International
International
International
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World first: Alex Honnold free solo climbs 508m Taipei 101 Tower
American climber Alex Honnold, 40, made history by becoming the first person to free solo climb Taiwan’s Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes, harness, or safety net.
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California Christmas marked by heavy rain, flash floods
Severe Christmas storms in Southern California caused flash floods and state emergencies, with heavy rain and strong winds impacting the region.
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Russian pre-Christmas strikes kill three, cut power across Ukraine
At least three people were killed in massive pre-Christmas strikes across Ukraine launched by Russia, leaving thousands in the dark.
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Trump adds his name to Kennedy Center as family members criticise ‘wild’ decision
US President Trump adds his name to the Kennedy Center, now called the Trump-Kennedy Centre, amid controversy and backlash.
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Hong Kong begins mourning period after fire kills at least 128 in complex
A fire in a Hong Kong residential complex has left at least 128 killed, prompting national mourning and remembrance.
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Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as France’s PM
Outgoing French prime minister Sebastien Lecornu is said to return to his post, just four days after handing in his resignation. French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday reappointed Lecornu back…
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Massive sinkhole in Bangkok street forces evacuations
A portion of a busy road in Thailand’s capital caved in Wednesday 24 September, leaving a hole dozens of metres deep that forced people to evacuate and drew a visit…
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Trump-Putin summit: European leaders urge more ‘pressure’ on Russia
KYIV, UKRAINE: European leaders urged more “pressure” on Russia overnight Saturday, after the announcement of a Trump-Putin summit to end the war in Ukraine raised concern that an agreement would…
