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North Korea’s Kim oversees cruise missile tests from new naval destroyer
Kim Jong Un supervised the launch of sea-to-surface 'strategic cruise missiles' from country's new naval destroyer.
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US says Iran fight only just begun as Israel bombards Beirut
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday that Iran was making a mistake if it believed that the United States could not sustain the ongoing war, adding that Washington had just begun…
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Iran’s succession question: Rouhani’s name resurfaces amid leadership void
Rouhani's legacy of pragmatism and moderation gains renewed relevance amid Iran's sensitive leadership transition phase.
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Voice coach to the stars says Aussie actors nail tricky accents
Geoffrey Rush, Rose Byrne, Cate Blanchett -- voice coach Victoria Mielewska has trained some of Australia's most famous thespians in the delicate art of the accent and says actors from Down Under have…
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US gov’t committee subpoenas Attorney General Pam Bondi over Epstein files
House Oversight Committee votes to subpoena Bondi over Justice Department's handling of files in Epstein investigation.
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Hezbollah leader vows to fight on as Israel expands operations in Lebanon
Cross-border fighting between Israel and Hezbollah intensified for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, with Israeli ground incursions and air strikes across Lebanon and the group’s leader pledging…
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Cuba hit by widespread blackout; Ecuador expels Havana’s ambassador, staff
Cuba's Ambassador to Ecuador Basilio Gutierrez and his diplomatic staff were given 48 hours to leave Quito.
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Venezuela’s president vows mining reform amid visit from US cabinet member
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has met with Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez in Caracas.
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North Korea's Kim inspects new destroyer, vows progress on naval nuclear expansion
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un spent two days inspecting his latest 5,000‑ton destroyer and observing cruise missile tests, signalling a major push to expand his navy’s nuclear capabilities. The move…
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Gamblers make big profits on Iran strikes, raising insider trading concerns
Anonymous bets hours before attacks on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Khamenei have raised concerns of insider trading.
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US will ‘rain missiles’, ‘death and destruction’ on Iran, Trump aides say
US president says on a scale of one to 10, he would rate the war's success at 15, as Iran details civilian sites hit.
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More than 200 killed in landslide at DRC coltan mine
Congo’s Mines Ministry said about 70 children were among the victims.
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