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Fact check: US 2025 government shutdown talking points
In over a decade of US shutdowns, Republicans and Democrats have played the blame game. We check their claims.
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Coco Gauff defeats Eva Lys to reach China Open semifinal
The second-seeded American reached her first semifinal since the French Open in June.
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No, Bill Maher, there is no ‘Christian genocide’ in Nigeria
From Boko Haram to herder–farmer clashes, Nigeria’s crises are complex. Simplistic genocide claims fuel propaganda.
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UK gov’t demand to access Apple users’ data raises civil liberties issues
Second order this year focuses on UK users; earlier attempt included US user data, but was withdrawn under US pressure.
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Two killed in attack near Manchester synagogue, suspect shot by UK police
'Appalled' UK PM Starmer departs early from European summit in Copenhagen; decries that this happened on Yom Kippur.
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Death toll rises to 72 after powerful earthquake in Philippines
More than 20,000 evacuees and 294 injured recorded as aftershocks continue to unsettle communities in northern Cebu.
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Israel taking “illegal actions” against Gaza aid flotilla
Huwaida Arraf says the intl community is failing to protect the flotilla & Palestinians under Israel’s genocide in Gaza.
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UK court convicts 7 men for ‘grooming’, systematic abuse of teens
Gang ringleader is sentenced to 35 years in prison for abuse; others get a minimum of 12 years.
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Survivors pulled from collapsed school in Indonesia
An Islamic school collapsed during prayers in Indonesia's East Java. At least six people have been killed.
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‘No signs of life’: Hopes turn to anguish in Indonesia school collapse
Some families say they're still holding out hope their loved ones are alive as authorities shift to recovery operation.
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Hopes dim for survivors after Indonesia school building collapses
Hundreds await news of loved ones as rescue teams cautiously use heavy machinery in Indonesia school collapse mission.
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Russia advances in Ukraine as Zelenskyy touts ‘mega’ US weapons deal
Trump gets closer to Ukraine as top European official warns 'we are no longer at peace' amid airspace rows with Russia.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,316
Here are the key events on day 1,316 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy meeting European leaders in Denmark to rally support for Ukraine
Denmark PM Mette Frederiksen says that Europe is in a hybrid war waged by Russia, and Ukraine is first line of defence.
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Israel threatens all staying in Gaza City, kills at least 34 in enclave
Israeli Defence Minister Katz says anyone who stays in Gaza City will be considered 'terrorists and terror supporters'.
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Schools and airport shut as Hurricane Imelda moves over Bermuda
Bermuda deploys soldiers to secure infrastructure, clear roads and help at emergency shelters.
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Schools and airport shut as Hurricane Imelda moves over Bermuda
Bermuda deploys soldiers to secure infrastructure, clear roads and help at emergency shelters.
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South Korea president apologises for abusive foreign adoption scheme
Programme, which started after Korean War as a way of removing mixed-race children from society, violated human rights.
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South Korea president apologises for abusive foreign adoption scheme
Programme, which started after Korean War as a way of removing mixed-race children from society, violated human rights.
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US government shutdown continues, as Trump cuts funds for Democratic states
Republicans and Democrats fail to narrow differences on spending bill, as effects of shutdown start showing.
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