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More than 160,000 flee out-of-control wildfires in France, Spain
French President Emmanuel Macron asked the army on Friday to mobilise to help contain the worst wildfire the country has ever seen after seeking European Union help, as a local official warned the blaze was heading towards Bordeaux.
Jul 25, 2026
Bangladesh president resigns citing ill health
Bangladesh president resigns citing ill health
Jul 24, 2026
China says it opposes new US tariffs, warns against tra...
China says it opposes new US tariffs, warns against tra...
Jul 24, 2026
Hundreds flee French peninsula by boat to escape wildfi...
Hundreds flee French peninsula by boat to escape wildfi...
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Woman hacked to death with khukuri in Rautahat, suspect beaten by locals
China says it opposes new US tariffs, warns against trade wars
3DoR surveys alternative route to Narayanghat–Muglin Road
4Three int’l rights groups allege resignation pressure, impeachment threats against senior SC justices
5Nepalgunj–Pokhara flights suspended, forcing passengers onto risky road journeys
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Iran army says attacked US bases in Bahrain, Jordan
Iran army says attacked US bases in Bahrain, Jordan
"This morning, the fuel tanks, large equipment warehouses and silos and the barracks of the US terrorist army forces at the Isa Air Base in Bahrain were targeted by Arash kamikaze drones," the army said in a statement carried by state TV.
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India protest leaders to meet govt after Modi vows action
India protest leaders to meet govt after Modi vows action
Public frustration has mounted following a series of exam irregularities, including the leak of a medical entrance examination paper and problems with an online marking system for high school students.
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OpenAI says rogue AI models broke free from human control
OpenAI says rogue AI models broke free from human control
The attack announced this week by OpenAI, which blamed rogue AI models, underscored the blistering growth in the technology’s capabilities. For many, it also added urgency to questions about whether and how it can be prevented from causing mayhem on a bigger scale, with more serious consequenc...
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Ukraine drone attack hits 'Russia's Amazon' warehouse
Ukraine drone attack hits 'Russia's Amazon' warehouse
Kyiv has targeted Saint Petersburg as it steps up long-range drone strikes on Russian energy, military and logistics sites in recent weeks.
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Middle East escalation triggers oil price surge
Middle East escalation triggers oil price surge
The US military insisted that the Strait of Hormuz -- through which one fifth of the world's oil passed before the war -- was "open for transit" after Iran pressed on with attacks on tankers using the route in a bid to strongarm them into paying for safe passage.
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Increasing Israeli attacks leave Gazans in dire living conditions: UN
Increasing Israeli attacks leave Gazans in dire living condi...
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said restrictions on the quality and quantity of material allowed into the strip exacerbate the situation.
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US-Iran strikes: latest developments
US-Iran strikes: latest developments
- Iran blasts Trump assets threat -
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Climate change making Europe drought 'more severe': Study
Climate change making Europe drought 'more severe': Study
The continent is gripped by a major drought with countries from France to Romania confronting parched rivers, water restrictions and devastating wildfires after a historic heatwave in June.
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What happens next with the US-Saudi nuclear deal?
What happens next with the US-Saudi nuclear deal?
With Trump saying the deal is "totally subject" to Saudi Arabia normalising relations with Israel, here is a rundown of where things stand.
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Ukrainian strikes kill three in Russia and annexed Crimea
Ukrainian strikes kill three in Russia and annexed Crimea
In their fifth year of war, Moscow and Kyiv have escalated air strikes deep behind each other's lines, driving the civilian toll to its highest since 2022, while fighting on the front has remained at a standstill.
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