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Suspected WWII bomb grounds Japanese airport
An explosion of a US bombshell left a huge crater at Miyazaki Airport, prompting cancellation of nearly 90 flights.
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The United States is already at war
And it is very much a willing belligerent in a conflict of its own making.
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Russia captures key town of Vuhledar in eastern Ukraine
Mining town located on strategic high ground links eastern and southern fronts, acts as supply hub for both sides.
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Could US port strike be the ‘October surprise’ that trips up Kamala Harris?
Strike by 45,000 dock workers threatens to stoke inflation just five weeks out from US presidential election.
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Videos show Iranian missiles hitting Israel
Several videos captured missiles hitting Israel during Iran’s attack on Tuesday.
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Fact check: Walz v Vance vice presidential debate – truths and falsehoods
We look at the claims made by the Democratic and Republican candidates and ask, do they hold up to factual scrutiny?
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Risk of long-feared regional war rises as Israel and Iran swap threats
Israel pledges to respond to Iran's barrage of missiles; Tehran threatens repeated attack 'with multiplied intensity'.
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Rice battle heats up as India, Pakistan lift export curbs
Exporters fear a pricing war as the South Asian rivals lift restrictions on global sales of rice.
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More than 200 killed: What caused the devastating floods in Nepal?
Working-class communities bear the brunt of Kathmandu's floods, worsened by climate change and poor urban planning.
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Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain for the second time
Babar's second stint at captaincy saw Pakistan lose seven matches and has coincided with a poor run of his batting form.
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S Korea’s Hyunmoo-5 ‘monster missile’ takes centre stage at military parade
South Korea's president revived the now annual parade to signal the country's readiness to respond to N Korean threats.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual misconduct by 120 people, says lawyer
The hip-hop star has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy in a New York court.
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Vance versus Walz: Five takeaways from the US vice presidential debate
The Republican and Democratic candidates for vice president confronted one another in New York at a televised debate.
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Repeat of 2006? Why Israel’s ground offensive in Lebanon won’t be easy
The failures of the past loom large as Israel launches a new military foray into southern Lebanon.
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For China, war in Gaza a chance to flex diplomatic muscle at little risk
Beijing's efforts to play greater role in Middle East still largely symbolic but could expand in future, analysts say.
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At least 45 dead, dozens missing as boats sink off coast of Djibouti
The boats were traversing a sea route described as one of the busiest and most dangerous in the world.
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Australia’s PM warns against pro-Palestinian rally as police seek ban
Palestine Action Group condemns bid to ban vigil on October 7 as an 'attack on fundamental democratic rights'.
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Taiwan shuts down as Typhoon Krathon bears down on island’s southwest
The storm is expected to hit southwestern city of Khaosiung, home to 2.7 million people, early on Thursday.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 950
As the war enters its 950th day, these are the main developments.
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Can Israel root out Hezbollah?
Israeli military says it is carrying out a ground operation inside Lebanon.
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