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Lisbon's world-famous funicular derails
At least 15 people have died after the Gloria Funicular crashes in the Portuguese capita, Lisbon. Some of those killed were foreign nationals. Also: victims of the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Ep…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
China showcases military might in Beijing
President Xi Jinping says China will 'never be intimidated' at a display of military might in Beijing where he was joined by the leaders of Russia and North Korea. The parade was held to mark the ann…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Strong aftershocks hit Afghanistan after quake kills more than a thousand
Aftershocks have struck eastern Afghanistan - two days after a powerful quake in the same region killed more than a thousand people and injured thousands of others, according to the Taliban governmen…
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Kim Jong Un travels to China for military parade
North Korean leader arrives in Beijing by armoured train to meet President Xi Jinping and the Russian president, Vladimir Putin. It's the North Korean leader's first visit to China in six years. Also…
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Rescue efforts continue in Afghanistan after earthquake kills hundreds
Survivors of a devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan have been spending the night in the open, as rescue efforts continue. The Taliban authorities say more than 800 people were killed and th…
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Quake kills hundreds in Afghanistan
Rescue workers in Afghanistan are trying to reach villages in remote mountainous areas in the east of the country following a magnitude six earthquake. A Taliban official said more than eight-hundred…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Israel says Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida killed in Gaza
Israel says it's killed a senior Hamas official in a strike on a block of flats in Gaza City. Abu Obeida was a spokesman for the military wing of the group. Hamas hasn't confirmed his death. Also: Ch…
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Houthis in Yemen say prime minister was killed in Israeli strike
Yemen’s Houthi movement has confirmed that an Israeli airstrike on the capital, Sanaa, on Thursday killed its prime minister as well as other senior officials. The Houthis' have vowed to avenge the P…
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The Happy Pod: Hugs from Texas
We meet the woman sending hugs from Texas in the form of a quilt. Connie Kortz set up a network of volunteer quilters, who make them for people who are in need. Called 'Hugs from Texas' -- the group …
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WHO warns of growing cholera crisis
The World Health Organization says a resurgence of cholera in a number of African countries is putting more strain on already stretched health services. The WHO says more than 400,000 cases and nearl…
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