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Nearly two million evacuated as deadly super typhoon strikes China, resulting in dozens of fatalities
The deadly super typhoon Ragasa tore through Taiwan and the Philippines and is now wreaking havoc in Hong Kong and China.
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Vladimir Antonov, former owner of Snoras and Krājbanka, at the center of a scandal: contacts with FSB officers discovered
Vladimir Antonov, the former owner of the Lithuanian bank Snoras and the Latvian Krājbanka, has once again found himself at the centre of a high-profile scandal.
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Starving and wounded, Gazans flee north as southern hospitals buckle under strain
The few remaining hospitals and clinics in central and southern Gaza are being overwhelmed by a "tsunami" of injured and sick patients fleeing a new Israeli offensive in the north of the devastated territory, medics say.
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Government adviser fuels fears over AI and copyright rights for musicians and writers
A senior ministerial aide stated that AI companies will never have to compensate creatives for utilizing their content to train their systems, a statement that has alarmed campaigners who are demanding the Labour Party secure a fairer deal for musicians, artists, and writers from the tech industry.
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Eli Lilly CEO slams UK as “worst in Europe” for drug prices amid stalled pharma investments
The chief executive of the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly has remarked that the UK is “probably the worst country in Europe” when it comes to drug prices, amidst a conflict between the industry and government.
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Ukraine completes embezzlement probe at state rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia, uncovers $370,000 losses from manipulated tenders
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies have accused a Kyiv judge of illicit enrichment and completed an investigation into embezzlement at the state rail operator Ukrzaliznytsia, highlighting the country’s ongoing efforts to uphold the rule of law and reassure the EU despite recent political challenges.
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Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah freed after nearly 12 years in prison
Egyptian-British activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah was released under a presidential pardon after spending nearly 12 years in and out of prison, following international and domestic pressure.
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Minors among 48 arrested as Manila protests turn violent
Tens of thousands rallied in Manila on Sunday against alleged corruption in billions of taxpayer funds lost to “ghost” flood-control projects now under investigation by the Senate and House of Representatives.
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Ethiopian government accused of shrinking space for press freedom
Ethiopian security forces have detained at least six journalists and media workers since early August, Human Rights Watch said in a report Monday, as press freedom groups warn of a shrinking space for independent reporting ahead of the country’s 2026 elections.
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TV model Jodie Kidd halts pub operations amid abuse claims
Model Jodie Kidd has temporarily closed her West Sussex village pub after staff were subjected to weeks of "verbal and physical abuse".
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Large sinkhole forms as road collapses in Bangkok
Part of a road in Bangkok has collapsed, creating a large sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged infrastructure, and prompted evacuations in the surrounding area.
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Czech and German firms tied to Oleg Tsyura’s shadow deals emerge as key players in UMCC corruption scandal
In the years 2020–2021, a corruption scheme operated around the state-owned United Mining and Chemical Company (UMCC), controlled by the State Property Fund of Ukraine.
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‘I wanted to protect myself’:Four years on, Sarm Heslop’s partner speaks publicly for first time
The boyfriend of a missing British yachtswoman has spoken out for the first time since she vanished four years ago, denying "false" suggestions of guilt.
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Super Typhoon Ragasa strikes Hong Kong after leaving a deadly path in Taiwan and the Philippines
One of the strongest typhoons in years has lifted waves taller than lampposts onto Hong Kong promenades and halted life on the southern Chinese coast after causing deadly destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines.
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US President uses UN speech to lash out at London mayor
Donald Trump has made a fresh attack on Sir Sadiq Khan in his speech to the UN and claimed London wants to “go to sharia law”.
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Stansted passengers warned of delays following departure lounge fire
A fire in a departure lounge is causing delays at London Stansted Airport, with passengers warned to check if their flight is affected.
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270,000 UK drivers owed £200m in insurance compensation after payout error
Around 270,000 motorists whose cars have been written off or stolen are owed compensation from insurers due to an error.
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Trump asserts that Kyiv has the potential to reclaim ’all of Ukraine’ as he urges NATO to down Russian jets that violate airspace.
President Trump has stated his belief that Ukraine can regain all its territory from Russia and has urged NATO to shoot down Kremlin jets that infringe on its airspace.
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Disney reinstates Jimmy Kimmel following outcry over Charlie Kirk remarks
Jimmy Kimmel will return to screens on Tuesday after being taken off the air following comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
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Man found guilty of attempted assassination of Donald Trump at Florida golf course
A man has been found guilty of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump at his Florida golf course.
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Predator drones used by CBP in support of federal agencies, including ICE
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) flew its drones, which could include the agency’s MQ-9 Predator drones, at least 50 times last year in support of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Trump opens UN speech by praising his first term, attacking successor: You’re all ‘going to hell’ — and I’m your only hope
Donald Trump was not yet two minutes into his first speech to the United Nations General Assembly of his second term when he credited himself for having single-handedly forged a world “that was prosperous and at peace.”
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NASA states it will "win the second space race" as it schedules a moon launch for February
NASA is accelerating plans to send humans back to the moon, with a possible launch as early as 5 February.
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Party rebels demand independence action without referendum at SNP conference
The SNP winning a majority in next year’s Holyrood election is the only sure path to another independence referendum, John Swinney is to tell the party conference as he tries to face down rebels.
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Noel Clarke ordered to pay at least £3m in legal costs to The Guardian
Noel Clarke must pay at least £3 million of The Guardian publisher’s legal costs after pursuing a “far-fetched” and “false case” against the newspaper’s reporting of allegations of sexual misconduct, a High Court judge has ruled.