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Thailand braces for more rain as death toll from recent flooding hits 31
Thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain are expected across much of upper Thailand from Monday through Wednesday, increasing the risk of flash flooding, particularly in low-lying areas, the Thailand Meteorological Department said.
Oct 05, 2026
Saudi Aramco boss says global oil stockpiles 'scarily t...
Saudi Aramco boss says global oil stockpiles 'scarily t...
Oct 05, 2026
Israel says 1,318 security personnel killed in 3 years ...
Israel says 1,318 security personnel killed in 3 years ...
Oct 05, 2026
Hundreds of French high schools shut as protests persis...
Hundreds of French high schools shut as protests persis...
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Tokyo 37-day record streak of rain comes to an end
Tokyo 37-day record streak of rain comes to an end
The Japanese capital's rainy season normally takes place in June, but the city has suffered regular heavy downpours throughout the summer, as well as heavy flooding across the wider Tokyo metro region.
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North Korea's Kim oversaw launch of missile that uses AI
North Korea's Kim oversaw launch of missile that uses AI
The AI technology means the missile is "capable of changing its flight orbit at a low altitude", Kim's powerful sister had said, adding this meant there was "no way to avoid" the attack.
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Zuckerberg skewered again on screen in 'The Social Reckoning'
Zuckerberg skewered again on screen in 'The Social Reckoning...
Hitting screens internationally from Wednesday, the follow-up movie "The Social Reckoning" by Aaron Sorkin delves into the darkest corners of Facebook's legacy, from spreading hate speech to encouraging political polarisation, and undermining democracy.
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US withdraws all bomber aircraft from UK airbase
US withdraws all bomber aircraft from UK airbase
Police were called to the base in southwest England on September 27 after a local farmer reported a group of men with several vans engaged in "suspicious" activity.
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What is fuelling French school protests?
What is fuelling French school protests?
The government has said that while the grievances may be legitimate, violence is not and has accused the hard-left of whipping up the movement.
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Trump tariffs a mixed bag for US auto industry
Trump tariffs a mixed bag for US auto industry
Since Trump returned to the White House, General Motors, Toyota, Ford and other carmakers have announced plans to expand US plants or shift production from overseas to make use of underutilized factories, as the industry navigated measures such as a 25-percent levy on imported autos. &nbs...
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India police investigate sexual harassment allegations during protests
India police investigate sexual harassment allegations durin...
Protests began on Friday demanding the Election Commission of India (ECI) chief Gyanesh Kumar step down, alleging wrongdoing during a large-scale voter-roll revision that has struck millions of names from the lists.
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Iran's IRGC hit 7 "violating" oilers in Hormuz Strait in 5 days -- media
Iran's IRGC hit 7 "violating" oilers in Hormuz Strait in 5 d...
Iran tightened its grip on the Strait of Hormuz on Feb. 28, barring safe passage of vessels belonging to or affiliated with Israel and the United States following their joint strikes on Iranian territory.
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Trump tariffs a mixed bag for US auto industry
Trump tariffs a mixed bag for US auto industry
Since Trump returned to the White House, General Motors, Toyota, Ford and other carmakers have announced plans to expand US plants or shift production from overseas to make use of underutilized factories, as the industry navigated measures such as a 25-percent levy on imported autos.
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World records prove Asian Games were a hit, says top official
World records prove Asian Games were a hit, says top officia...
The Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya saw a catalogue of mishaps, from athletes bussed to the wrong venues to the North Korean national anthem played for the South Korean hockey team.
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