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Strong winds in New Zealand leave tens of thousands without power

Authorities have issued a rare red wind warning, the highest alert level, for the capital Wellington..

23rd October, 2025

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Forty migrants, including infants, die as boat sinks off Tunisia

All the victims and those rescued were from sub-Saharan African countries, an official says..

23rd October, 2025

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US kills three in second strike on alleged drug boats in the Pacific

This is the ninth US strike on alleged drug boats near Latin America, and the second in the Pacific..

23rd October, 2025

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Ghana's former First Lady Nana Konadu Rawlings dies aged 76

She was married to Ghana's longest-serving leader Jerry John Rawlings and known for her women's rights work..

23rd October, 2025

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Another French museum robbery sees 2,000 gold and silver coins stolen

The theft from the Maison des Lumières in Langres is the latest in as string of cultural institution heists in France..

23rd October, 2025

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Not guilty verdict for Soldier F in Bloody Sunday murder trial

Thirteen people were shot dead and at least 15 others injured on Bloody Sunday in January 1972 at a civil rights demonstration in the Bogside area of .

23rd October, 2025

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Vance and Rubio criticise Israeli parliament's vote on West Bank annexation

Vice-President Vance says the move by far-right lawmakers was "stupid", while Secretary of State Rubio warns of the impact on Gaza peace plan..

23rd October, 2025

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France backing away from pledge to intercept migrant boats, sources tell BBC

The commitment has been hit by delays, with political turmoil in France partly to blame..

23rd October, 2025

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Blackouts hit Russia's Belgorod as Ukrainian drone attacks surge

Ukraine says the attacks are a direct retaliation to Russia's frequent strikes on Ukrainian cities..

23rd October, 2025

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Ukraine urges EU to back loan using frozen Russian cash

EU ministers meet hours after the EU and the US announced new sanctions against Russia's oil industry..

23rd October, 2025