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Fire at Fall River assisted living home now claims 10 lives, cause still unknown
Brenda Cropper, 66, died Friday while receiving treatment in hospital, after spending nearly a week in critical condition.
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34 dead after tourist boat capsizes Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay
The vessel, which was carrying 48 passengers and five crew members on a sightseeing excursion, was overturned by strong winds and large waves during a sudden thunderstorm, Vietnamese outlets reported.
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Ukraine evacuates dozens held in Georgia, accuses Russia of 'weaponizing' deportations
The evacuees, many of whom lacked identification documents, were transported via Moldova, Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga announced. Among them was former political prisoner Andrii Kolomiyets.
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Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ dies after 20 years in coma
Born in April 1990, Prince Al Waleed was the eldest son of Prince Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, a prominent Saudi royal and nephew of billionaire Prince Al Waleed bin Talal.
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Astronomer CEO steps down after viral concert clip sparks corporate ethics concerns
Andy Byron, who had been at the helm of Astronomer during a period of rapid growth in the data technology space, stepped down on Saturday after footage from a Coldplay concert ignited scrutiny over his conduct.
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Death toll rises, but missing plummets in Texas Hill Country flood disaster
The deadly flash floods, centered along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, have claimed at least 135 lives.
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AU welcomes peace pact between DRC and M23 in Doha
The agreement calls for an immediate ceasefire, the return of state authority in areas previously controlled by rebels, and the launch of formal peace talks to address the root causes of the crisis.
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Trump sues Murdoch and Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter claims
The lawsuit was announced just as the US Justice Department asked a court to unseal records linked to Epstein’s case, including his secret grand jury testimony.
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US tech CEO suspended after Coldplay concert embrace goes viral
Late on Friday, tech firm Astronomer, confirmed on X that its CEO, Andy Byron had been placed on leave.
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Police vs Politics: Mkhwanazi's bold stand divides South Africa
Crime expert Calvin Rafadi of the University of Johannesburg described Mkhwanazi as “a no-nonsense person who takes the bull by the horns.”
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Libya war crimes accused Al-Buti detained, faces ICC charge
He is suspected of either directly committing, ordering or supervising acts such as murder, rape and torture between 2015 and 2020 at the detention facility.
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Mpox cases in Guinea rise to 206 as West Africa sees surge
The disease is marked by symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, and distinctive boil-like skin rashes. It can be fatal in some cases.