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Bangkok Declared Flood Disaster Zone After Heavy Rain

Bangkok has been declared a flood disaster zone after two days of heavy rain overwhelmed the city’s water systems, with further rainfall forecast for...

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Large crowds gather in Paris ahead of Pope’s open-air Mass

Large crowds have gathered in the French capital ahead of an open-air Mass involving the Pope, with more than half a million people expected to attend...

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At least two killed after explosion destroys building near Athens’ Acropolis

At least two people have died after an explosion destroyed a building in Athens, with local media reporting that US tourists and a UK national are amo...

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Bangkok declares disaster after heavy rain causes widespread flooding

Bangkok has declared a disaster following days of near-continuous heavy rain that have caused widespread flooding across the Thai capital.

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All 29 people evacuated from burning cargo ship near Mykonos

A Greek cargo ship caught fire near Mykonos, with all 29 people on board safely evacuated by lifeboat, according to the Hellenic Coastguard.

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Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days

Iran has offered the United States a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, while a US official says discussions are being conducted t...

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Zelensky says Russia has expanded attacks to Ukraine’s data centres

Ukraine’s president says Russian strikes are now targeting data centres in an effort to disrupt people’s ability to stay connected, study and work.

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Pope’s visit to France met with enthusiasm amid claims of growing spirituality

The Pope’s visit to France has received an enthusiastic response, with the Church linking the welcome to what it describes as growing spirituality amo...

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British climber dies after 60-metre fall on Spanish mountainside

A 28-year-old British man has died after falling about 60 metres down a vertical gully while climbing on a Spanish mountainside. His identity has not...

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German students protest against new voluntary military service law

Students across Germany have taken part in protests against a new law introducing voluntary military service. Organisers say they fear compulsory serv...

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Xi and Trump hold state visit talks amid tariff tensions

The second day of Xi’s visit to Washington featured formal ceremony and toasts, while Trump offered a two-month truce in the emerging tariff dispute b...

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Trump and Xi mark a new chapter at White House state dinner

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping raised a toast to a new chapter in their friendship during a lavish state dinner at the White House, attended by technolog...

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US and Chinese leaders deliver speeches at White House dinner

The leaders of the United States and China addressed guests at a lavish dinner held inside the White House. The event was observed from within by a co...

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China’s aims on trade, technology and Taiwan remain only partly met

China sought progress on trade, technology and Taiwan, but the outcome fell short of its hopes despite Xi Jinping receiving a notably warm welcome fro...

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Canada has considered remote possibility of US military action, Carney says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada has considered the remote possibility of military action by the United States, prompting public re...

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Trump gave Xi an ornate bald eagle statue at a state dinner

An ornate bald eagle statue presented by Donald Trump to Xi Jinping is highlighted as an example of the role gifts can play in diplomacy.

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Analysis explores outcome of Beijing-Washington meeting

A video analysis by China correspondent Laura Bicker examines how a meeting between two prominent figures representing Beijing and Washington unfolded...

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