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She's a Norwegian princess. He's an American self-professed shaman. Their wedding is this weekend

The Norwegian king’s eldest child will marry an American self-professed shaman in a picturesque corner of southern Norway on Saturday

She's a Norwegian princess. He's an American self-professed shaman. Their wedding is this weekend
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Britain 'deeply concerned' by Israel's operation in occupied West Bank

The British government said on Friday it was "deeply concerned" by Israel's ongoing operation in the occupied West Bank, warning that risk of instability was serious and that there

Britain 'deeply concerned' by Israel's operation in occupied West Bank
Asia|News|World

Pakistan military launches strikes in response to Balochistan attacks, army says

Pakistan's military has launched intelligence-based operations in the southwestern Balochistan province in response to attacks by insurgents that killed over 50 people this week,

Pakistan military launches strikes in response to Balochistan attacks, army says
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Taiwan military says China lacks ability to invade, but has other options

China lacks the ability to "fully" invade Taiwan as it does not have the equipment, but is bringing on line advanced new weapons and has other options

Taiwan military says China lacks ability to invade, but has other options
Health|News|World

What is known about polio's return to the Gaza Strip

Health authorities in the Gaza Strip confirmed the first case of polio in the Palestinian enclave in 25 years in August.

What is known about polio's return to the Gaza Strip
Europe|News|World

Germany deports 28 Afghan nationals to their homeland, the first since the Taliban takeover in 2021

Germany has deported Afghan nationals to their homeland for the first time since August 2021, when the Taliban returned to power

Germany deports 28 Afghan nationals to their homeland, the first since the Taliban takeover in 2021
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Germany resumes deportations to Afghanistan

Germany said it resumed flying convicted criminals of Afghan nationality to their home country on Friday, days before German regional

Germany resumes deportations to Afghanistan
News|Political|World

Israel-Hamas war latest: The Israeli military strikes Jenin on Day 3 of its West Bank raid

The Israeli military says it struck the West Bank city of Jenin on the third day of heavy fighting in the Palestinian territory and killed a senior Hamas commander in the city

Israel-Hamas war latest: The Israeli military strikes Jenin on Day 3 of its West Bank raid
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Column-ECB hurry may owe much to deepening EU-China trade :Mike Dolan

While there has been a lot of talk about the West's strategic decoupling from China's sputtering economy, Europe's direct trade links with Beijing have actually been

Column-ECB hurry may owe much to deepening EU-China trade :Mike Dolan
Asia|World

Pacific Islands to boost regional policing after leaders meeting

The Pacific Islands Forum has endorsed a plan to boost police numbers among its members, cutting the need to rely on external forces in a crisis, with China

Pacific Islands to boost regional policing after leaders meeting
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A search ended in heartbreak after a flash flood sent hikers scrambling

A flash flood near the Grand Canyon sent hikers scrambling for shelter in rocky nooks and crannies and swept away a 33-year-old hiker

A search ended in heartbreak after a flash flood sent hikers scrambling
Americas|News|World

When the US left Kabul, these Americans tried to help Afghans left behind. It still haunts them

Three years ago, the U.S. military withdrew from Afghanistan when the last American plane departed Kabul

When the US left Kabul, these Americans tried to help Afghans left behind. It still haunts them
MidEast|News|World

Challenges of the Gaza humanitarian aid pier offer lessons for the US Army

The Army commander in charge of the U.S. military's Gaza pier project says the mission was the biggest “organizational leadership challenge” he has ever experienced

Challenges of the Gaza humanitarian aid pier offer lessons for the US Army
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New Zealand's Māori King dies after 18-year reign

New Zealand’s Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, has died at age 69, just days after the celebration of his 18th year on the throne

New Zealand's Māori King dies after 18-year reign
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New Caledonia Congress president Roch Wamytan replaced in vote

The president of New Caledonia's Congress, Roch Wamytan, an indigenous Kanak who had criticised France's handling of civil unrest in the French Pacific territory, has

New Caledonia Congress president Roch Wamytan replaced in vote
Environment|News|Science|World

Ecuador starts dismantling Yasuni National Park oil block two days before court deadline

Ecuador’s Ministry for Energy and Mines says it has begun to dismantle infrastructure on a controversial oil drilling block in Yasuni National Park, home to the Waorani Indigenous people

Ecuador starts dismantling Yasuni National Park oil block two days before court deadline
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Typhoon Shanshan drenches Japan, prompting landslide and flood alerts

Typhoon Shanshan soaked large swathes of Japan with torrential rain on Friday, prompting warnings for flooding and landslides hundreds of

Typhoon Shanshan drenches Japan, prompting landslide and flood alerts
Asia|News|World

UN's Guterres says East Timor's independence a gift to the world

East Timor's independence was a gift to the world because it showed conflict could be resolved through negotiation, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on

UN's Guterres says East Timor's independence a gift to the world
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US Navy rescued two Iranian mariners in distress last Friday, US military says

US Navy rescued two Iranian mariners in distress last Friday, US military says

US Navy rescued two Iranian mariners in distress last Friday, US military says
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New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia dies aged 69

New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died peacefully on Friday morning at age 69, according to a statement released by his representatives.

New Zealand's Maori King Tuheitia dies aged 69
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Afghan taekwondo para-athlete makes history with the first medal for the Refugee Paralympic Team

Zakia Khudadadi has made history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics by becoming the first athlete from the Refugee Paralympic Team to win a medal

Afghan taekwondo para-athlete makes history with the first medal for the Refugee Paralympic Team
Americas|Business|Technology|World

What is Elon Musk's feud with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice about?

A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Friday ordered the country's telecommunications regulator Anatel to shut down Elon Musk's social media platform X after the billionaire failed

What is Elon Musk's feud with a Brazilian Supreme Court justice about?
Health|News|World

Israel agrees to pauses in fighting in Gaza for polio vaccination

Israel agrees to pauses in fighting in Gaza for polio vaccination

Israel agrees to pauses in fighting in Gaza for polio vaccination
MidEast|News|World

Returning residents to north Israel must be a war goal, defense minister says

Israel's defense minister on Thursday called for the expansion of the stated goals of the war in Gaza to include enabling residents to return to communities in northern Israel

Returning residents to north Israel must be a war goal, defense minister says
Health|News|World

Israel, Hamas set three-day pauses in fighting for Gaza polio vaccinations, WHO says

Israel's military and Palestinian militant group Hamas have agreed to three separate, zoned three-day pauses in fighting in Gaza to allow for the first

Israel, Hamas set three-day pauses in fighting for Gaza polio vaccinations, WHO says

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