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At least 90 killed in Chinese coal mine explosion, state media reports

May 23, 2026 - 5:03am
The explosion took place at 19:29 local time on Friday at a coal mine in northern China.
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Rubio visits India to sell energy as Iran oil shock persists

May 22, 2026 - 11:55pm
The top US diplomat has made statements offering to support India’s energy needs - but should Delhi give in?
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North Korea's powerhouse women footballers are in Seoul to fight for title

May 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
They beat the South Korean club to progress to the final of the Asian Women's Champions League.
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North Korea's powerhouse women footballers are in Seoul to fight for title

May 22, 2026 - 6:00pm
They beat the South Korean club to progress to the final of the Asian Women's Champions League.
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An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy

May 22, 2026 - 7:41am
Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.
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AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor's career, say police

May 22, 2026 - 6:50am
Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly fabricated evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun.
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AI used to fake evidence that ended Korean actor's career, say police

May 22, 2026 - 6:50am
Police are seeking an arrest warrant for a YouTuber who allegedly fabricated evidence to defame actor Kim Soo-hyun.
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US navy chief says $14bn arms sale to Taiwan paused due to Iran war

May 22, 2026 - 4:12am
Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.
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US navy chief says $14bn arms sale to Taiwan paused due to Iran war

May 22, 2026 - 4:12am
Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were "doing a pause" on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.
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Record 274 climbers scale Everest via Nepal in one day

May 21, 2026 - 9:44pm
The summit bonanza comes after a late start to this climbing season due to earlier route obstructions.
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Record 274 climbers scale Everest via Nepal in one day

May 21, 2026 - 9:44pm
The summit bonanza comes after a late start to this climbing season due to earlier route obstructions.
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An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy

May 21, 2026 - 6:52pm
Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.
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Jailed Vietnamese tycoon's Birkin bags sell for more than $550K

May 21, 2026 - 5:27pm
The disgraced tycoon is serving a life sentence for embezzling from a major Vietnamese bank.
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Jailed Vietnamese tycoon's Birkin bags sell for more than $550K

May 21, 2026 - 5:27pm
The disgraced tycoon is serving a life sentence for embezzling from a major Vietnamese bank.
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Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in break from protocol

May 21, 2026 - 9:01am
It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.
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India has a new political superstar - a cockroach

May 21, 2026 - 7:12am
A satirical collective named after the cockroach has got millions of online followers in less than a week.
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India has a new political superstar - a cockroach

May 21, 2026 - 7:12am
A satirical collective named after the cockroach has got millions of online followers in less than a week.
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India has a new political superstar - a cockroach

May 21, 2026 - 7:12am
A satirical collective named after the cockroach has got millions of online followers in less than a week.
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Trump says he will speak to Taiwan's president in break from protocol

May 21, 2026 - 3:35am
It comes as the US weighs whether to proceed with a $14bn arms sales to Taiwan, which China claims as its own.
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Elon Musk's X fined for not complying with Australia's child protection laws

May 21, 2026 - 2:04am
The social media giant will pay A$650,000 plus legal costs, ending a three-year legal saga.
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