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Powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake shakes Northern Japan

A strong earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale struck off Japan's northern Pacific coast, shaking buildings hundreds of kilometres away in Tokyo and pro...

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Taiwan ramps up war readiness as threat window for China attack narrows

Taiwan launches a new series of rapid-response military drills amid growing concerns that China could swiftly convert routine exercises into a real attack

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Rubio embarks on Gulf diplomatic push amid ally concerns over Trump's Iran deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a high-stakes Gulf tour aimed at reassuring regional allies uneasy over concessions contained in the US President’s a...

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Iran rules out missile curbs despite US accord as Pezeshkian defends defence doctrine

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declares that Tehran's ballistic missile programme remains non-negotiable despite the newly released 14-point memorandum of...

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Man jailed for molesting Singapore Airlines stewardess while friends laughed

According to court documents, the accused was on board a Singapore-bound flight from Thailand with four friends on Feb 9 when they turned rowdy.

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US waives Iran sanctions as peace talks deliver breakthrough on regional ceasefire

Hostilities in Lebanon have eased and both sides prepare for further technical talks

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Trump blames Starmer’s leadership failings as British PM steps down as Labour leader

The US President expresses hope that Britain's next leader will restore closer transatlantic cooperation and address mounting domestic challenges

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation

Starmer was elected leader of the Labour Party in April 2020 and became prime minister on 5 July 2024 following Labour's general election victory.

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US-Iran talks yield 60-day roadmap as Strait Of Hormuz reopens, easing fears of global energy shock

Both sides commit to technical talks aimed at securing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, de-escalating regional conflict and preventing further disruption...

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76-year-old killed after Tesla 'on auto-pilot' crashes into her home

Michael Butler was driving a Tesla Model 3 in Katy, Texas, on Friday evening when the car ran into a house at a “high rate of speed” and struck Martha Avila

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Oil prices rise after Iran shuts Hormuz again, Trump threatens new attacks

Iran again announced it had closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli and US violations of the interim peace deal.

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Los Angeles mayor declares local emergency as uncontrolled warehouse blaze rages into third day

Mayor orders officials to bypass bureaucratic red tape and fast-track immediate disaster relief as toxic smoke continues to blanket nearby neighbourhoods

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World Cup ball controversy erupts as experts question unpredictable behaviour of Adidas Trionda

The official football is said to be contributing to a surge in long-range goals and high-profile errors, raising concerns about its impact on elite goalkeeping...