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Israel 'tightens siege' of Gaza City as Hamas reviews Trump peace plan

October 2, 2025 - 01:38
The defence minister warns Palestinians to leave, saying those remaining will be considered "terrorists and supporters of terror".
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Hunter S Thompson's death to be reviewed by US investigators 20 years later

October 2, 2025 - 00:32
Investigators will review the writer's 2005 death, which was ruled a suicide, at the family's request though there in no new evidence of foul play.
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Israel 'tightens siege' of Gaza City as Hamas reviews Trump peace plan

October 2, 2025 - 00:04
The defence minister warns Palestinians to leave, saying those remaining will be considered "terrorists and supporters of terror".
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Munich Oktoberfest to re-open after fatal house fire and bomb threat

October 1, 2025 - 23:45
The annual beer festival was closed for several hours because of possible links to an explosion and fire.
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Internet access returns to Afghanistan after Taliban blackout

October 1, 2025 - 23:35
A 48-hour shutdown imposed by the Taliban government hit firms, flights and risked further isolating women.
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Danish PM calls for strong answer from EU leaders to Russia's hybrid attacks

October 1, 2025 - 21:45
Copenhagen is on alert as EU leaders discuss boosting their defences in response to disruption from drones and Russian war planes.
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Jobs, travel, national parks - what impact will US shutdown have?

October 1, 2025 - 21:13
Washington's political gridlock could inflict wide-ranging miseries, as anything deemed non-essential will be put on hold.
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'It's safe now': See students pulled from rubble of collapsed school

October 1, 2025 - 21:04
Dramatic rescue footage shows the boys in Indonesia pulled to safety after their school collapsed.
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Sudanese city under siege: 'My son's whole body is full of shrapnel'

October 1, 2025 - 21:01
Civilians pay the price as paramilitary fighters intensify their offensive to take full control of el-Fasher.
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Bowen: Momentum is the strength of Trump's Gaza plan, but lack of detail is its weakness

October 1, 2025 - 21:00
The plan is a significant moment - but it lacks the nuts and bolts that determine whether diplomatic agreements hold together, or don't.
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'It's safe now': See students pulled from rubble of collapsed school

October 1, 2025 - 20:59
Watch: Three students rescued after hours trapped under school rubble
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Kenya offers reward as anger grows over failure to arrest suspected serial killer

October 1, 2025 - 20:33
Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, a prime suspect in the murder of more than 40 women, escaped from custody over a year ago.
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Funfair ride breaks apart at school event in LA

October 1, 2025 - 20:16
No serious injuries were reported when parts of the ride came loose at a school event in Los Angeles.
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South African firebrand MP Malema convicted of firing a gun in public

October 1, 2025 - 19:57
Julius Malema, known for his incendiary rhetoric, was recently convicted of hate speech.
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Man suspected of ordering murder of three Argentine women arrested

October 1, 2025 - 19:39
The brutal torture and killing of the three women in Argentina sent shockwaves through the region.
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State of calamity in Philippines province as earthquake kills 69

October 1, 2025 - 18:19
The earthquake comes barely more than a week after the country was hit by back-to-back typhoons.
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State of calamity in Philippines province as earthquake kills 69

October 1, 2025 - 18:19
The earthquake comes barely more than a week after the country was hit by back-to-back typhoons.
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South African firebrand MP Malema convicted of firing a gun in public

October 1, 2025 - 18:19
Julius Malema, known for his incendiary rhetoric, was recently convicted of hate speech.
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Oktoberfest opening delayed in Munich after fatal fire and bomb threat

October 1, 2025 - 17:52
Mayor Dieter Reiter said the Oktoberfest would remain closed until early evening because of a bomb threat.
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Brown bear heavyweight Chunk wins Fat Bear Week despite injury

October 1, 2025 - 17:29
The bear was praised for his resilience and adaptability after beginning the contest with a broken jaw.
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