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Watch: How an orchard in Turkey survived a wildfire

August 28, 2025 - 23:53
Recent wildfires scorched vast areas across Turkey, but one orchard in the north-western province of Bursa stood untouched.
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US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over attempt to fire her

August 28, 2025 - 23:35
President Donald Trump has accused Cook of mortgage fraud, and invoked constitutional power that allows him to fire governors.
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UK, France and Germany move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran

August 28, 2025 - 23:29
The three powers trigger a snapback process, which could restore sanctions in 30 days, amid ongoing concerns over Iran's nuclear programme.
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Cases of flesh-eating screwworm on the rise in Mexico

August 28, 2025 - 21:42
The parasites mainly infest cattle but there have also been dozens of cases involving people.
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Israeli strikes kill six Syrian troops, Syria says

August 28, 2025 - 20:13
The Israeli military declined to comment on reports of the strikes, which Syria condemned.
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Israeli strikes kill six Syrian troops, Syria says

August 28, 2025 - 20:13
The Israeli military declined to comment on reports of the strikes, which Syria condemned.
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Top official embroiled in Equatorial Guinea sex tape scandal jailed

August 28, 2025 - 19:52
A nephew of Equatorial Guinea's president is sentenced to eight years for embezzlement.
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'My friend got hit in the back': Witnesses describe terror of US school shooting

August 28, 2025 - 19:36
One young boy says he was protected from gunfire in a church by a friend who lay on top of him and was shot.
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Punches and slaps: Watch as Mexican Senate debate ends in brawl

August 28, 2025 - 18:52
A fight erupted in the senate involving two senior Mexican politicians.
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Caning and fines for those caught in Singapore drug vape crackdown

August 28, 2025 - 17:34
A rise in popularity of vapes laced with etomidate, an anaesthetic drug, has caused widespread alarm.
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Caning and fines for those caught in Singapore drug vape crackdown

August 28, 2025 - 17:34
A rise in popularity of vapes laced with etomidate, an anaesthetic drug, has caused widespread alarm.
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FBI investigates Minneapolis school shooting as anti-Catholic hate crime

August 28, 2025 - 17:06
Two children were killed when an attacker opened fire through the windows of the city's Annunciation Church.
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Xi shows Trump who holds the cards as he sets up meeting with Kim and Putin

August 28, 2025 - 16:13
The leaders of North Korea and Russia will attend China's military parade next week - a win for Xi.
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un to join Putin at China military parade

August 28, 2025 - 14:02
The reclusive North Korean leader's attendance at the event comes days after Trump said he wants to meet Kim.
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Teenager who shot Colombian senator sentenced to seven years

August 28, 2025 - 13:26
The 39-year-old politician was shot in the head during a presidential rally in Bogotá in June.
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Teenager who shot Columbian senator sentenced to 7 years

August 28, 2025 - 13:26
The 39-year-old politician was shot in the head during a presidential rally in Bogotá in June.
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How Tokyo is using AI video to prepare for a Mt Fuji eruption

August 28, 2025 - 12:56
Tokyo authorities say they released the AI-generated video to raise awareness and help people prepare for disaster - but how likely is Mt Fuji to actually erupt?
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Child among three killed in overnight attack on Kyiv

August 28, 2025 - 12:39
More than 20 districts were targeted in the bombardment which involved missiles, officials say.
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Kim Jong Un to join Putin and other leaders at China military parade

August 28, 2025 - 12:26
The parade will mark the 80th anniversary of China's war against Japan and the end of World War Two.
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Spain and Portugal wildfires drive worst EU season on record

August 28, 2025 - 12:13
Wildfires have scorched southern Europe and new research suggests climate change played a major role.
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