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Russia tested its new nuclear cruise missile capability.
The missile can fly low and avoid radar defenses.
President Putin said military deployment is close.
Experts say this...
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- The most severe floods in decades have wreaked havoc across Central and West Africa, leading to considerable loss of life.
- Over four million individuals have been affected by the floods this year, a threefold increase from 2020.
- The extreme weather phenomenon adds to Africa's vulnerable state due...
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- The estranged husband of Russia's wealthiest woman, Tatyana Bakalchuk, has been arrested and charged with murder.
- Vladislav Bakalchuk led an armed assault on Wildberries' central Moscow office, resulting in a fatal incident.
- Tatyana Bakalchuk rejects Vladislav’s claims of self-defence, describing them as 'absurd.'
- The duo is currently...
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- A 64-year-old woman in Thailand was attacked by a python at her home
- The snake, measuring between 13 to 16 feet, coiled itself around her body for nearly two hours
- Police and animal control officers arrived on the scene only after a neighbor saw her struggling
- The...
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- 32 people killed after two days of device attacks across Lebanon, including walkie-talkie radios and pagers explosions, primarily impacting Hezbollah operatives.
- Israel's spy agency, Mossad, suspected to be responsible although no official comment has been made.
- Israeli Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant, suggests a new war phase targeting...
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- 24 deaths recorded in flo due to flooding
- European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen pledged billions in aid
- Funds will be provided from the EU's solidarity and cohesion funds with no co-financing
- Massive floods have also affected Northern Italy causing 1,000 people to evacuate
- Clean up...
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• German tourist, 30, died following a shark attack while sailing near Spain’s Canary Islands.
• Victim lost a leg during the shark attack, and later succumbed to a heart attack during a rescue operation.
• Shark bites, although rare, have resulted in 14 fatalities worldwide within the past year,...
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- Gov. Josh Shapiro was denied an alcoholic beverage due to lack of identification under the new Pennsylvania law.
- The law expanded access to canned cocktails at convenience stores and grocery stores, previously restricted under a Prohibition-era mandate.
- This incident has highlighted that even the governor must abide...
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- A 32-year-old Australian computer programmer has been apprehended for building Ghost, a coded messaging app reportedly used by global criminals.
- Police agencies from nine countries collaborated in a sting operation that led to multiple arrests across Italy, Ireland, Sweden, Canada, and Australia.
- Over $1.1 million in cash,...
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* Five passengers died on board the Titan submersible in June 2023.
* The vessel imploded during an expedition to view the Titanic wreckage.
* The last message from the Titan was, “All good here,” received at 2,274 meters.
* Among the victims was British-Pakistani business tycoon Shahzada Dawood and his...
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- Workers in Poland discovered children's skeletons, suggesting an ancient anti-vampire burial.
- The removal of the head and distinct orientation matches past practices intended to prevent the undead's rise.
- This discovery aligns with a series of similar findings in Poland, pointing to a deep-seated cultural tradition.
- Archaeological analysis...
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- Lisa Zornberg, top legal adviser to New York City Mayor Eric Adams, resigned abruptly over the weekend.
- The law attorney denied being a target of the ongoing investigations that have engulfed the Adams administration.
- Zornberg's resignation comes on the heels of the police commissioner's exit, intensifying the...
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- A fourth American has been arrested in Venezuela over alleged plans to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro.
- The U.S. citizen was apprehended in Caracas after reportedly photographing strategic facilities.
- Other detentions include three more Americans, two Spaniards, and a Czech.
- Venezuelan authorities claim the individuals were working for...
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- Sean “Diddy” Combs remains in law enforcement custody following bail denial.
- Diddy faces three felony charges related to racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
- Combs is housed in the Special Housing Unit at the Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn (MDC Brooklyn).
- The rapper's defense attorney...
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- US retail sales experienced a moderate increase last month.
- This rise indicates sustained consumer resilience.
- Economic experts highlight the importance of this trend in today's economic climate.
US Retail Sales Show Positive Growth
Leaning on the sturdy pillar of consumer resilience, US retail sales climbed slightly last month. This...
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- French police report Beninese track and field athlete Odile Ahouanwanou has been missing for a week.
- Ahouanwanou was last seen dropping off her son on September 10 in Normandy and hasn't returned.
- She was a former elite soccer player who later finished eighth in the heptathlon at...
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• Suspicious packages were sent to election officials in at least five states.
• Most of the packages with powder-like substances have been confirmed to be nonhazardous.
• Federal agencies, including the FBI and USPS, are investigating the incident.
• Office buildings were evacuated due to the received substances in a...
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- Typhoon Bebinca, strongest typhoon since 1949, hit Shanghai, causing extensive damage.
- More than 414,000 people were evacuated preceding Typhoon Bebinca's arrival.
- Power outages affected at least 380 households, and over 10,000 trees were uprooted or damaged.
- Tens of thousands of emergency personnel assisted in disaster management.
- As...
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- Eleven more deaths reported in the Sinaloa region due to ongoing violence, taking the toll to 30 in one week.
- Schools were closed and national ceremonies cancelled due to the unrest.
- The U.S. issued a security alert based on reports of various criminal activities in the vicinity...
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- Ukraine has urged the West to permit long-range strikes into Russia's heartland.
- The call follows overnight drone and artillery attacks from Russia.
- The potential use of Western-provided long-range weapons in Russian territory is under discussion by allies, including the US and Britain.
- There is rising concern over...
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- A 33-year-old man from Australia was charged $6,000 USD and thousands more in fuel charges due to his disruptive behavior on a flight.
- The unruly behavior led to a flight diversion back to Perth resulting in fuel dump and passenger reaccommodation.
- The man pleaded guilty to the...
