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Japan Bids Farewell to Last Giant Panda as Bilateral Dispute Looms

Japan is losing its last two giant pandas as four-year-old Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei head back to China at the end of January, earlier than the original F...

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China to Experience Largest Population Decline in History, Projected to Reach 662 Million by 2100

The world's population will look dramatically different by 2100, with Africa becoming much younger while East Asia and Europe age rapidly. New data fr...

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Two Killed in Israeli Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon: Escalating Tensions in the Region

Two people died in Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon today, marking continued violations of the fragile ceasefire that took effect in November 2024. The s...

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Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion in Defamation Lawsuit

President Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC on Monday, claiming the British broadcaster defamed him by editing a video clip in...

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Providing Essential Aid: Humanitarian Efforts Deliver Relief

Devastating floods have trapped residents across multiple regions of Bolivia after heavy rains pounded the country, forcing people to carry humanitari...

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Venezuela's Allies Reaffirm Support for Maduro's Leadership

Venezuela's regional allies have thrown their support behind President Nicolás Maduro after the Trump administration seized one of the country's oil t...

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Syrian Hero Raises $1M After Bravely Confronting Armed Attacker in Sydney

A Syrian father of two has become an unlikely hero after tackling an armed gunman at Sydney's Bondi Beach, despite being shot twice in the shoulder. A...

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Devastating Flash Floods Claim 37 Lives in Moroccan City of Asfiya

Flash floods killed 37 people in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi on Sunday after heavy rains overwhelmed the Atlantic port town. The death toll mark...

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Trump Acknowledges Potential Republican Loss in Midterm Polls Amid Rising Concerns.

President Donald Trump admitted he might lose the 2026 midterm elections, despite claiming major economic wins during his first year back in the White...

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Russian Forces Down 235 Ukrainian Drones in Dramatic Aerial Confrontation

Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russian territory, with Moscow claiming its air defenses shot down 235 drones in a single night....

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Syria Apprehends 5 Suspects in Dramatic Palmyra Attack

Syria's Interior Ministry announced Sunday it arrested five people suspected of involvement in a shooting attack on American and Syrian forces in the...

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Australian PM Condemns Shocking Bondi Beach Shooting Incident

Ten people died in a shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday, according to Australian police. The incident shocked the popular tourist destination,...

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Colombian National Liberation Army Back in the Spotlight Amid Trump's Threats

Colombia's National Liberation Army (ELN) has imposed a three-day curfew across cocaine-producing regions under its control, citing threats of "imperi...

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Former Bolivian President Faces Pretrial Detention Amid Allegations

Bolivia's former president Luis Arce has been placed in preventive detention following corruption charges related to his time as economy minister. The...

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US Soldiers Killed by ISIS Militants in Syria

Three Americans died in a deadly ambush in Syria on Saturday when a lone ISIS gunman attacked a joint patrol near the ancient city of Palmyra. Two sol...

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King Charles III Opens Up About His Battle Against Cancer

King Charles III announced "encouraging news" about his nearly two-year battle with cancer on Friday, revealing he'll be able to move to a reduced tre...

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Disgruntled Trump Urges Ukraine and Russia to End War Amidst Tensions

The White House says President Trump is "extremely frustrated" with both Ukraine and Russia over stalled peace talks, while Ukrainian President Zelens...

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US Officials Propose Deploying International Force in Gaza by Early 2026

The US is working on deploying an international peacekeeping force to Gaza as early as next month, according to two American officials. The force woul...

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Prince William's Luxurious New Residence Sparks Controversy in Windsor

Prince William and Princess Kate's move to their new £16 million permanent home at Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park has sparked anger from local res...

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North Korean Leader Extends Condolences at Russian Embassy After Envoy's Passing

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a rare diplomatic visit to the Russian embassy to pay respects to Ambassador Alexander Matsegora, who died at age...

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EU Freezes Russian Sovereign Assets Indefinitely, Tightening Economic Pressure

The European Union has agreed to freeze Russian sovereign assets indefinitely, clearing the final hurdle for a massive €210 billion "compensation" loa...