Thursday 02nd October 2025



A princeling, a hardliner and a Beatlemaniac: Meet the frontrunners hoping to hit the high note in Japan’s race for PM

A princeling, a hardliner and a Beatlemaniac: Meet the frontrunners hoping to hit the high note in Japan’s race for PM

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Israeli forces detain over 300 activists from Gaza-bound aid flotilla in high-seas raid

Israeli forces detain over 300 activists from Gaza-bound aid flotilla in high-seas raid

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Dutch warning over ‘annoying’ chatbots

Dutch warning over ‘annoying’ chatbots

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WHO urges ramping up arms race against drug-resistant superbugs

WHO urges ramping up arms race against drug-resistant superbugs

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No more signs of life in Indonesia school collapse, say rescuers

No more signs of life in Indonesia school collapse, say rescuers

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South Korea President Lee orders crackdown on anti-Chinese, anti-foreigner rallies

South Korea President Lee orders crackdown on anti-Chinese, anti-foreigner rallies

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US memo to colleges proposes terms on ideology, foreign enrolment for federal funds

US memo to colleges proposes terms on ideology, foreign enrolment for federal funds

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Death toll from Philippine quake rises to 72 

Death toll from Philippine quake rises to 72 

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Australia ‘mushroom murderer’ Erin Patterson to appeal conviction

Australia ‘mushroom murderer’ Erin Patterson to appeal conviction

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Colombia expels Israeli diplomats over Gaza flotilla intercept

Colombia expels Israeli diplomats over Gaza flotilla intercept

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