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More than 100 Philippine cities and towns were hit by power outages caused by Typhoon Man-yi.
World
Jim Gomez

Typhoon leaves seven dead in landslide in Philippines

At least seven people are dead from a landslide in the Philippines caused by Typhoon Man-yi, the latest of back-to-back storms to ravage the nation.

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Donald Trump’s presidency could actually mean a fast-tracked AUKUS subs deal, according to one defence expert.
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Australia
Latika M Bourke

Trump could make AUKUS more expensive, but faster

A former Bush administration adviser and Pentagon staffer has made a bold prediction on President-elect Donald Trump and AUKUS, claiming things could get more expensive, but faster.

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UK
Anonymous

My affair during a sexless marriage got me the baby I wanted

It may sound callous and selfish but having an affair turned out to be the best thing I ever did.

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Pete Hegseth has denied any wrongdoing after sexual assault allegations against him were made public.
World
Eric Tucker

Trump’s Pentagon pick paid woman after sex assault claims

A former Fox News host, picked by President-elect Donald Trump as the new Pentagon boss, has denied any wrongdoing after he paid off women after sexual assault claims.

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Civil defence workers extinguish a fire at the site of an Israeli airstrike in central Beirut.
World
FADI TAWIL, BASSEM MROUE and WAFAA SHURAFA

Hezbollah spokesman killed in Beirut as 30 more die in Gaza

Mohammed Afif al-Naboulsi was killed in a strike on the Arab socialist Baath party’s office in Beirut, Hezbollah confirmed in a statement as more strikes kill in Gaza.

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The human head that washed ashore in South Florida this week belonged to a missing 19-year-old swimmer, police said Friday.
USA
Antonio Planas and Juliette Arcodia

Grim final moments of teen who was decapitated while swimming

The 19-year-old’s head washed ashore on a Florida beach last week.

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The plane crashed into cars and campervans at Pomona.
USA
Glenn Valencich

Shock as plane crashes at drag racing championships

The finals were brought to a sudden halt when the emergency situation unfolded.

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Hospitals in Bangladesh are struggling to cope with the rising number of patients with dengue.
Asia Pacific
Ruma Paul

Over 400 dead as dengue fever outbreak worsens

Rising temperatures and a longer storm season are driving a deadly dengue fever outbreak that has killed over 400 and overwhelmed hospitals across Bangladesh.

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Donna Nelson is on trial in Japan.
Asia Pacific
Rachael Ward

Perth grandmother's drug trafficking trial begins in Japan

The trial of Australian grandmother Donna Nelson, who was detained in Japan on drug trafficking allegations, is about to begin.

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US President Joe Biden has given permission for Ukraine to fire long range missiles into Russia.
US Politics
Staff Writers

Biden allows Ukraine to use US arms to strike Russia

US President Joe Biden has given Ukraine permission to use its long-range weapons to strike deep into Russia.

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Joe Biden met with his Chinese counterpart XI Jinping one last time after the APEC Summit, but they seemed to have a message for a man who wasn’t in the room.
World
The Washington Post

Biden and Xi meet, seem to aim cautionary comments at Trump

Joe Biden has met with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping one last time to cool rising tensions between their countries. But they seemed to aim their messages at a man who wasn’t in the room: Donald Trump.

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Chinese police say eight people have been killed in a stabbing attack in Wuxi.
Asia Pacific
Digital Staff

Horror as former student kills eight in college stabbing rampage

A suspected motive for the attack has been revealed.

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A hospital ward in Uttar Pradesh state was well ablaze when firefighters arrived.
Asia Pacific
Biswajeet Banerjee

Fire engulfs Jhansi hospital ward, killing 10 babies

Ten newborn babies are dead and more than a dozen more are fighting for life after a fire engulfed a hospital ward in northern India.

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A human head washed ashore in South Florida this week. The person from which it came has now been identified.
World
Antonio Planas and Juliette Arcodia

Human head that washed ashore in South Florida belonged to missing swimmer

The gruesome discovery was made by a worker who saw the head bobbing along close to shore.

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: Karoline Leavitt is seen leaving Trump Tower on April 25, 2024 in New York, New York. (Photo by MEGA/GC Images)
World
Michelle L. Price

Donald Trump appoints youngest White House press secretary in history

Karoline Leavitt is just 27, but has already been working as Trump’s campaign spokesperson.

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