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Deadly landslide kills 8 in central China amid severe weather alert
BEIJING:
A landslide in a mountainous area of central China has left eight people dead, state media said on Sunday, as parts of the country were placed on high alert for bad weather.
Heavy rain caused a deadly landslide in a village…
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Betting scandal hits UK’s Conservative Party, dealing fresh blow to Rishi Sunak
LONDON:
The Conservative Party of the United Kingdom (UK) has been hit by several allegations that top members placed bets on the general election date, scheduled for July 4, dealing a fresh blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who is…
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Intense heatwave grips US, triggering record-breaking temperatures
LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK:
An intensive heat wave continued to grip much of the United States this weekend, triggering record-breaking temperatures and placing millions of people under heat alerts.
"A heat wave will continue over much of…
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Gunmen attack in Russia’s Dagestan region, killing six police officers
MOSCOW:
Gunmen opened fire at a synagogue, an Orthodox church, and a police post in Russia's North Caucasus region of Dagestan on Sunday, killing six policemen and injuring 12, the region's interior ministry was quoted as saying.
The…
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Trump woos Black voters in Philadelphia, appeals to Christians for final support
PHILADELPHIA:
Donald Trump made two speeches on Saturday, urging Christian supporters to go to the polls for him one last time and courting Black voters in Philadelphia by promising to fix a city "ravaged by bloodshed" even as data…
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Israel struck 69% of schools sheltering displaced people in Gaza: UN agency
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said on Sunday that the Israeli army bombed 69% of schools housing displaced people inside the Gaza Strip.
In a statement, the agency said that “according to Global Education Cluster, 69%…
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Toxic alcohol tragedy in India claims 53 lives as death toll mounts
BENGALURU:
The death toll from a batch of toxic illegal alcohol in India has risen to 53, Indian media reported on Sunday, as more victims in hospital succumbed to the poisonous brew.
Tamil Nadu state Chief Minister MK Stalin has said…
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Britain’s richest family get jail terms for exploiting staff at Swiss villa
GENEVA:
A Swiss court handed jail sentences to four members of Britain's richest family, the Hindujas, on Friday, labelling them "selfish" for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion.
Lawyers for the Swiss-Indian family…
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How can Afghanistan qualify for the semis
KARACHI:
Afghanistan can secure a spot in the T20 World Cup semi-finals by winning their remaining matches decisively. Alternatively, they can advance by maintaining a superior Net Run Rate if results elsewhere align in their favour.…
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Celebrating Eid ul Adha across the globe
From bustling cities to serene villages, Muslims worldwide have come together to celebrate Eid ul Adha with joy and devotion. This sacred festival, also known as the "Festival of Sacrifice," commemorates the willingness of Prophet…
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