More than 900 earthquakes have shaken a remote and sparsely populated island chain in southern Japan over two weeks, keeping residents anxious and awake all night.
Seismic activity has been “very active” in the seas around the Tokara islands since…
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Dozens missing after ferry sinks off Bali
At least four people have died and dozens are missing after a ferry sank off Indonesia’s tourist island of Bali, rescuers said.
The boat was carrying 53 passengers and 12 crew members when it sank at 23:20 local time (15:35 GMT) on Wednesday while…
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mass evacuations as blaze rages near Ierapetra, Crete
Nikos PapanikolaouBBC News
Watch: Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece A major wildfire in Greece continues to burn out of control in eastern Crete, after breaking out on Wednesday afternoon in rugged forested terrain near the…
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Trump calls for US central bank head to quit immediately
US President Donald Trump has called for the chair of the Federal Reserve to quit “immediately”, in an escalation of his attacks on Jerome Powell.
“‘Too Late’ should resign immediately!!!”, Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform.
He…
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Watch: What to know about the Diddy verdict
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail and will remain in custody after a jury found him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was acquitted of the most serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.
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Bryan Kohberger admits murders of Idaho students in deal to avoid death penalty
Watch: Moment suspect in Idaho student murders pleads guilty A 30-year-old man has admitted to murdering four roommates in a small Idaho college town in 2022, as part of a plea deal to avoid the death penalty.
Bryan Kohberger, a former PhD…
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Russian officials, diplomats voice opposition to US-Israeli aggression against Iran
Marina Kortunova
Press TV, MoscowThe recent US-backed Israeli war of aggression against Iran has sparked international condemnations. The Iranian Embassy in Moscow opened a…
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Yemen launches new strikes on Israel in solidarity with Gaza
Abdullatif al-Washali
Press TV, Sana’aAs the war on Gaza continues, Yemen’s military operations are intensifying. In a new round of attacks, the Yemeni Armed Forces have…
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Hunger and war leave Gaza unable to sustain life-saving blood supply
Ghada Ibrahim
Press TV, Gaza CityGaza’s blood banks are on the brink of collapse. They are overwhelmed by a surge in critical injuries. Widespread malnutrition has left…
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British scholar faces court over anti-Zionism social media posts
Saeed Pourreza
Press TV, LondonIn the UK, a former university professor has appeared in court over remarks critical of Zionism and Israeli influence on British politics….
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