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August ties world record for hottest month as global heat tops 1.5°C

Global temperatures reaches 16.96°C, briefly exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels as extreme heat, wildfires, floods and droughts intensified worldwide

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China-India put aside struggles to revive business ties despite diplomatic rapprochement

The visit may reduce persistent restrictions on investment, visas and critical technology which highlight the deep trust deficit still hampering business ties b...

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Iran-US war escalates with attacks on 10 ships near Strait of Hormuz

The strikes send oil prices above US$100 a barrel and raising fresh fears over global energy supplies

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UK to force Apple, Google to block children from taking and sharing nude images

Britain will introduce legislation requiring technology companies including Apple and Google to prevent children from taking, viewing or sharing nude images on...

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Meta platforms ran hundreds of ads with suspected child abuse material: report

The alleged illicit ads reach more than 29,000 users, according to the Tech Transparency Project

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Nepal floods cut off healthcare for patients in Rasuwa, Nuwakot

The situation leaves seriously ill patients dependent on costly air evacuations and forcing others to endure delays in treatment

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Conflict widens as Houthis strike Saudi Arabia, US hits Iranian oil tankers

The US destroyed five Iranian crude oil carriers and Iran fired missiles at a US base in Jordan, sending oil prices higher amid renewed fears of regional supply...

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73 injured in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as Riyadh vows response

The attack prompts the Saudi-led coalition to vow decisive action against the Iran-backed group amid a sharp escalation in hostilities

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Iran warns US attacks could trigger strikes on Gulf energy assets

Renewed hostilities threaten to further disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and push oil prices higher

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Five dead, five injured as Amazon Air Cargo plane crashes on runway

The Boeing 767-300 cargo plane, said to be from San Juan, Puerto Rico, failed to stop on the runway, skidded and hit several vehicles before coming to rest near...

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Ili Lewotolok erupts again, authorities tighten safety warning

The volcano sends a thick ash column 400 metres into the air as authorities warn residents and visitors to stay outside designated danger zones

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Global food prices surge to highest level since 2022

The FAO Food Price Index rose for a third consecutive month in August as sugar, cereals, vegetable oils, meat and dairy prices all increased amid mounting clima...

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Israel still pursuing Gaza displacement plan, Katz Admits

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says the plan to remove Palestinians from Gaza remains on the table, despite US President Donald Trump having frozen the pr...