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More than 100 killed after artisanal goldmine collapses in Central African Republic
The collapse was caused by a landslide, while local officials say the death toll is likely to rise as recovery efforts continue
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Japan condemns Russian missile drills on disputed islands visited by Putin
Pacific fleet launched missile drills near what Moscow calls the Kuril Islands but Japan regards as its Northern Territories
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Germany seeks Romanian suspect’s extradition over Russian-linked weapons stash near Berlin
Germany seeking to extradite suspect from Romania over guns it is feared could have been used ⁠in assassinations
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Nord Stream suspect arrested in Croatia while reportedly working on Hollywood film about pipeline blasts
Earlier this month locals in Zagreb noticed something odd outside an art deco building. Sandbags and barricades appeared in front of the Esplanade hotel, along with a film crew and extras sporting Ukrainian military uniforms.
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Zelenskyy dismisses senior aide as she is named in $3.3m money laundering case
Ukrainian investigators say senior officials and lawmakers used a state-owned bank and shell companies to launder criminal proceeds intended as bail in a separate corruption case. Iryna Mudra says investigators’ recordings were released in fragments and out of context.
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Liberia charges former vice president over alleged $317m cocaine trafficking network
Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor faces drug trafficking and money laundering charges tied to a record $317 million cocaine seizure.
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Royal ship lost with £20million treasure in 1633 may finally have been discovered
A royal ship carrying millions in sunken treasure has been found in a Scottish river after sinking 400 years ago.
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Belgian prince’s secret son officially receives royal title after father acknowledges paternity
The illegitimate son of Prince Laurent of Belgium has officially earned a royal title after his father publicly admitted to having a secret child with an 80s pop singer the same year he started dating his British wife.
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Pilot killed after plane collides with Pennsylvania State Police helicopter near runway
A Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a small plane collided in mid-air and crashed Wednesday evening with photographs showing the terrifying aftermath
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“Laughter kills fear”: Ukraine’s drone unit uses death videos to demoralise Russian troops
To many observers they will appear dehumanising and offensive. To many Ukrainians, however, they are a brutal reminder of the fate that awaits Russian soldiers who take part in Vladimir Putin’s invasion, as well as a potent propaganda weapon.
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Imran Khan to leave solitary confinement for hospital after family’s repeated appeals
Imran Khan is to be moved from solitary confinement to hospital following repeated appeals from his family over his health.
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Ye to perform in Russia as Kanye West becomes biggest western star to return since invasion
Artist also known as Ye, who has attracted controversy in recent years over antisemitic outbursts, to perform two shows in October
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Mechanical fault suspected in helicopter crash that killed British newlyweds in Greece
Greek police believe a mechanical fault may have caused a helicopter to crash moments before it was due to land on the island of Sifnos, killing a British couple on honeymoon and the pilot.
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Ten killed in Russian strike on Ukrainian village as Kyiv launches 620 drones at Moscow
A Russian missile attack killed 10 people and injured others in a village in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
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Russia sends heavily armed warship close to NATO island as Baltic tensions soar
A heavily armed warship has been sent to a NATO country’s doorstep after Russian President Vladimir Putin said last week that he was ready to retaliate against British and EU ships that tried to seize Russia-linked vessels
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Honeymoon couple and Greek pilot killed as helicopter crashes on Greek island
Three people, including a British newlywed couple, have been killed after a helicopter crashed on the Greek island of Sifnos.
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Kremlin warns of "consequences" for Britain after UK drones used by Ukraine to strike Russia
Moscow has threatened the UK with “consequences” after reports that British drones have been used to strike targets on Russia’s mainland for the first time.
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France pledges €12m wildfire aid after residents heckle prime minister
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday announced €12 million in aid and fast-track rebuilding measures for communities in southwest France devastated by wildfires, adding that the cost of relief measures including tax breaks could eventually exceed €100 million.
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Trump threatens to "bomb the s* out of" Oman if it interferes in Iran war**
President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb another country if the nation gets involved in his war against Iran.
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Huge fire engulfs Russian Amazon warehouse as Ukraine launches record drone assault
This is the moment a catastrophic blaze swallowed a “Russian Amazon” warehouse as Moscow launches a revenge attack.
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Manchester-bound flight forced to divert to Siberia after mechanical fault
The Airbus A330-300 from Beijing got into trouble over Siberia and had to land in Krasnoyarsk despite Foreign Office advice against Brits travelling to Russia
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Search launched for British girl, 12, after she disappears from Tokyo holiday apartment
A 12-year-old British schoolgirl is missing in Japan, causing a search operation.
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Nearly 40 dead after powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia
Nearly 40 people have died after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia.
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Venezuela demands $4bn in UK-held gold to fund earthquake recovery
Venezuela is demanding $4billion in gold stashed away in the Bank of England to navigate its way out of the catastrophic earthquakes.
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Croatia wildfire tears through Omis as flames engulf homes and force mass evacuation
A wildfire in Croatia driven by strong winds descended on the tourist town of Omis overnight, engulfing houses, forcing about 1,000 people to evacuate and injuring dozens, fire brigade ‌and health officials said on Friday.