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China deploys coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, escalating maritime tensions

The move prompts a firm response from Taipei as tensions over jurisdictional claims in surrounding waters continue to intensify

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Trump warns of ‘communist menace’ in Independence Day-eve address at Mount Rushmore

Trump links progressive Democratic gains in recent primaries to a broader ideological threat during a speech at Mount Rushmore ahead of Independence Day celebra...

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Trump grants clemency in emission cases; White House dismisses claims over Jho Low pardon

The White House rejects online speculation that fugitive financier Jho Low was among those granted clemency

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Venezuela defends earthquake response as death toll reaches 2,595

The leader says emergency responders acted immediately despite mounting criticism that civilians and international volunteers led much of the rescue effort foll...

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Magnitude 6.3 quake hits Indonesia’s Halmahera region

The earthquake struck Indonesia’s Halmahera region with early assessments indicating no immediate reports of damage or casualties

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Iran prepares mass funeral for Khamenei in show of unity after wartime killing

Authorities hope massive public turnout will demonstrate support for the Islamic Republic following his death in U.S.-Israeli strikes

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Ohio police rescue 16 children who were living in ‘house of horrors’ (video)

The children, who officials said were from the same family and living in squalid conditions surrounded by human faeces, ranged in age from one and a half to 18...

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Russian missile and drone barrage kills at least 17 in Kyiv (video)

Russia launches a large-scale overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and injuring more than 90 people

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Eight monks killed, 13 injured after being hit by pickup truck driven by child (video)

Rescue teams, police and emergency workers who arrived at the scene found many victims lying on the road and in roadside areas.

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US-Iran talks end without breakthrough as focus shifts to Strait Of Hormuz, frozen assets

Talks focused on technical issues surrounding maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the release of frozen Iranian assets while postponing discussion...

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US heatwave intensifies as record temperatures threaten holiday travel, public safety and World Cup fixtures

Temperatures exceeding 38°C with heat index levels reaching 46°C prompts emergency measures in major cities and raises concerns over public health and sporting...

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Kim Jong Un pledges stronger ties with China after “historic” XI summit in Pyongyang

Kim describes recent summit talks with President Xi Jinping as a “historic occasion” and pledging closer strategic cooperation between the two countries

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Former Israeli army chief Gadi Eisenkot launches election bid against Netanyahu

The move positions himself as a challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of national elections expected in October