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International
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Aussie wins national award for fundraising in mom’s memory
Jack Buckley ran 58 half-marathons and completed a 58-hour challenge in memory of his mum, who died of a stroke at 58, winning a national fundraising award.
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Hundreds of French high schools shut as new violence erupts
A student throws rubbish into a fire as protesting students blockade near Place de la Nation, Paris, on October 2, 2026. Protests spread nationwide.
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US judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A US federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore White House access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after reporters were banned.
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US warns of rapid escalation in Mideast war
SAUDI ARABIA – The United States warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could “escalate rapidly” after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the…
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Botswana and RSA cross-border operations target stock theft, drugs and illicit activity
A cross-border operation by South African and Botswana police targeted transnational crime, resulting in arrests, seizures, and border security improvements.
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DRC Ebola outbreak surpasses 7 000 cases as government reports decline
More than 7 000 Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with nearly 3 400 deaths. Officials say infections may be declining.
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1 787 illegal firearms destroyed in South Africa–Lesotho crime crackdown
Discover how 1 787 illegal firearms were destroyed in South Africa and Lesotho as part of a crime crackdown initiative.
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F2 crash in Madrid underlines fears over ‘riskiest track’
Tasanapol Inthraphuvasak escaped uninjured after his car caught fire at Madring circuit, raising safety concerns ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix.
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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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At least 191 million Europeans face 35 °C on Sunday
France’s national health agency has tallied around 1,000 more deaths than usual since 24 June, warning that the figure will rise further.
