Cholera killed more than 3,000 this year: WHO

The WHO also warned that the current El Niño weather pattern could worsen outbreaks

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Death toll from Saudi attack in Yemen rises to 44: Houthi media

20 children among 44 killed following Saudi airstrikes in Yemen's Sanaa Province, Houthis report after truce talks collapses.

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Pakistan farmers in long fight to make German firms pay for flood damage

In a Pakistani village nestled in rice fields, Abdul Hafeez Khoso remembers the vast industrial zones he saw in Germany when he visited to file a pioneering climate legal case.

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Indian capital chokes with pollution after Diwali fireworks

That is nearly 59 times the WHO's recommended daily maximum.

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G7 ministers meet on efforts to end Ukraine conflict, halt new Iran war

G7 ministers meet in Paris for talks expected to see European powers press the US to seek a fair settlement for the Ukraine-Russia war and deter Washington from military action against Iran.

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Police raid home of ex-president of Paraguay

Police in Paraguay raided the home of ex-president Santiago Pena as part of a probe into a banking crisis that triggered his dismissal from office and criminal charges against him.

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Fire in China apartment building kills 14: state media Beijing, China

A fire that broke out in an apartment building in northern China killed at least 14 people, state media said Monday.

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Trump says Iran war 'highly unlikely' to resume

President Trump casts doubt on renewed fighting with Iran, tells CNN it was "highly unlikely," ahead of meeting with mediator Qatar's Prime Minister.

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A mother's campaign for Ukrainian sons captured by Russia

Tetiana Vyshniak's son, Artem, was captured in 2022 in the southern city of Mariupol after a weeks-long siege by Russia's army.

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COP31 opens with leaders under pressure to tackle climate crisis

The COP31 climate talks kicked off Monday with an early fight over money as the UN's chief urged world leaders to "get serious" about tackling the crisis after a year of devastating weather extremes.

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Anger as 17 killed in Turkey steel factory blast

An explosion ripped through a steel plant in western Turkey on Monday, killing 17 people, with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan vowing to find out who was responsible.

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New Zealand poised for weeks of political wrangling after knife-edge poll

New Zealand faced the prospect Sunday of weeks or even months of political wrangling after a knife-edge election that produced no clear winner.

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Iran says two tankers caught fire in Hormuz after hitting mines

Two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday, according to state news agency IRNA.

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Magnitude 5.7 quake injures dozens in central Japan

A strong 5.7-magnitude earthquake shook central Japan, injuring dozens of people, shattering windows and disrupting train services, officials and local media said.

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Eisenkot given tough task of forming Israeli government over Netanyahu

Israel's former military chief Gadi Eisenkot was set Sunday to be given the tough task of forming a government, to replace Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Train collision in Egypt's Giza kills 4, injures 88: health ministry

Two trains collided south of the Egyptian capital on Sunday, derailing several carriages, killing four and injuring dozens, according to the authorities.

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Guatemalan lawmaker, three police officers killed in attack

"President Luis Contreras, members of the Board of Directors and lawmakers mourn the tragic passing of Congressman Julio Cesar Portillo Paz, representative of the Zacapa district."

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Malaysian king at odds with attorney general over ex-PM Najib's pardon

On Friday, the country's attorney general blocked the former prime minister's transfer to house arrest after the fine was paid, saying his office needed more clarification on the pardon.

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Trump names hardliner Miller chief of staff after midterms rout

Ultra-loyalist Miller, 41, will replace Susie Wiles, who becomes the first major White House casualty from the Democratic landslide earlier this week.

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US offers $20 million reward for info on 'Iran's nuclear program'

The program was established in 1984 under the State Department's national security rewards program to offer money for information that protects American lives and interests.

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Crisis-hit Paraguay impeaches Pena, replaces him with VP Alliana

"Justice has been done. Now we want him to give us back our money and go to jail," Jessica Aquino, 32, told AFP.

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Pope Leo begins South America tour in 'fairly good shape'

The 71-year-old pontiff will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru on one of the most intense papal trips in decades, meeting political leaders, prisoners and the poor, as well as old friends.

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Liverpool's perfect Champions League run ends in Istanbul

Liverpool suffered a 3-2 defeat to Fenerbahce in Istanbul as Como stunned Lens 9-1 in a record-equalling Champions League night.

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Wemby magic powers Spurs past Mavericks as Sixers roll on

Victor Wembanyama scored a career-high 52 points to lead the Spurs past Dallas, while Philadelphia beat Detroit to extend their winning run.

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Trump blames Democrats winning midterms for US stocks' fall

Analysts attributed Thursday's stock selloff to fears of Democrats threatening the AI data center investment boom.

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Kenyan starvation cult leader faces death sentence over child murders

Shakahola massacre: Mombasa Law Courts to deliver sentencing today for Paul Mackenzie and 28 co-accused, they were charged and found guilty of 191 counts of murder.

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Tanzania opposition leader set for verdict in high-stakes treason trial

Lissu was arrested ahead of last year's presidential election for allegedly inciting a poll boycott.

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Not guilty! Tundu Lissu avoids death penalty in treason trial

Tanzania court finds opposition leader Tundu Lissu not guilty of treason but convicts him of incitement, sparing him the death penalty.

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Trump licks wounds as Democrats celebrate huge midterms win

Donald Trump faced a radically transformed and hostile political landscape on Wednesday after US voters handed control of Congress to the Democrats in a stunning rebuke to his presidency.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's five great moments with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football on Thursday to bring down the curtain on more than two decades in the Portugal shirt.

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Nigeria court strikes down candidacy of opposition leader Abubakar: party

A Nigerian court Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress, the party said.

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Trump faces new political reality as Democrats vow investigations

President Trump was left to grapple with the stinging rebuke from voters after a midterm election rout, while Democrats vowed to lower prices and combat the "cartel" in the White House.

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Somalia president term extension 'unlawful': Supreme Court

Somalia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the extension of the president's term by one year, which sparked violent clashes with the opposition, was "unlawful".

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Democrats win US Congress in midterm rout of Trump

Democrats seize control of the US Senate and House at midterms, dealing Donald Trump a big setback and limiting his power during the final two years of his presidency amid anger over costs and Iran.

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Trump congratulates Democrats on midterms, says Iran war played role

Trump praises Democrats after their midterm win, admits the Iran war may have hurt Republicans but rejects blame, faults candidates and warns he will veto legislation from Congress before term ends.

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Democratic takeover of US Congress: What happens next

Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress, gaining power to investigate Trump, block nominees and challenge policies, but Senate rules and presidential vetoes limit their reach at present.

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Top US House Democrat vows to go after those 'enriching themselves'

Hakeem Jeffries vows Democrats will probe alleged corruption under Trump after midterm gains, pledging to hold officials accountable and focus on voters’ cost-of-living concerns. across the country.

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Man United ease troubles with sensational Roma comeback, PSG rampant in Champions League

Manchester United fought back from two goals down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League on to hand beleaguered manager Michael Carrick a reprieve

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Man United fightback can be 'start of something good' - Bruno Fernandes

Fernandes said a rally from 2-0 down to beat Roma can turn around Man United's season as he took aim at "lies" about his relationship with under-fire manager Michael Carrick.

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FIFA to share documents related to World Cup private investment plan

FIFA will allow members of its ruling Council to view "key documents" related to the aborted project to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors

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