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Philippine landslide death toll climbs to 35

The number of people killed by a landslide in the southern Philippines has risen to 35, an official said on Sunday, as rescue workers continued to dig through mud even as hope of finding more survivors dimmed.

February 11, 2024 5:05 pm
 

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First female Argentine saint brings together Pope Francis and Milei

Pope Francis will elevate to sainthood the first female saint from his native Argentina, an event that will be attended at the Vatican by his former strong critic, Argentine President Javier Milei.

February 11, 2024 3:12 pm
 

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Canadian man opens Thai Airways plane door before takeoff

A Canadian tourist opened the door of a Thai Airways (THAI.BK), opens new tab flight that was preparing to take off from Chiang Mai airport bound for the capital Bangkok, local broadcaster ThaiPBS and officials said this week.

February 11, 2024 1:10 pm
 

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Hamas had command tunnel under U.N. Gaza headquarters

Israeli forces have discovered a tunnel network hundreds of metres (yards) long and running partly under UNRWA’s Gaza headquarters.

February 11, 2024 11:51 am
 

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Hungarian president resigns over sex abuse case pardon

Hungarian President Katalin Novak resigned after coming under mounting pressure for pardoning a man convicted of helping to cover up sexual abuse in a children’s home.

February 11, 2024 9:02 am
 

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Prince Harry vows to see press mission 'to the end'

Britain’s Prince Harry said his mission to purge the press would continue “through to the end” after he accepted substantial damages to settle his case against Mirror Group Newspapers.

February 10, 2024 5:33 pm
 

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Egypt steps up security on border as Israeli offensive in Gaza nears

Egypt has sent about 40 tanks and armoured personnel carriers to northeastern Sinai within the past two weeks.

February 10, 2024 3:08 pm
 

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Iceland volcano eruption ends but leaves residents in the cold

Iceland’s latest volcanic eruption appeared to have ended but left a trail of damage to roads and pipelines.

February 10, 2024 1:23 pm
 

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Palestinians brace for Rafah evacuation, Israeli assault plan

Trapped in and around Rafah, more than 1 million Palestinians braced for Israel to complete a plan to evacuate them and launch a ground assault against Hamas fighters in the southern Gaza city.

February 10, 2024 11:53 am
 

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Pakistan Elections: Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif both claim wins

Former Pakistani prime ministers and bitter rivals Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan both declared victory in elections.

February 10, 2024 9:34 am
 

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Malaysia's top court strikes out some Islamic laws in landmark case

Malaysia’s top court on Friday declared unconstitutional more than a dozen Islamic laws enacted by the state of Kelantan, in a landmark decision that could affect similar Sharia laws in other parts of the Muslim-majority country.

February 9, 2024 6:00 pm
 

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King Charles doing 'extremely well', says Queen Camilla

Britain’s King Charles is doing “extremely well”, his wife Queen Camilla said on Thursday, in her first public engagement since the 75-year-old monarch was diagnosed with cancer.

February 9, 2024 5:00 pm

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