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Pakistan says 22 fighters killed in air attacks on Afghanistan hideouts
Kabul says the strikes on Kunar and Helmand provinces killed nine women and children.
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Apple’s Biggest Battleground for Foldable Phones Is China
Huawei and other Chinese competitors report higher demand for foldables after announcement of the iPhone Duo.
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Mirai Ikeda looks ahead to Olympics after historic Asian Games gold in surfing
The 18-year-old outperformed China's Yang Siqi in the women's final, earning the inaugural gold and a provisional place at the 2028 Olympics
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US-led coalition ends anti-Islamic State mission in Iraq amid heightened regional tensions and security fears
The US-led force has been operating in Iraq for 12 years to dismantle ISIS networks which had threatened to takeover the region and plunge i
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South Korea’s exports hit record high on AI boom
Exports jump 83.5 percent to top $120bn for the first time amid ferocious semiconductor demand.
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Israelis divided as vote that could oust Netanyahu only weeks away
Some on streets of Jerusalem pledge their support to prime minister while others hope for changeOn the streets of Jerusalem, crowded with se
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New Google Maps images reveal massive scale of devastation in Gaza
Satellite imagery shows further destruction of homes, businesses and places of worship since fragile ceasefire An update to Google Maps has
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Plummeting Israel flight like 'rollercoaster', says passenger
An aeroplane flying to Israel fell 17,000ft (5,200m) in less than two minutes before it was diverted.
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Australia at risk from major global financial shock, Reserve Bank warns
Warning comes as central bank estimates fewer than one in 100 borrowers owe more on their home than its worth l, free app or daily news podc
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Parts of Victoria could see three months’ worth of rain as storms forecast for Australia’s south-east
BoM expects 30 to 50mm of rain to fall in Melbourne over coming days, with showers and storms also likely for Canberra and Sydney on Saturda
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BOJ board opinion summary shows shift in focus to curbing inflation overshoot
The summary is likely to boost speculation over another hike this year, although it offers no clear signal on the timing.
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AFCON 2027: East Africa races to get tournament-ready
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have less than nine months to prepare for AFCON 2027.
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'Blowout': Here's who won the Hilton-Becerra debate for California governor
Three Times columnists weigh in on the only scheduled face-to-face debate in the race for California governor.
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Takaichi to focus on economic growth and better future in policy speech
The prime minister will say her administration will draw up a five-year plan for Japan's growth strategy, outlining a path for domestic inve
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Nidec shares sink after auditor withholds opinion on results
Thursday's stock decline marks its worst intraday drop since September 2025.
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US Supreme Court clears way for Christa Pike’s execution in Tennessee
Top court's decision overturns last-minute stay that had stalled Tennessee's first execution of a woman in 200 years.
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Hegseth announces 20% cut to US military commanders
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says he’s firing 20% of the military’s generals and admirals.
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El Salvador sets 2027 presidential election as Nayib Bukele seeks third term
El Salvador will hold presidential elections on February 28, 2027, the electoral tribunal said Wednesday, opening the way for President Nayi
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UK says Iran may be linked to alleged airbase plot, drawing angry denial
Andy Burnham says UK has 'strong indications' Iran involved in alleged security incident at RAF base used by US.
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Microsoft’s datacentres and Optus owner among firms paying zero tax on billion-dollar Australian revenues
ATO database names big companies – including Microsoft subsidiary and Netflix – that pay little corporate tax but notes there could be legit
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Russia launches major attack on Ukraine’s energy grid, causing power cuts
Russia launched its heaviest combined assault on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in months on Wednesday, killing seven people and triggering
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From FX trading to plant people, fall anime gets weird
Our critic sifts through 60-plus series to spotlight five unconventional newcomers worth adding to your watchlist.
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Trump says he raised case of Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai with Xi
The U.S. president was under pressure to raise high-profile humanitarian cases when he met with the Chinese leader in Washington last week.
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Back in parliament, Takaichi will face her biggest test yet
The crowded 69-day parliamentary session will present the biggest test yet for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's leadership.
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