International
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Three lions die from suspected heatstroke at Tokyo zoo as Japan battles extreme heat
Three lionesses die from suspected heatstroke at Tokyo zoo as extreme humidity proves fatal despite animals’ natural heat resistance.
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European drought exposes mammoth bones as major rivers hit record lows
Europe’s historic drought pushes Danube and Rhine to record lows, exposing ancient mammoth bones whilst stranding boats and disrupting power generation.
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Oil prices tumble as Trump announces Iran talks
Oil prices fell more than 6% after Trump announced Iran talks while tech stocks weighed on Asian markets amid AI concerns.
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Four Al-Fayed survivors formally recognised as trafficking victims
Four women who say they were abused by Mohamed Al-Fayed have been formally recognised as victims of human trafficking.
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Russian missile creates massive crater in Polish field near Ukrainian border
Polish authorities say a Russian Kh-101 missile likely created a 10-metre crater in a field near the Ukrainian border during mass strikes on Ukraine.
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Musk to bankroll Republican campaign as midterms loom
Elon Musk is preparing to spend heavily on Republican campaigns ahead of November’s midterm elections.
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Clooney couple flee French villa as wildfires rage
George and Amal Clooney evacuate their French estate near Brignoles as wildfires burn 130 hectares, forcing 600 residents from homes.
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New Zealand foreign minister sparks diplomatic row with racist comments
New Zealand’s foreign minister faces diplomatic complaint from China after telling Chinese-born MP to “go back to your own country”.
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New R500 fee for South Africa’s digital visa system: what travellers need to know
Home Affairs proposes R500 fee for Electronic Travel Authorisation system, significantly reducing costs for visa applicants while making the digital platform financially sustainable.
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More than half of England officially declared in drought
Over 51% of England faces drought after record-low July rainfall and exceptionally high temperatures, marking second consecutive summer of water crisis.
