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French PM survives major test but breathing space will not last long

October 16, 2025 - 22:46
Sébastien Lecornu survives two confidence votes in parliament and can now focus on passing the 2026 budget.
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French PM survives confidence votes after freezing Macron's pension reform

October 16, 2025 - 22:46
After five days in office, Lecornu has survived a first major ordeal in parliament and can now focus on passing the 2026 budget.
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Greece passes labour law allowing 13-hour workdays in some cases

October 16, 2025 - 22:12
Under the new law, annual overtime is capped at 150 hours, and the standard 40-hour week still remains in place.
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Clashes between police and Gen Z protesters in Peru leave one dead

October 16, 2025 - 21:50
The protests come just days after a new president was sworn in following Dina Boluarte's impeachment.
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Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti attacked by guards, family says

October 16, 2025 - 21:08
The alleged attack on the 66-year-old is said to have left him unconscious. Israel's prison service called the claim "fake".
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Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti attacked by guards, family says

October 16, 2025 - 21:08
The alleged attack on the 66-year-old is said to have left him unconscious. Israel's prison service called the claim "fake".
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Oscar Wilde's library card reissued 130 years after being revoked over gay conviction

October 16, 2025 - 19:30
The celebrated Irish writer had his pass revoked in 1895 after being imprisoned for a gay relationship.
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Titan submersible imploded due to poor engineering, say US officials

October 16, 2025 - 18:43
The submersible disappeared from sensors on its journey to the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board.
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Flights halted at Kenyan airport as thousands turn out to receive Odinga's body

October 16, 2025 - 18:37
A sudden influx of mourners prompted authorities to relocate the public viewing ceremony.
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Titan imploded due to poor engineering, say US officials

October 16, 2025 - 15:49
The submersible disappeared on its journey to the wreck of the Titanic, killing all five people on board.
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Watch: Police fire tear gas at protesters in Peru

October 16, 2025 - 15:35
Police fired tear gas at protesters who could be seen sheltering in doorways.
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India's exports to US plunge as Trump's 50% tariffs kick in

October 16, 2025 - 15:10
US has become India's most severely affected market since the tariff war began.
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S Korea tycoon escapes paying $1bn in 'divorce of the century'

October 16, 2025 - 15:07
The high court has struck down an order for Chey Tae-won to pay a record divorce settlement to his ex-wife.
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Trump says Modi has agreed to stop buying Russian oil

October 16, 2025 - 14:37
The US president says the move is "a big stop", but there has been no confirmation so far from Delhi.
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China sacks officials over viral Arc'teryx fireworks show in Tibet

October 16, 2025 - 11:14
Videos of fireworks resembling a "rising dragon" erupting over Himalayan foothills had drawn backlash.
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China sacks officials over viral Arc'teryx fireworks show in Tibet

October 16, 2025 - 11:14
Videos of fireworks resembling a "rising dragon" erupting over Himalayan foothills had drawn backlash.
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Indian cinema tickets are getting pricier - but not everyone's complaining

October 16, 2025 - 09:36
Experts say while the big-screen magic still matters, it must come at a price that doesn't hurt the pocket.
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'I can't afford to save both twins': Sudan's war left one mother with an impossible choice

October 16, 2025 - 08:10
The destruction and hunger that Sudan's war has brought leaves parents with some impossible choices.
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'I can't afford to save both twins': Sudan's war left one mother with an impossible choice

October 16, 2025 - 08:10
The destruction and hunger that Sudan's war has brought leaves parents with some impossible choices.
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Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine's trains in 'battle for the railways'

October 16, 2025 - 08:04
In the last two months, Russia has hugely upped its attacks on Ukraine's trains and rail network.
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