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Washington DC house explodes as police respond to call

December 6, 2023 - 01:46
A huge explosion destroys at least one home in a suburb of Washington DC as police executed a search warrant.
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China's debt outlook downgraded as economy slows

December 6, 2023 - 00:52
The Moody's credit rating agency warns of "broad downside risks" as the country faces a need for stimulus.
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Breaking down the Grand Theft Auto VI trailer...in 79 seconds

December 6, 2023 - 00:28
Here's what our main takeaways are from the long-awaited trailer for the gaming blockbuster.
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Israel probes claims share traders knew of Hamas attack in advance

December 6, 2023 - 00:24
Investors betting against Israeli shares may have made large sums, an academic study suggests.
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23andMe: Profiles of 6.9 million people hacked

December 5, 2023 - 22:48
Hackers were able to gain access because some customers reused old passwords, biotech company 23andMe said.
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'Huge risk' of Christmas attacks, warns EU

December 5, 2023 - 22:27
European Commissioner Ylva Johansson says the Israel-Hamas war is increasing tensions.
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Nelson Mandela and how young South Africans view his legacy

December 5, 2023 - 22:10
A decade after Nelson Mandela's death, young South Africans are increasingly re-evaluating his legacy.
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Chandrayaan-3: India Moon mission's propulsion module returns to Earth's orbit

December 5, 2023 - 21:19
Isro says the return of Chandrayaan-3's propulsion module is significant for future manned missions.
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E-cigarettes: France backs bill to ban disposable vapes

December 5, 2023 - 20:06
The French parliament votes in favour but it still needs backing from the Senate and the EU Commission.
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Mauritania's ex-President Aziz jailed for five years for corruption

December 5, 2023 - 19:46
Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz was charged alongside 10 others for various corruption-related offences.
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New Zealand: Thousands march against new government's reversal of Indigenous policies

December 5, 2023 - 18:38
The new right-wing government wants to re-interpret the nation's Indigenous treaty.
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Nigeria airstrike 'mistakenly' kills worshippers at religious festival

December 5, 2023 - 18:18
The army was targeting "terrorists" when civilians were hit by accident, the state governor says.
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YouTuber Trevor Jacob jailed after crashing plane for views

December 5, 2023 - 16:32
Trevor Jacob is sentenced to six months in prison for staging a plane crash for social media clicks.
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Watch: Maori MP performs haka before swearing oath to King

December 5, 2023 - 16:01
Rawiri Waititim, an advocate for Maori rights, broke protocol as he was inducted into New Zealand's parliament.
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World Mullet Championships: Army doctor wins in Australia

December 5, 2023 - 15:13
Army GP Alastair Bush wins the international category at the World Mullet Championships in Australia.
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Spread of gang violence wrecks Sweden's peaceful image

December 5, 2023 - 15:01
Several passers-by are among those killed in gangland shootings and bombings beyond the big cities.
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COP28: Record number of fossil fuel delegates at climate talks

December 5, 2023 - 14:00
Over 2,400 participants are linked to coal, oil and gas, four times more than attended last year's gathering.
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Firefighters rescue injured owl from crows

December 5, 2023 - 13:31
An injured owl in the Russian city of Smolensk has the good fortune to end up outside a fire station.
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Hundreds search for 12 missing on Indonesian volcano

December 5, 2023 - 13:24
Eleven hikers were killed after Sumatra's Mount Marapi erupted over the weekend.
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Home near Washington DC explodes as police surround armed suspect

December 5, 2023 - 12:16
Residents across the area said they heard a loud bang and felt their homes shake.
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