Pope Leo is diagnosed with lung cancer after surgery in Rome
Leo was elected leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics in May 2025.
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World’s oldest shipwreck found off coast of Turkey
Archaeologists say the wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.
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Allan Gray tips Nigerian stocks over South Korea’s Kospi
As they offer a diversification play from the artificial-intelligence frenzy that has swept markets from Wall Street to Asia.
China and North Korea to open New Yalu River Bridge, state media reports
The long-delayed bridge will formally open on Thursday, according to China's state-run Xinhua news agency.
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Singapore’s economy grows more than 5 percent amid AI boom
City-state's GDP expands 5.4 percent in July-September quarter, according to advance government estimates.
Atletico sink Man Utd as Viking deny Bayern in Champions League
Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday as the Red Devils continued their poor run, while Bayern Munich were held 3-3 in Norway by underdogs Viking Stavanger.
Atletico sink Man Utd as Viking deny Bayern in Champions League
Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday as the Red Devils continued their poor run, while Bayern Munich were held 3-3 in Norway by underdogs Viking Stavanger.
Dailin Oliver new show: Dubai missiles and other funnies
Comedian Dalin Oliver turned a terrifying Dubai war scare into award-winning comedy show. He shares the funny on tour and at Montecasino.
Dailin Oliver new show: Dubai missiles and other funnies
Comedian Dalin Oliver turned a terrifying Dubai war scare into award-winning comedy show. He shares the funny on tour and at Montecasino.
Saudi-born engineer for OpenAI arrested for planting listening bug
OpenAI says it discovered a hidden recording device in one of its offices, wrapped in toilet paper behind a television.
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on alleged espionage
The Hokkaido Shimbun journalist is accused of collecting information on Moscow's defence capabilities for Tokyo.
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US AI data centre gas outage forces Virginia residents to evacuate over air quality concerns
A power failure at a Virginia data centre forced the facility onto backup generators for 24 hours, sending thick smoke into the air and driving nearby residents from their homes.
Israel returns 22 stolen ancient artefacts to Greece
The cultural exchange comes amid strengthening ties between the two countries.
Houthi missiles intercepted over Saudi Arabia as battles intensify
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles targeting Riyadh and Dhahran, with falling debris injuring people.
Houthi missiles intercepted over Saudi Arabia as battles intensify
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles targeting Riyadh and Dhahran, with falling debris injuring people.
Ukrainian ex-officer goes on trial in Germany over Nord Stream blasts
The trial is expected to run into February and could test Germany's political stance on Ukraine.
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