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WorldPlague lab worker dies in Siberia, sparking quarantine and health probe
Authorities say the woman died of pneumonia of unknown origin and have found no evidence linking her death to the handling of plague pathogens at the research institute.
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WorldRussian drone strike kills captain on Turkish cargo ship
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said 11 crew members were rescued, including one who was injured.
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WorldNetanyahu orders security review as Australia, New Zealand probe flydubai co-pilot
The move follows an attack on the captain of a Tel Aviv-bound Flydubai flight, while Australian and New Zealand authorities investigate the co-pilot’s time in their countries.
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WorldRussia offers help to ease Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions after talks hit deadlock
The eighth round of Moscow Format consultations ended without a joint statement after Afghan and Pakistani representatives disagreed over the text, with Russia offering to help defuse tensions.
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WorldMilitary aircraft carrying 32 crashes in southern Nigeria, rescue operation underway
The aircraft was on a routine mission to Lagos when it crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo state; authorities have not yet confirmed casualties.
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WorldNepal floods: Search and rescue wrapped up; focus shifted to reconstruction
The decision to wind up the 40-day operation was taken at the 21st meeting of the NDRRMA chaired by Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
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Former British Prince Andrew challenges warrants behind searches of his residences
A judicial spokesperson confirmed that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had filed a claim with the High Court in London and a hearing would take place Thursday.
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WorldFrench students block over 400 schools nationwide amid protests over education conditions
Government spokesperson Maud Bregeon said 400 to 500 schools remained closed amid the unrest.
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WorldThey fled persecution for being LGBTQ, then America sent them to other countries
Migrants who won protection in the US after fleeing persecution for being LGBTQ were deported to countries where they could face criminalisation, abuse or renewed threats.
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WorldAll you need to know about 2026 Nobel Prize awards: Date and timings
The 2026 Nobel Prize announcements begin on October 5 with Physiology or Medicine and conclude on October 12 with the Economic Sciences prize, with laureates to receive their medals, diplomas and prize money in December.
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WorldKarl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, Georg Nagel win 2026 Nobel Prize in Medicine
The trio has been awarded the Nobel for their research into optogenetics which makes it possible to switch on or off the activity of individual nerve cells.
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WorldSpanish prime minister calls snap elections as pressure mounts over housing crisis
An election defeat would spell the end of one of Europe's last few left-leaning governments at a time when the far-right is making unprecedented gains.
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WorldTrump mistakenly cites India while referring to Brazil election in US voting attack
Trump's post referred to 125 million votes and same-day results, figures that match Brazil's presidential election rather than India's electoral system.
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WorldHouthis report 106 Saudi air, missile strikes over 24 hours
Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said that in response to the strikes, the group launched attacks on two Aramco facilities.
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WorldUS military says four killed in strike on suspected drug trafficking boat
Southern Command said the strike targeted a “go-fast” boat based on intelligence, while rights groups and UN experts have questioned such attacks.
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WorldFBI arrests woman over alleged spying for China; Taiwan accuses of 'transnational repression'
The FBI said that Wanying Zhang surveilled Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's son and sent photos, videos and licence plate details to Chinese officials.
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WorldRussia probes 'unknown infection' after lab worker dies, hundreds placed under quarantine
A 28-year-old laboratory worker died after developing pneumonia of unknown origin, prompting health authorities to monitor contacts and tighten precautions.
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WorldGeorgia homecoming party shooting kills two, leaves dozens injured
Authorities have not publicly named any suspects or persons of interest, and have not identified a motive for the shooting.
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WorldFrance school protest: Why are students taking it to the streets? | Explained
Students cite overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and poor infrastructure, while growing clashes with police have widened pressure on the French government.
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WorldOPEC+ holds November oil output quotas at October levels
The seven participating countries keep production targets unchanged for a second month, with the next review scheduled for November 1.