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Forensic workers and police officers work at the hotel where British singer Liam Payne died in Buenos Aires on October 16, 2024.

Liam Payne: Three charged in relation to singer’s death

Three people have been charged in connection with the death of Liam Payne, Argentinian authorities have said.

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Former President Donald Trump suffered an embarrassing blow in Wisconsin, his microphone died as he tried to win votes in a packed stadium.

‘Seething’ Trump fumes at staffer, crowds erupt with fury

Former President Donald Trump suffered an embarrassing blow in Wisconsin, silencing the Republican candidate while crowds erupted with frustration.

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A 19-year-old supermarket worker was discovered inside a walk-in oven at a Walmart. (File image).

Teen body found in walk-in oven at major supermarket

A supermarket worker has made a grim discovery, locating the body of her 19-year-old colleague inside a walk-in oven of a major supermarket.

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Alexander Downer has rebuked Caribbean countries calling for reparations over the UK’s colonial past.

‘Absurd’: Downer blasts Caribbean nations’ reparations call

Australia’s longest-serving foreign minister delivered a blunt reply when asked about the hot topic for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting.

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China’s Xi Jinping, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia.

Why Putin is using BRICS summit to shake up the world order

The Kremlin hopes to turn the fifteenth annual meeting of the bloc into a rallying point for defying Western Influence in global affairs.

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Former Bolivian president Jeanine Añez leaves the Miraflores women's prison in La Paz in handcuffs guarded by police officers to attend her trial on October 17, 2024. - A court in La Paz will begin a criminal trial on Thursday against former Bolivian president Jeanine Áñez, for allegedly planning a ‘coup d'état’ against the then president, Evo Morales, in 2019. (Photo by DANIEL MIRANDA / AFP) DANIEL MIRANDA

Bolivian ex-president jailed for decade faces new trial

Jeanine Anez has been accused of terrorism, criminal association and improper use of influence over the 2019 protests that forced then-president Evo Morales out of office.

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A man has been shot dead on the beach behind a luxury hotel in Cancun.

Holiday horror as man shot dead, assassins flee on jet skis

Holidaymakers have had their dream getaway descend into horror when four armed men gunned down a businessman before fleeing on jet skis. 

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Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance (left) is set to debate Democratic rival Tim Walz (right).

Walz, Vance to spar in US vice presidential debate

Tim Walz is expected to target JD Vance's past comments and false claims on immigrants when the US vice presidential candidates face off in a televised debate.

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Hurricane John has brought damaging winds and dangerous flooding to Mexico.

Two dead as massive storm brings flooding, landslides

Two people have died as the hurricane causes flooding and dangerous landslides.

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Hurricane John is rapidly developing into a major catastrophic storm.

Hurricane John ramps up to Category 3 before hitting Mexico

The hurricane’s unexpected surge in strength with 190km/h winds caught scientists, authorities and residents of the area by surprise.

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Last month, X blocked nationwide in Brazil after months of tension with owner Elon Musk. (AP PHOTO)

Musk's X skirts Brazil ban and returns to some users

Some Brazilian users have regained access to X, but it may be short-lived as the dispute between the South American nation and Elon Musk continues.

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President Nicolas Maduro addresses supporters after his controversial win.

Venezuela’s opposition goes on oil offensive against Maduro

The nation’s opposition coalition has called on the US to cancel the oil licences in the South American country to pressure President Nicolas Maduro in the wake of his controversial election win.

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Brazilian Sao Paulo mayoral candidate Jose Luiz Datena attacked his opponent Pablo Marcal with a chair on live TV. TV Cultura

Mayoral candidate hits rival with chair at live TV debate

The victim was taken to hospital after the televised melee with a fractured rib and dislocated fingers.

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The US said there was overwhelming evidence Edmundo González won the July election.

Fresh blow for Maduro rival in disputed Venezuelan election

The new development came as the Venezuelan president and his allies continue to face international pressure over a lack of transparency in the July 28 poll.

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Brazil blocked the social network X after owner Elon Musk refused to comply with a Brazilian judges orders to suspend certain accounts.

How Brazil’s fight against fake news led to X being gagged

Australia threatened to crack down on X, but Brazil’s top court has actually followed through and suppressed Elon Musk’s social media platform.

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