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'We rowed across the Pacific but can't pick what to have for dinner'
After spending almost 140 days at sea, three Edinburgh brothers who rowed across the Pacific Ocean have said adjusting to normal life has…
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‘We lost everything twice’: Afghan returnees struggle after earthquake
Noorgal, Kunar, Afghanistan – Four months ago, Nawab Din returned to his home village of Wadir, high in the mountains of Afghanistan’s…
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Japan PM contender Koizumi vows wage hikes to counter inflation
By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -Shinjiro Koizumi, launching a bid to become Japan's next prime minister, pledged on Saturday to focus on…
Politics
Commons open to espionage after China spying charges dropped, says speaker
The Speaker of the Commons has said that the decision to drop the charges against two men accused of spying for China could leave…
Politics
Terrorists loot aid trucks of baby formula in Gaza City, UNICEF and COGAT confirm
While UNICEF named the parties only as “armed individuals,” COGAT announced that Hamas had robbed the aid trucks. Humanitarian aid trucks…
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Israel detains four foreign nationals who illegally crossed into Israel from Jordan
The unarmed individuals may have been migrant workers. Four foreign nationals were arrested by the IDF on Friday evening after they were…
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The “Outdated” Piece from Grandma’s House That’s Suddenly Cool Again
If you spent time at a grandparent’s house when you were growing up, chances are you’ll remember one large piece of furniture that seemed…
Politics
Palestinians flee as Israel strikes Gaza City with ‘unprecedented force’
Israel is pounding Gaza City with some of the heaviest strikes in two years of war in its bid to force residents to make a perilous and…
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Mexican churches mark the anniversary of deadly quakes with remembrance and lessons for the future
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Carmen Chávez has a clear answer for those wondering why she and her partner chose to get married on Sept. 19 — the…
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Gaza City exodus swells as 35 reported killed in Israeli attacks
The exodus from Gaza City continued on Friday as Israel pressed its controversial ground offensive, as medics reported 35 Palestinians…
Politics
Estonia requests Article 4 talks as NATO intercepts Russian jets
Estonia on Friday said it has requested consultations under Article 4 of the NATO treaty after Russian jets were intercepted over its…
Politics
IDF troops battle Hamas terrorists in Gaza City incursion
While in Gaza City, troops have killed numerous terrorists using tank fire, armed drones, and air strikes. The IDF's 162nd Division killed…
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Drone strike on Sudan mosque kills 78, medic tells BBC
More than 70 people have been killed following a drone strike on a mosque in Sudan's Darfur region, a senior medical source has told the…
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IDF kills Hamas intel. official in Bureij Battalion
The terrorist, Sim Mahmoud Yusuf Abu Alkhir, was involved in executing attacks against Israeli soldiers. The Israel Air Force killed…
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Gaza City exodus swells as gunmen raid aid trucks with baby formula
The exodus from Gaza City continued on Friday as Israel pressed its controversial ground offensive, while a UN aid convoy carrying baby…
Politics
British couple freed by Taliban hug daughter in emotional reunion
A British couple freed by the Taliban after being detained for nearly eight months have emotionally reunited with their daughter, sharing…
Business
Coca-Cola bottler ‘plans plant closures in South Africa with 600 jobs at risk’
Bottling group Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is reportedly planning to close two factories in a move that could lead to more…
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Fireworks event's new date after storm cancels show
A new date has been set for the cancelled World Fireworks Championships in Blackpool. Team India were due to stage their free display on…
Politics
India launches national policy to harness geothermal energy
India’s Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has unveiled the National Policy on Geothermal Energy, introducing a framework…
Business
Video of Uganda's Yoweri Museveni saying 2026 presidential bid will be his last is doctored
As Uganda gears up for the January 2026 polls, President Yoweri Museveni, who has been in power since 1986, is seeking to extend his…
Politics
Old visuals misrepresent Indonesian lawmaker's situation after anti-government protests
Anti-government protests in Indonesia sparked by low wages, unemployment, and anger over lawmakers' perceived lavish perks turned violent…
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Video shows independence day march in Poland, not far-right UK rally
After one of the largest-ever far-right protests in Britain, an old video was shared in posts falsely claiming it depicted the "Unite the…
Politics
Video from northeast India misrepresented as Modi supporters in Nepal
Nepal's "Gen Z" youth demonstrations ousted the Himalayan nation's prime minister in September 2025, but visuals of people marching with a…
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East Germany's empty towns try to lure people with 'trial living'
Depopulated towns in Germany's ex-communist east have come up with a novel scheme to bring back life: offering people several weeks of…