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Thailand declares two-day holiday in Bangkok amid severe flooding
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Thailand ordered two-day holidays across Bangkok and three provinces after nearly 300mm of rain in 48 hours flooded roads near Don Mueang Airport and left Bangkok a declared disaster zone.
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Elena Vasquez
The holiday might help with flooded roads, but pushing ahead with that election court ruling during it feels like asking for trouble.
Reported Pakistani Strike Kills Three in Afghan Province
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— Sep 21, 2026
"If Pakistan invokes Article 51 to violate the sanctity of Afghan territory, Afghanistan has the right to defend its country, and we will do so," Mujahid said; a reported Kunar strike killed at least three.
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Derek Foss
Afghanistan's warning about defending its land makes sense after this reported attack in Kunar.
Fatal Ebola case detected in new DRC province, officials say
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— Sep 11, 2026
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has expanded to a seventh province with Bundibugyo virus detected in South-Ubangi, raising cross-border containment concerns as authorities warn of many contacts from road and river transport even though local transmission in that province has not yet been confirmed. The outbreak remains the largest in the country’s history, with 6,942 cases and 3,349 deaths reported by authorities and WHO saying it is out of control and could surpass prior West Africa outbreaks.
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Iraq fires commander after confirming drones targeting Saudi pipeline launched from its soil
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— Sep 11, 2026
Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi dismissed a Maysan province operations commander after investigations confirmed drone attacks on Saudi Arabia originated from Iraqi territory, and ordered the formation of an investigative council. Saudi Arabia reported the East-West Pipeline was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, and while it did not retaliate, the incident underscores rising regional tensions amid the broader US-Israel-Iran conflict.
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Rachel Meyers
Iraq must get serious about controlling its territory or these drone incidents will keep pulling the region into bigger conflicts.
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Attorney General Todd Blanche Pushes Back On ABC News Host Martha Raddatz’s ‘Extraordinarily Disingenuous’ Comments About Press Freedom Under Trump
Spencer Lombardo · 4 min · 6h
Jiangxi Landslide Kills One, Leaves 11 Missing
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— Sep 5, 2026
A landslide in Jiangxi province, tied to Typhoon Saudel, left at least one person dead and about 11 missing, with numerous homes damaged or destroyed and emergency teams actively rescuing and relocating residents. The incident underscores the widespread destruction from Saudel as heavy rainfall pounded the region and neighboring areas.
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Priya Raman
Hope the rescue teams can work fast, every hour matters when people are trapped under debris like that.
Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Algeria Battles Deadly Wildfires, President Seeks Death Penalty
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— Sep 3, 2026
Algeria is fighting an unprecedented wave of wildfires sweeping multiple provinces, with Jijel bearing the worst damage and official deaths at 12 while fears of higher casualties grow as footage shows mass graves and extensive destruction. President Tebboune has called for reinstating the death penalty for arsonists and lifting Algeria's moratorium on executions, a move drawing criticism from rights groups as Civil Protection and army units battle the blazes and thousands of livestock are lost.
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Indonesia wildfires rescue seven orangutans West Kalimantan
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— Aug 30, 2026
Wildfires across six Indonesian provinces in Borneo and Sumatra have burned at least 202,010 hectares this year, triggering respiratory illnesses in wildlife and people. In West Kalimantan, Sampurna, a ~20-year-old orangutan found fainting near a palm-oil plantation, is receiving oxygen and IV fluids and will be moved to a rehabilitation center for eventual release after rescuers have already saved seven orangutans this season.
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El Niño peaks, Indonesia braces for fires
Environment
— Sep 1, 2026
As El Niño peaks in September, Indonesia faces a sharp intensification of forest and land fires across six provinces, causing hazardous haze with thousands of respiratory cases and cross-border air quality impacts, while authorities acknowledge much of the blazes are man-made and deploy weather modification, water bombing and international support to curb them. At the same time, drought conditions are forcing communities to endure severe water shortages in rural areas, rationing supplies and relying on scarce underground sources as dry spells lengthen.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak tops 6,000 cases as containment grows harder
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— Aug 31, 2026
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases and about 2,911 deaths, marking the deadliest outbreak in the country’s history as it spreads across six provinces amid insecurity and distrust that hinder response efforts. Health workers face elevated safety risks while vaccination campaigns and ongoing vaccine development, including Ervebo use and new candidates, are under way, with WHO stressing the outbreak remains out of control and highlighting the need for global R&D support.
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Football creator frames England-Spain clash as Premier League vs La Liga and Kane-Yamal Ballon d’Or showdown
Nigerian creator @Adikastakes posts provocative framing of England vs Spain as PL vs La Liga 'WAR' and Kane vs Yamal Ballon d’Or decider; reaction is predominantly dismissive of the hype and league comparisons, with only a small minority amplifying the England/PL side.
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At Least 11 Killed in KwaMakhutha Mass Shooting
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Gunmen stormed a house in the Ziko area of KwaMakhutha, Durban, killing at least 10 to 14 people and wounding several others, including a pregnant woman, as police investigated the mass shooting. SAPS and the eThekwini District Tracing Team remain at the scene, with potential escalation to provincial authorities and a planned visit by KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli to assess the incident.
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Carney Backs Canada as EU Associate Member
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— Sep 13, 2026
Edmonton was named an emerging 'star' city by Oxford Economics, signaling rapid growth and a shift toward diversification even as its fossil-fuel roots remain part of its future energy strategy. Canada is seeking closer European ties amid a tariff dispute with the United States, while also entering a busy fall election season with federal by-elections and provincial campaigns on the horizon.
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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler
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Rubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.
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Truckers Win, Trudeau Loses: 4 Canadian Provinces Roll Back COVID Mandates Amid Freedom Convoy
Opinion
— Feb 10, 2022
Four Canadian provinces have agreed to modify or abolish their COVID-19 restrictions in the face of ongoing protests led largely by the nation’s truckers. That’s not bad for a movement that Canadian Prime Minister…
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Nine premiers plan to lift interprovincial alcohol barriers
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— Jul 21, 2026
Canadian premiers reached a deal to remove barriers and allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales across provinces, with nine premiers signing on while Quebec and Yukon have yet to join; timelines vary by province but the push aims to ease interprovincial trade amid U.S. tariff threats. The move follows U.S. tariffs on Canadian alcohol and broader efforts to reduce domestic trade barriers within Canada.
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Province-wide Manitoba 911 outage outside Winnipeg
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— Jul 23, 2026
Manitoba’s 9-1-1 network outside Winnipeg was disrupted by a third-party fibre cut, affecting the Brandon PSAP and prompting residents to use local emergency numbers as restoration and redundancy steps were pursued. Bell MTS reported service restoration with ongoing concerns about cross-province reach and calls outside Winnipeg, while Brandon officials and authorities discussed improving redundancy for future 911 resilience.
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Attorney General Todd Blanche Pushes Back On ABC News Host Martha Raddatz’s ‘Extraordinarily Disingenuous’ Comments About Press Freedom Under Trump
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended President Donald Trump's recent access restrictions on certain media outlets during a Sunday interview with ABC News.
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Shia LaBeouf Gets Confirmed Into Catholic Church
Reporting
— Jan 4, 2024
Actor Shia LaBeouf was confirmed into the Catholic church. On Tuesday, the Capuchin Franciscans from Western American Province announced LaBeouf’s, 37, conversion in a statement on Facebook. “We are thrilled to share…
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Can you read data — or just vibes?
Quizie
— Quiz
Fifteen questions on charts, stats, and the tricks numbers play. The rank tells everyone whether to trust your slides.
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Coronavirus Deaths, Cases Leap in China; Markets Shiver
Reporting
— Feb 13, 2020
The Chinese province at the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak reported a record rise in deaths and thousands more cases on Thursday under a new diagnostic method, raising fresh questions about the scale of the…
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Over 150,000 Evacuated as Typhoon Kalmaegi Bears Down on the Philippines
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— Nov 3, 2025
More than 150,000 residents fled their homes in eastern Philippine provinces Monday as Typhoon Kalmaegi roared in from the Pacific Ocean, bringing warnings of torrential rain, destructive winds, and storm surges up to…
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Kidnapped US Pastor Rescued After Deadly Shootout In South Africa
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— Apr 16, 2025
An American pastor was rescued after a deadly shootout at a house in KwaMagxaki, Gqeberha, where he was being held. Authorities in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa made the announcement Tuesday, per Fox News …
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Boaters Capture Footage of Rare White Whale
Reporting
— Jan 12, 2024
A rare white whale was spotted and filmed by tourists aboard the New Year’s Eve ship during a trip in the Andaman Sea off the coast of Thailand’s province of Phuket. 📺 Embedded media — coming soon Footage of the…
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Secretary Bessent Dismisses Report Of China’s Continued Support For Iran
Spencer Lombardo · 3 min · 8h
U.S. Carries out First Airstrike on Taliban Since Doha Deal
Reporting
— Mar 4, 2020
The United States conducted an airstrike on Wednesday against Taliban fighters in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand province, a U.S. forces spokesman said, the first such attack since a troop withdrawal agreement was…
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School Board Now Backing Trans Teacher Who Taught Class in Perverse Outfit
Reporting
— Sep 18, 2022
A Canadian school district is defending a transgender teacher who instructs students while wearing large, exaggerated prosthetic breasts. The Halton District School Board in the province of Ontario confirmed Saturday…
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Deadly Typhoon Kalmaegi Slams Vietnam After Leaving Trail of Destruction in the Philippines
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— Nov 6, 2025
Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall Thursday north of Gia Lai province in central Vietnam, battering the region with powerful winds and heavy rain after killing more than 100 people and leaving dozens missing in the…
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Seafood Processing Plant Goes Up in Violent Blaze – It’s a Total Loss
Reporting
— Feb 5, 2023
A food processing plant in the Canadian province of New Brunswick went up in flames Friday. Jim LeBlanc, owner of W.E. Acres Crabmeal Ltd., said the structure was a “total loss,” according to the Canadian Television…
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Mother Dog Takes in Abandoned Newborn, Locals Find Baby Safe Snuggled in with Puppies
Reporting
— Dec 29, 2021
There are many stories about dogs being better “people” than people at times, and one of the most recent examples comes from the Chhattisgarh province in India. Locals in Lormi village recently heard crying and tracked…
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Sarkodie Posts Prayer for Good Health, Peace and Wisdom
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie's brief prayer post draws largely affirmative reactions (80-90% supportive or neutral-positive) from fans, with only a small minority of critical replies tied to past rivalries and allegations.
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