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‘Guns-a-blazing’: Trump threatens US military action in Nigeria, vows to cut aid over Christian killings
US President Donald Trump warned Nigeria to stop the persecution of Christians or face an immediate halt in American aid and possible military intervention, urging the Nigerian government to “move fast.”
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'Blood everywhere': Mass stabbing on London-bound train leaves nine critically injured, two suspects arrested
Passengers described scenes of “blood everywhere” and chaos as armed police halted a train in Cambridgeshire after a knife attack that left ten people hospitalised, nine with life-threatening injuries.
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Trump’s Gaza peace plan faces new hurdle: Who will police the enclave after the war?
As the Trump administration pushes its postwar peace framework, the plan to deploy an international security force in Gaza is running into stiff resistance — from Hamas, Israel, and even potential Arab contributors.
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Why South Korea can’t please both Trump and Xi anymore
President Lee Jae Myung rolled out the red carpet for both leaders this week, but South Korea’s effort to stay friendly with Washington and Beijing is looking harder than ever.
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Companies end pandemic-era labour hoarding as layoffs rise across corporate America
With a $175 million workforce pivot across giants like Amazon, UPS, and Target, corporate America is shedding its post-pandemic reluctance to fire employees.
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Why China is hoarding over 1 billion barrels of oil as US sanctions hit Russia
With a $175 million daily import bill and storage tanks now 60% full, Beijing is rapidly filling its reserves to shield itself from supply shocks as new US sanctions hit Russian crude.
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Why investors are asking questions about Trump’s IRS chief and Fiserv’s collapse
The former Fiserv chief, now running key US financial agencies under Trump, sold over $500 million in stock months before the company lost nearly half its value.
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Microplastics could enter bone marrow and cause fractures, experts caution
Researchers in Brazil warn that tiny plastic particles may interfere with bone-cell health and raise risks of fractures and bone disease.
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86-year-old businessman drives Uber to fund girls’ education in India
The Fijian-Indian owns a company with a $175 million turnover, yet drives a cab to fund the education of underprivileged girls in India.
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Why the US still has daylight saving time
The seasonal clock change continues to divide Americans over its health effects, safety concerns, and economic impact — yet it’s not going away anytime soon.
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Cabin crew member’s gentle gesture of feeding an elderly passenger wins hearts aboard Saudia flight
A simple act of care from a flight attendant goes viral and sparks praise for compassionate air travel.
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Valley fever cases surge 1,200% in California as climate shifts fuel deadly fungus spread
Once confined to dusty pockets of the San Joaquin Valley, the fungal infection is now surging across California — with experts blaming the state’s new weather extremes.
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Harvard Medical School blast: FBI, Boston Police launch probe into ‘intentional’ explosion
Police said the blast occurred around 2:48 a.m. local time, shortly after a fire alarm was triggered.
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Trump unveils Lincoln Bathroom renovation, accidentally reveals window facing construction site
US President Donald Trump revealed a marble-and-gold makeover of the Lincoln Bathroom, calling it a “restoration of historical accuracy,” even as critics slammed the move as tone-deaf during the ongoing government shutdown.
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38-year-old woman charged in $102 million Louvre jewel heist; one suspect released without charge
French authorities have charged a 38-year-old woman in the audacious Louvre jewellery heist, as one of five suspects arrested this week was released without charge, AFP reported.
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Pakistan issues naval warning for live firing near India’s Trishul military drill in Sir Creek region
Pakistan has announced live firing exercises in the Arabian Sea, coinciding with India’s massive tri-services exercise Trishul near the Sir Creek border, as both sides engage in calibrated military signalling amid heightened regional vigilance.
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13-year-old accused of killing grandmother shot dead by North Carolina deputy
A 13-year-old boy suspected of killing his grandmother was shot dead by a North Carolina deputy after he allegedly charged at the officer with a piece of lumber during a chase, authorities said.
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India slams Pakistan at UN, demands end to ‘grave’ rights violations in Pok
At the UN General Assembly, India called out Pakistan for “grave” human rights abuses in areas of Kashmir under its illegal occupation, urging Islamabad to end repression and respect the rights of the local population.
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‘He was offended’: Carney says he apologised to Trump over ‘fake’ anti-tariff Reagan ad
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he apologised to US President Donald Trump for an anti-tariff advertisement featuring Ronald Reagan, as Trump responded by halting trade talks and imposing new tariffs on Canadian goods.
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How the British monarchy survives by sacrificing its own
From Prince Andrew’s fall to Edward VIII’s abdication, history shows that when family loyalty clashes with survival, the crown always wins.
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How Tuesday’s US elections will reveal Trump’s true political strength
Even as President Trump stays overseas, Tuesday’s governor races in New Jersey and Virginia — and local contests from New York to California — are shaping up as a quiet referendum on his influence.
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How Trump’s ‘nuclear option’ demand derailed the GOP’s shutdown plan
The president’s late-night call to end the Senate filibuster put Republicans on the defensive and gave Democrats new ammunition as the blame game over the shutdown deepens.
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Darfur’s nightmare returns: Why El Fasher’s fall signals a deeper, deadlier war
Two decades after the first genocide claims, Sudan’s Darfur is back in crisis as the Rapid Support Forces tighten control and atrocities surge.
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You'll find out soon: Trump dodges question on underground nuclear tests
Trump on Thursday said he had instructed the US military to resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year hiatus -- a decision widely seen as a signal to nuclear rivals China and Russia
