International
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Is this cave in Turkey where Homer wrote ‘The Odyssey’?
Turkish town of Bornova claims hillside cave as birthplace of Homer’s epic poems, sparking debate about ancient poet’s origins amid film revival.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes country’s deadliest on record
DR Congo’s current Ebola outbreak has killed 2 325 people, making it the deadliest in the country’s history, government figures show.
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Australian mushroom murderer launches appeal against conviction
Erin Patterson appeals her triple-murder conviction for serving death cap mushrooms, whilst prosecution seeks harsher sentence for the poisoning deaths.
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Belgium battles biggest wildfire in modern history as blaze engulfs 3 000 hectares
Belgium faces its largest wildfire in modern history, consuming 3,000 hectares; over 250 firefighters struggle to control the blaze.
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France’s constitutional authority approves assisted dying law
France’s Constitutional Council approves assisted dying legislation, allowing terminally ill adults the right to end their lives with medical assistance.
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Funny old world: the week’s offbeat news
From royal death scares to jellyfish invasions and sex doll confusion, this week’s strangest news stories prove truth is stranger than fiction.
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US shifts war priority from Iran’s nuclear program to lowering oil prices
The US has shifted its Iran war priority from nuclear weapons to lowering petrol prices as Tehran controls Strait of Hormuz.
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German officials warn against romanticising East Germany as Berlin Wall anniversary marked
German officials warn against romanticising communist East Germany as far-right AfD uses nostalgia in campaigns ahead of regional elections.
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32 nations condemn Iran’s execution of protesters
France, Britain, Canada and 29 other countries have issued a joint statement condemning Iran’s use of capital punishment against protesters.
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Eclipse chasers flock to Spain for rare celestial event
Thousands travelled to northern Spain to witness a total solar eclipse on Wednesday as temperatures soared and wildfires threatened parts of the country.
