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Magnitude 6.7 earthquake hits Japan’s northeast, tsunami warning issued
A tsunami warning has been issued following a strong quake off northeast coast of Japan.
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‘Catastrophic flooding’ in North America’s Pacific Northwest as rains ease
Intense downpours were swept into the region this week by an 'atmospheric river' storm system from the Pacific Ocean.
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N Korea’s Kim hails ‘ever-victorious’ army’s role in war against Ukraine
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un tells key party meeting that fighting with Russia demonstrates the 'prestige of our army'.
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Indiana’s state Senate votes down redistricting bill despite Trump pressure
The Midwestern state bucks a nationwide trend to embrace more partisan-leaning maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,387
These are the key developments from day 1,387 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Venezuela seeks withdrawal from International Criminal Court’s Rome Statute
The court has been investigating the government of President Nicolas Maduro for crimes against humanity since 2023.
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Judge rules Trump unlawfully ended FEMA disaster prevention programme
Twenty states had challenged the end of the programme, meant to make localities more resilient to natural disasters.
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OpenAI sued for allegedly enabling murder-suicide
The case, filed in a California court, is the first suit linking the chatbot to murder.
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Baby dies of exposure in flooded tent as Storm Byron batters Gaza
Displaced Palestinians in dire need of tents, blankets, warm clothing in harsh winter climate.
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Could an end to the Ukraine war be near?
Diplomatic efforts intensify with Trump impatient for a deal.
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More than 600 British Empire-era artefacts stolen from Bristol Museum
Detectives are appealing for help after hundreds of artefacts documenting British colonial history were stolen.
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Zelenskyy says US seeking ‘free economic zone’ in eastern Ukraine
Ukraine leader says US wants zone as buffer between armies, underlining that referendum needed for any land schemes.
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Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery bid faces conflict of interest concerns
Experts are worried that Paramount-Skydance might undercut the editorial independence of CNN, among other issues.
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Gaza’s camps brace for floods as Israel blocks key shelter supplies
Storm Byron is set to hit Gaza as nearly 1.5 million Palestinians shelter in flood-prone camps with little protection.
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Palestine defeated by Saudi Arabia in FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 quarterfinal
Palestine were appearing in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Arab Cup for the first time at Qatar 2025, but Saudi win 2-1.
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Trump’s maritime policy
We compare and contrast the US Coast Guard’s seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker with US condemnation of maritime piracy.
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Venezuela tanker being brought to US as White House considers more seizures
Latest US pressure comes as Putin affirms 'solidarity with the people of Venezuela' in call with Maduro.
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Thailand PM moves to dissolve parliament, paving way for election
A legislative impasse and border fighting force Thailand into an early election under mounting public pressure.
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Who was Israel-backed Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab?
Palestinians in Gaza celebrated after Israeli-backed militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab was killed.
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Failure of rival health bills underscores impasse in US politics
Democrats voted down a Republican bill that would have provided limited relief for out-of-pocket healthcare costs.
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