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World 28 days ago

Avalanche Claims Climbers Lives

Nirmal Purja, a 43-year-old British-Nepali climber known as Nims, was killed in an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak, along with five other Nepali guides. The group had summited Mount Everest dozens of times and achieved numerous…

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World 28 days ago

FGM Exposed at Home

Colombia has become the first country in Latin America to ban female genital mutilation (FGM), with the law being passed unanimously in Congress. Carla Quiñonez's six-month-old daughter was subjected to FGM by her great-grandmother, who…

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World 28 days ago

Houthi Missile Attack

An Indian-flagged ship called the MSV Faize Noore Oliya sank off the coast of Yemen after being hit by a projectile. Fortunately, all 14 people on board were rescued safely, with 13 Indians and 1 other national among them. India's Shipping…

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World 28 days ago

Russia's Siberian Wildfires

Ukraine has been conducting drone attacks on warehouses in Ukraine owned by Wildberries, which is considered "Russia's Amazon". The attacks are aimed at disrupting the online retail company's operations. Wildberries is Russia's most…

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World 29 days ago

Venezuela Earthquake Disaster

6,125 people have been confirmed dead after a pair of powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela in June, causing widespread destruction and chaos. The updated death toll was announced by National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez, who also…

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World 29 days ago

Burkina Faso Crisis

Captain Ibrahim Traore, a 38-year-old army officer who seized power in a 2022 coup in Burkina Faso, has become one of Africa's most recognizable leaders. However, his rule has been marked by increasing restrictions on political activity…

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World 29 days ago

Gaza Strip Violence Escalates

Dozens of Palestinians were killed in Gaza by Israeli forces, despite a recent agreement for Hamas to disarm, as part of a ceasefire deal brokered by the United States. The 51 deaths occurred in just one day, with many more injured. This…

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World 29 days ago

Palestinian Evacuation Efforts

Thousands of Palestinian patients have returned to Gaza after receiving medical treatment abroad, reuniting with their loved ones after being separated for nearly three years. This comes as a result of Israel's systematic destruction of…

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World 29 days ago

Nauru Renames Itself

Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, has changed its name to Naoero. The new name is a return to the traditional name of the Pacific Island nation, which was previously known as Nauru due to difficulties in pronouncing the local name…

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World 29 days ago

British Airways Emergency Landing

A British Airways flight from Dusseldorf to Heathrow on July 6 issued a "mayday" distress call after experiencing two stall warnings and a data system failure. The crew flew the plane in an alternate mode that removed automated safety…

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World 29 days ago

Ethiopia Monastery Landslide

A landslide hit a mountain monastery in Ethiopia's Amhara region, killing 14 people and injuring 7. The landslide occurred during an overnight prayer service at Tsadqane Debre Mitmaq St Mary Monastery, which is an Orthodox Church…

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World 29 days ago

Nigerian Man's Refugee Story

Richard Itoro, a 47-year-old Nigerian man, left behind his wife and twin children in Johannesburg, South Africa, in June after fearing for his safety due to anti-migrant protests. The protests had been targeting foreigners, including…

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