the Cebu province are overwhelmed.
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‘Congress members get paid, janitors don’t’ in US shutdown: Fact check
US podcast host and former presidential assistant Dan Koh made this claim - but is it true?
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Israeli settlers burn Palestinian home, fell olive trees in West Bank
There have been more than 2,400 settler attacks on Palestinian property since October 2023, with over 3,000 displaced.
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Democrats & Republicans trade blame as US government shuts down
Democrats and Republicans blamed each other as the US federal government went into shutdown after the two parties failed
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Videos capture 6.9 magnitude earthquake as it hits the Philippines
A powerful earthquake has struck Cebu in the central Philippines, collapsing homes and businesses.
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Video: Suspects in Argentina triple femicide arrested in Peru
Police in Peru say they have arrested the main suspects in the murders of two women and a girl.
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Jannik Sinner beats Learner Tien to win China Open final
Sinner rebounds from his recent US Open final defeat to Carlos Alcaraz with a third title of the season in Beijing.
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Qatari PM hopes ‘momentum’ now to end Israel’s Gaza war; Hamas deliberates
'The main focus is how to protect the people in Gaza,' stressed the Qatari PM in an interview with Al Jazeera.
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Philippines quake kills dozens as injured overwhelm hospitals
Rescuers scrambling to find survivors are hampered as the region recovers from a recent typhoon.
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Pfizer strikes deal with Trump administration to cut US drug prices
US consumers not expected to start seeing lower prices under the Pfizer deal until 2026.
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Asia Cup 2025: India and Pakistan turn cricket into militarised theatre
Handshake snubs, trophy refusal and jingoism in Dubai show how their toxic rivalry threatens the game itself.
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At least nine dead in severe weather in Ukraine’s Odesa as war rumbles on
More than 350 people have been rescued after southern Ukrainian city was hit by two months of rain in just seven hours.
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Israeli attacks kill at least 45 in Gaza as ceasefire plan hangs in balance
There is no respite for Palestinians forced to flee Gaza City under heavy Israeli bombardment.
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Over 90 people believed buried under rubble after Indonesia school collapse
Authorities say six people are still alive under the rubble of the school and in contact with rescue workers.
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Mbappe scores hat-trick as Real Madrid dominates Kairat in Champions League
Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid bounce back from a disappointing weekend defeat to Atletico to power past Kairat Almaty.
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LIVE: US government shutdown starts as Trump threatens mass layoffs
The shutdown comes as Republicans fail to reach deal with Democrats concerned by steep hikes in health insurance costs.
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Rohingya ask UN ‘where is the justice’ amid Myanmar violence, aid cuts
Rohingya speakers urge the UN not to forget the plight of minorities in Myanmar's Rakhine state and refugee camps.
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US government shuts down after Senate fails to pass spending bill
Funding to keep the federal government running expires after Republicans and Democrats fail to reach a deal.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,315
Here are the key events on day 1,315 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Gaza Sumud flotilla: How Israel breaks international maritime law
The Global Sumud Flotilla says its fleet of over 50 ships has entered the 'high-risk zone.'
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