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American Dies in Lightning Strike on Mount Etna
American hiker dies after being struck by lightning on Mount Etna during rapidly changing weather conditions.
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UK PM Burnham Exchanged Messages With Fake Trump Aide
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham exchanged messages with a person posing as US President Trump's chief of staff.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in history
The current epidemic has killed more people than any previous Ebola outbreak in the country.
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Navy admits ‘uniquely challenging’ mental health strain on USS Lincoln
Navy leadership acknowledges mental health strain on USS Lincoln, citing 'uniquely challenging' sea duty and record deployment length.
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Liechtenstein Lets Women Inherit Throne
Liechtenstein amends succession laws to allow women to inherit the throne, aligning with modern gender norms.
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Kushner Meets Hamas to Push Gaza Plan
Jared Kushner meets Hamas in Egypt to push a Trump-era Gaza plan, reportedly demanding disarmament.
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12 Killed in Hungarian Bus Crash
12 dead after Polish tourist bus veers off Hungarian motorway, dozens injured.
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Russia, Ukraine trade drone strikes, killing civilians
Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across Ukraine, killing five, as Ukraine retaliates with its largest drone strike on Russian soil, killing six.
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Australia Launches Historic Gun Buyback After Bondi Attack
Australia is launching a cash-for-guns program in November, offering up to $1,000 per firearm in New South Wales to prevent future attacks.
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Iran claims Qatar holding downed pilots; Doha denies
Iran claims Qatar is holding three downed pilots; Doha calls the accusations 'misleading' amid the ongoing conflict.
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Canada moves to discuss expelling US ambassador
A petition to expel US Ambassador Pete Hoekstra has crossed 170,000 signatures, moving it to a House of Commons discussion.
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Virginia State University Shooting Leaves Five Wounded
Five wounded in Virginia State University shooting with multiple suspects at large as campus lockdown lifted.