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Meghan Markle has pulled out of a speaking event in the wake of her father’s arrest.
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‘Not strong enough’: Meghan’s major call after dad’s arrest

Meghan Markle has made a last minute call to pull out of an event following her father’s arrest. Here’s the latest in the case.

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Janine Lochrenberg was wearing a shark repellent band at the time of the horrific attack.

‘Simply no words’: Woman killed by shark on daily swim

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A barge on the Congo River, where a weekend boat collision has left at least 30 people dead.

At least 30 dead and dozens missing in horror boat collision

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Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, at an Invictus Games event in Canberra earlier this year.

Harry’s Invictus snub is reversed after royal intervention

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A fire has killed at least 19 girls and five boys, an official in ?South Kivu province says. (AP PHOTO)

Horror school fire kills at least 24 students

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The 21-year-old fell almost 100 metres.

Woman plunges almost 100m to death in horror waterfall fall

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An investigation has been launched into the tragedy.

Boy dies after being left in hot car while parents worked

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A homicide investigation has been launched into the death of a four-month-old baby at a hospital in Brazil.

Four-month-old bub dies ‘after milk injected into his veins’

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Flavio Bolsonaro has arrived at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport in the United States. (AP PHOTO)

Defeated Brazilian candidate Bolsonaro and family land in US

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A teenager has died after being struck by lightning during a golf tournament.

‘Beloved’ teen sports star killed by lightning during comp

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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
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Beijing’s plan to make the world dependent on China

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Jensen Huang, the chief executive of Nvidia, takes questions from reporters at an Nvidia conference in San Jose, California March 17, 2026.
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Nvidia chief Jensen Huang seen as target of Chinese spy plot

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North Korea has been installing mines and barriers along the border ‌for more than two years. (EPA PHOTO)
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Arms race intensifies as North emboldened by Russia

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Europe

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Bomb defusal teams are examining an Aer Lingus plane after it was diverted to a French air base. (EPA PHOTO)
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New wave of bomb threats rocks flights across Europe

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Hackers targeted the app Ukrainians rely on to seek safety from Russian missile and drone strikes.

Millions sent false warnings of imminent nuclear attacks

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A paramedic and police officers carry a person injured at a railway station during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro.

Russian strike on Ukraine train station kills at least 14

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Maxim Sleptsov endured months of headaches and double vision until doctors found a germinated seed growing inside his eyeball.

Man finds plant growing in his eye after crippling headaches

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Local officials say search and rescue efforts are ongoing to reach people trapped under rubble. (AP PHOTO)

‘The ground shook’: Horror steelworks blast kills 16

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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.
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A new Congress looks to remake the US-Israel relationship

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Israel's Isaac Herzog must pick a candidate he believes has the best chance to form a coalition. (AP PHOTO)

Eisenkot emerges as favoured choice to lead Israel

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President Isaac Herzog of Israel began meeting with party leaders and officials

Herzog demands originality, courage & goodwill from next PM

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Nvidia said on Sunday that it was opening an investigation into Jensen Huang.

Chinese spy disguised as Nvidia customer had affair with CEO

USA
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WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: U.S President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after arriving on Air Force One at President Donald J. Trump International Airport on November 06, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Trump spoke at the UP.Summit, part of a multi-day technology expo and air show hosted by NASA showcasing American air and space innovation, earlier today. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

The fight over Republicans’ future has begun

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A man has been arrested after he allegedly left his young daughter alone overnight in a queue for Pokémon cards.

Dad arrested after shocking act to get hands on Pokémon card

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Noah Wyle, centre, stars in The Pitt.

The Pitt resembles ER closely enough for trial to proceed

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Russell Brand has been sentenced for a single count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
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‘Arrogant and entitled’: Brand slammed as he’s sentenced

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The six-year-old's parents and two siblings died in the horrific attack.

Tragic update on 6yo after fire kills mum, dad, brothers

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Russell Brand's behaviour changed "from charming to frightening to nasty," a prosecutor has alleged.
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Russell Brand learns his fate in rape and sex assault case

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All nine members of the Bank of England's policy committee have voted for an interest rate hike. (AP PHOTO)

Bank of England raises rates for first time in 3 years

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