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First climate migrants arrive in Australia from sinking Tuvalu in South Pacific

Dec 12, 2025

Sydney [Australia], December 12: The first climate migrants to leave the remote Pacific island nation of Tuvalu have arrived in Australia, hoping to preserve links to their sinking island home, foreign affairs officials said on Thursday.
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Mexico threatens eight years of jail in crackdown on vape sales

Dec 12, 2025

Mexico City [Mexico], December 12: Mexico's Senate has passed legal reforms that could impose up to eight years in jail and fines of up to 226,000 pesos ($12,500) for the production or sale of vapes and electronic cigarettes, a massive ramp-up of enforcement measures that critics call overly restrictive.

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Heavy rains trigger widespread flooding, evacuations in Pacific Northwest

Dec 12, 2025

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Portugal general strike stalls transport, closes schools in labour reform protest

Dec 12, 2025

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Torrential rain flooded Gaza tents and a baby died of exposure, medics say

Dec 12, 2025

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Bulgarian government resigns after weeks of street protests

Dec 12, 2025

Sofia [Bulgaria], December 12: Bulgaria's government resigned on Thursday after less than a year in power, following weeks of street protests over its economic policies and its perceived failure to...
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US plans more seizures of Venezuelan oil tankers after first interception

Dec 12, 2025

Washington [US], December 12: The U.S. is preparing to intercept more ships transporting Venezuelan oil following the seizure of a tanker this week, as it increases pressure on Venezuelan President...
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Gold surges as markets react to Fed rate cut

Dec 12, 2025

New York [US], December 12: Gold (XAU/USD) rallied sharply on Thursday following the US Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate cut announced the previous day.
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EU Commission calls launch of strategic partnership talks with UAE important milestone

Dec 12, 2025
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Tropical cyclones: Why are some countries more at risk?

Dec 11, 2025
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Australia's social media ban for users under 16 takes effect

Dec 11, 2025
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EU won't have Donald Trump meddling in European affairs

Dec 11, 2025
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Police spot toddler steering car on German autobahn

Dec 11, 2025
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US revoked 85,000 visas since January as Trump administration tightens immigration rules

Dec 11, 2025
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'By banning social media for under 16, we're giving children a childhood': Australian PM Albanese

Dec 11, 2025
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Thai F16s bomb Cambodian villages, Cambodia fires rockets on Thai hospital as clashes intensify

Dec 11, 2025
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Afghanistan's crisis deepens as human rights recede and aid funding falls, UN warns

Dec 11, 2025
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UN chief condemns Houthis' referral of UN staff to special criminal court

Dec 11, 2025
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UN urges stronger support for emergency response fund, warns of falling contributions

Dec 11, 2025
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Iran unveils new homegrown electronic warfare system "Sayyad-4"

Dec 11, 2025
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Amid war and poverty, Beirut's artists keep the city's spirit alive

Dec 11, 2025
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UNIFIL condemns Israeli gunfire near peacekeepers in S. Lebanon

Dec 11, 2025
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3 IRGC members killed by "terrorists" in SE Iran

Dec 11, 2025
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Mexico rebuffs U.S. offer of military strikes on drug cartels

Dec 11, 2025
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Pentagon activates U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command

Dec 11, 2025
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U.S. federal judge blocks Trump administration from deploying California National Guard in Los Angeles

Dec 11, 2025