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Hurricane threatens US East Coast with life-threatening waves

August 18, 2025 - 18:44
The Category 4 storm threatens to bring life-threatening surf and rip currents to the US East Coast.
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Rescuers in Nigeria search for dozens missing after boat capsizes

August 18, 2025 - 18:35
Safety regulations are rarely enforced leading to a large number of accidents on the waterways.
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War-torn Myanmar to hold first general election since 2021 coup

August 18, 2025 - 16:27
Critics have denounced the vote as a sham that will be used to entrench the military government's power.
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War-torn Myanmar to hold first general election since 2021 coup

August 18, 2025 - 16:27
Critics have denounced the vote as a sham that will be used to entrench the military government's power.
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I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning

August 18, 2025 - 14:00
Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice.
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I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning

August 18, 2025 - 14:00
Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice.
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I saw a kaleidoscopic light before going blind, says survivor of Laos methanol poisoning

August 18, 2025 - 14:00
Calum Macdonald and the families of three people who died in South East Asia call on the Foreign Office for clearer travel advice.
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Qantas hit with record fine for illegal layoffs during pandemic

August 18, 2025 - 13:46
Australia's biggest airline was sued for firing ground staff in 2020 as aviation came to a standstill.
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Swatch sorry for 'slanted eyes' ad after China uproar

August 18, 2025 - 13:27
The image of a model pulling the corners of his eyes resembled a racist image, critics say.
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Swatch sorry for 'slanted eyes' ad after China uproar

August 18, 2025 - 13:27
The image of a model pulling the corners of his eyes resembled a racist image, critics say.
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Bindi Irwin says she was made to feel 'ashamed' of endometriosis pain

August 18, 2025 - 11:59
Her story has reignited conversations about the condition that affects about one in ten women.
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Bolivia set to elect first non-left wing president in two decades

August 18, 2025 - 11:51
The rightward turn by the Bolivian electorate can see changes in economic policies and closer US ties.
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Bolivia set to elect first non-left wing president in two decades

August 18, 2025 - 11:51
The rightward turn by the Bolivian electorate can see changes in economic policies and closer US ties.
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New wave of African pride rises in the Caribbean

August 18, 2025 - 09:43
From jollof rice in St Lucia to Afrobeats in Jamaica, islanders find new ways to embrace Africa.
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Whirlwind day of White House talks could reshape Ukraine's future

August 18, 2025 - 09:15
The Washington meeting could prove to be crucial to the future of Ukraine, and all of Europe's security.
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Washington talks could prove more vital for Ukraine's future than Trump-Putin summit

August 18, 2025 - 09:15
The Washington meeting could prove to be crucial to the future of Ukraine, and all of Europe's security.
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Zelensky and allies head to White House for Ukraine talks

August 18, 2025 - 09:09
European leaders will join Zelensky as he attends a crunch meeting with Trump on the Russia-Ukraine war.
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