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Several buildings were destroyed after wildfires broke out on the outskirts of Chita, a city in Russia’s Far East, on Tuesday, according to the Russian Emergency Ministry.
Fueled by strong winds and dry grass, the…
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Dominican Republic nightclub roof collapse kills at least 98
At least 98 people have died and 160 others have been injured after a roof collapsed at a nightclub in the capital of the Dominican Republic, the authorities said.
Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the emergency operations centre, said on Tuesday night that rescue efforts were…
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Suspected US airstrikes kill six in Yemen, Houthi rebels say
The US airstrike campaign, which has been focused on countering rebel attacks on shipping in the region due to the Israel-Hamas conflict, has reportedly claimed at least 79 lives so far, based on casualty reports from the Houthis.
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US stocks drop again following another day of market volatility
US stocks tumbled again on Tuesday following another day of market volatility, with Wall Street shifting from an early surge to a sharp decline by the close.
After posting gains in the morning, stocks began to dip following President Trump’s announcement that the US would impose a…
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Protesters gather on Budapest bridge for fourth week against Hungary’s ban on LGBTQ+ events
Thousands of protesters gathered in Hungary’s capital for the fourth consecutive week on Tuesday, voicing opposition to a new law enacted by populist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s nationalist government, which bans LGBTQ+ Pride events.
The legislation, fast-tracked through…
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US Defence Secretary claims China poses an ongoing threat to the Panama Canal
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said China poses an ongoing threat to the Panama Canal, but that together the US and Panama will keep the key waterway secure.
Speaking at a ribbon cutting for a new US-financed dock at the Vasco Nuñez de Balboa Naval Base after a meeting with…
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Putin’s envoys are literally fighting over chairs, sabotaging Ukraine peace talks
This week, Putin’s envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, confirmed a new round of US-Russian talks on a Ukraine ceasefire, though the date and location remain undisclosed. Once virtually unknown, Dmitriev has emerged as Putin’s unexpected point man on Ukraine—his most critical geopolitical…
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Latest news bulletin | April 8th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Libya cracks down on 10 aid groups accused of helping migrants settle in the country
The Internal Security Agency said the organisations were also suspected of money laundering because they avoided transparency in how financial transfers are made for their projects.
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South Korea fires warning shots after North Korean troops cross border
South Korea’s military fired warning shots at a group of North Korean soldiers who crossed the border on Tuesday, according to Seoul government officials.
It has been almost a year since the last report of troops from North Korea violating the heavily fortified demarcation line…
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