Monday 20th October 2025



‘I was so hopeful’: Gaza residents crushed as reopened banks offer no cash

‘I was so hopeful’: Gaza residents crushed as reopened banks offer no cash

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The art of doing little: How Italy’s Meloni is winning by standing still

The art of doing little: How Italy’s Meloni is winning by standing still

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Mediators step up diplomacy after Gaza truce shaken

Mediators step up diplomacy after Gaza truce shaken

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Indonesian students stage protest as Prabowo marks a year in office

Indonesian students stage protest as Prabowo marks a year in office

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La Nina uncertain, says Australia’s weather bureau, clouds outlook for farming and weather extremes

La Nina uncertain, says Australia’s weather bureau, clouds outlook for farming and weather extremes

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South Korea pledges bigger defence budget to rival global powers, eyes 4th place in arms industry, says president

South Korea pledges bigger defence budget to rival global powers, eyes 4th place in arms industry, says president

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Source: Germany plans to buy 15 more US-made F-35 fighter jets, risking fresh tensions with France

Source: Germany plans to buy 15 more US-made F-35 fighter jets, risking fresh tensions with France

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Indonesian students to protest Prabowo’s policies on first anniversary of turbulent presidency

Indonesian students to protest Prabowo’s policies on first anniversary of turbulent presidency

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New Delhi choked by smog 16 times above WHO limit as pollution surges after Deepavali fireworks

New Delhi choked by smog 16 times above WHO limit as pollution surges after Deepavali fireworks

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Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first woman PM in landmark coalition deal

Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first woman PM in landmark coalition deal

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South Korea seeks arrest warrants for 59 deported from Cambodia over cyberscam links

South Korea seeks arrest warrants for 59 deported from Cambodia over cyberscam links

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Trump vows to ‘make San Francisco great,’ threatens troops in latest move against Democratic cities

Trump vows to ‘make San Francisco great,’ threatens troops in latest move against Democratic cities

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Airbus A320 skids off runway in emergency landing at Russia’s St Petersburg airport, 162 aboard escape unharmed

Airbus A320 skids off runway in emergency landing at Russia’s St Petersburg airport, 162 aboard escape unharmed

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Myanmar junta raids scam compound housing 2,200 workers, seizes 30 Starlink receivers near Thai border

Myanmar junta raids scam compound housing 2,200 workers, seizes 30 Starlink receivers near Thai border

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Cargo plane skids off runway into sea at Hong Kong airport, killing two in patrol vehicle, flights unaffected

Cargo plane skids off runway into sea at Hong Kong airport, killing two in patrol vehicle, flights unaffected

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Trump blames ‘rebels within’ Hamas for Gaza flare-up, says ceasefire still stands

Trump blames ‘rebels within’ Hamas for Gaza flare-up, says ceasefire still stands

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Trump halts Colombia aid over drug row as US strikes rebel-linked boat, tensions with Petro escalate

Trump halts Colombia aid over drug row as US strikes rebel-linked boat, tensions with Petro escalate

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Australian PM meets Trump in Washington, offers critical minerals and seeks AUKUS support for submarine deal

Australian PM meets Trump in Washington, offers critical minerals and seeks AUKUS support for submarine deal

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‘France has been stolen’: French crown jewels snatched in Hollywood-style daytime heist at Paris’ Louvre

‘France has been stolen’: French crown jewels snatched in Hollywood-style daytime heist at Paris’ Louvre

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Israel resumes Gaza ceasefire and aid after deadly airstrikes kill 26, dispute over hostages’ bodies continues

Israel resumes Gaza ceasefire and aid after deadly airstrikes kill 26, dispute over hostages’ bodies continues

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