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Young tourists' deadly encounter with bad drinks in Laos party town

Young tourists' deadly encounter with bad drinks in Laos party town

Bad alcohol in Laos tourist spot leads to four deaths including Australian and American visitors. Teen victim moved to Thailand for treatment but didnt make it

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Two global powers block US plan for Haiti's security transformation

Two global powers block US plan for Haiti's security transformation

Major disagreement emerges over international security presence in Haiti as gang violence hits new peak. Local forces lost control over most of the capital while attacks on key infrastructure continue

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Senate divided: Ethics report holds key to next Attorney General pick

Senate divided: Ethics report holds key to next Attorney General pick

House ethics panel hits deadlock on releasing findings about **Matt Gaetz**‚ Trumpʼs pick for Attorney General. Senate Republicans seek more info while VP-elect **Vance** helps build support

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Church head steps down: Hidden summer camp scandal changes everything

Church head steps down: Hidden summer camp scandal changes everything

Top Anglican leader faces consequences for decade-old abuse case cover-up. Investigation shows he didnt report criminal acts at summer camps in England and Africa back in 2013

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Biden team makes huge money move for Ukraine before next president takes over

Biden team makes huge money move for Ukraine before next president takes over

US government writes-off almost five billion dollars in Ukraineʼs debt as part of wider support package. This quick-action comes just months before the next administration change-over

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Norwegian royal family member faces serious charges after court decision

Norwegian royal family member faces serious charges after court decision

Norwegian crown princessʼs son gets week-long detention over assault accusations. Case brings attention to wider social issues while **Marius Borg Hoiby** denies all charges through his legal team

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Trump eyes Johns Hopkins expert to run America's biggest drug watchdog

Trump eyes Johns Hopkins expert to run America's biggest drug watchdog

Trump plans to put **Martin Makary** in charge of the FDA‚ sources say. The Johns Hopkins surgeon who co-created a global surgery safety checklist might replace current commissioner Califf

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Senate makes crucial decision about weapons deal with Israel that changes everything

Senate makes crucial decision about weapons deal with Israel that changes everything

US Senate voted down a proposal to stop selling military equipment to Israel with a strong bi-partisan majority. The vote happened while discussions about Gazaʼs humanitarian state continue

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Small Italian town offers Americans $1 homes in unique immigration plan

Small Italian town offers Americans $1 homes in unique immigration plan

A quiet Italian village wants Americans to buy its empty houses for just one dollar. Local officials think US newcomers could bring fresh life to Ollolai‚ making it their special plan for town revival

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House speaker sets new bathroom rules before historic Congress member arrival

House speaker sets new bathroom rules before historic Congress member arrival

New policy about single-sex facilities usage in Capitol buildings announced by House leadership. Rule comes months before first-ever transgender Congress member takes office

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Native American voting gap: Numbers show surprising pattern in US elections

Native American voting gap: Numbers show surprising pattern in US elections

Fresh data shows major voting differences between tribal lands and other areas in 21 US states. Research points to a wider gap during presidential races compared to mid-term elections

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US diplomat rushes between Beirut and Tel Aviv to stop Lebanon border clashes

US diplomat rushes between Beirut and Tel Aviv to stop Lebanon border clashes

US envoy seeks deal between Israel and Hezbollah after two months of cross-border fighting. Progress made in Beirut talks while Israel demands strict security measures near its northern border

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Small Italian town offers $1 homes to Americans seeking post-election escape

Small Italian town offers $1 homes to Americans seeking post-election escape

A tiny Italian village wants to attract US citizens with super-cheap housing deals after upcoming elections. Mayor says Americans will get special fast-track process to help save dying town

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Major tech giant's stock takes hit despite strong financial performance

Major tech giant's stock takes hit despite strong financial performance

Leading chip manufacturer sees market value adjustment following latest earnings report. Companyʼs global supply chain and international partnerships face scrutiny in changing business landscape

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Canadian minister quits over ancestry story that shocked Trudeau's cabinet

Canadian minister quits over ancestry story that shocked Trudeau's cabinet

Employment minister **Randy Boissonnault** left his post after changing story about indigenous roots. His exit adds pressure on **Justin Trudeauʼs** leadership as polls show dropping support

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New Trump team picks signal major shift in US South Asia policy

New Trump team picks signal major shift in US South Asia policy

Trumpʼs latest cabinet selections show strong pro-India stance for his upcoming administration. Key positions filled with politicians who support deeper US-India ties and take firm position on China

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US prosecutors target Indian energy mogul in massive solar contracts scandal

US prosecutors target Indian energy mogul in massive solar contracts scandal

Federal charges hit Indian business leader over solar energy dealings and investor deception. US Justice Department alleges quarter-billion dollar bribery scheme involving government contracts

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Trump jumps into music business with expensive patriotic guitars

Trump jumps into music business with expensive patriotic guitars

Former president adds guitars to his growing product line which includes bibles and sneakers. New collection features patriotic designs with prices from $1‚250 to $10‚000

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New EU commission gets green light: What's different this time?

New EU commission gets green light: What's different this time?

The European Parliament just picked its fresh policy team with a notable shift in political direction. The new commission brings together various political groups to guide EUʼs path for next half-decade

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South Asia's toxic winter: How new political shifts are changing regional dynamics

South Asia's toxic winter: How new political shifts are changing regional dynamics

Winter smog reaches dangerous levels across India and Pakistan while regional politics take unexpected turns. Trumpʼs pro-India cabinet picks and Sri Lankaʼs political transformation signal major changes in South Asia

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Chinese ship with Russian captain stops after Baltic Sea cables mysteriously break

Chinese ship with Russian captain stops after Baltic Sea cables mysteriously break

Two key undersea cables in Baltic Sea stopped working within 24hrs. Danish navy now watches Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3 which passed through damaged area on its way from Russian port

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Brazil turns centuries-old Black resistance day into national holiday

Brazil turns centuries-old Black resistance day into national holiday

Brazil made Black Consciousness Day a national celebration for the first time this year. The holiday honors Zumbi‚ a freedom fighter who led an independent community of escaped slaves over three centuries ago

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New migrant group starts journey north from Mexican border town

New migrant group starts journey north from Mexican border town

A group of 1‚500 people started moving from southern Mexico towards the US border. The migrants‚ mostly from Central and South America‚ began their trek from a town where many others remain stuck

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ICC faces double-hit: New US president threatens while top prosecutor under investigation

ICC faces double-hit: New US president threatens while top prosecutor under investigation

International Criminal Court deals with two major problems: possible US sanctions after Trumpʼs win and internal crisis over misconduct claims Its work on Israel-Palestine case continues despite these set-backs.

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Trump's return puts global justice court in hot water over Israel probe

Trump's return puts global justice court in hot water over Israel probe

International Criminal Court faces double-trouble: US political pressure and internal leadership crisis. New probe into Israel-Palestine conflict brings sanctions threat while prosecutor deals with workplace misconduct claims

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Trump's unique cabinet picks raise eyebrows in Washington political circles

Trump's unique cabinet picks raise eyebrows in Washington political circles

Former president-elect made non-traditional choices for top government roles about 8 years ago. His picks showed little regard for Senate approval process despite having majority support

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Manhattan's new top prosecutor shares fresh take on crypto and Wall Street rules

Manhattan's new top prosecutor shares fresh take on crypto and Wall Street rules

Former SEC chief **Jay Clayton** gets nod for Manhattanʼs lead prosecutor role focusing on financial oversight. His plans include faster deal approvals and new approach to digital money flows

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Regional leaders make key military choices for eastern Congo's future

Regional leaders make key military choices for eastern Congo's future

Southern African officials gathered in Zimbabwe to discuss regional security matters. Leaders voted to keep troops in Congo for another year while addressing Mozambiqueʼs post-election issues

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China's top military official skips crucial meeting with US defense chief

China's top military official skips crucial meeting with US defense chief

Chinese defense minister opts out of planned talks with US counterpart at ASEAN-Plus gathering in Laos. The move comes shortly after high-level Xi-Biden discussions on key global matters

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Why Lebanon's military patrols cant protect its own skies

Why Lebanon's military patrols cant protect its own skies

Lebanese military shows presence in bomb-damaged Beirut with basic US-supplied equipment. Foreign aid keeps army operational but doesnt provide advanced defense capabilities

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