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Eleven killed in South Africa homestead mass shooting

Eleven people were killed in a mass shooting at a homestead near Durban, South Africa. Attackers reportedly forced victims into one room before opening fire; only two survived. One victim is believed to have been pregnant, police said. The incident has left the local community in shock.

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Book Review: “Swan Song: Diana, My Sister,” by Charles Spencer

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Charles Spencer's 'Swan Song' Memoir Reignites Diana Royal Tensions

Charles Spencer's memoir "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" has been released, containing allegations about Princess Diana's marriage to Britain's King Charles and the aftermath of her death. Buckingham Palace issued a rare sharp response after claims about the 1997 funeral emerged. The book also addresses Diana's suffering at the hands of the tabloid press.

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Fifteen jailed for life over involvement in Sri Lanka attacks that killed more than 260

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Sri Lanka Court Convicts 15 Over 2019 Easter Bombings

A Sri Lankan court has convicted 15 men over the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings that targeted three churches and three luxury hotels, killing more than 260 people including 42 foreigners. The Islamic State group-inspired attacks were among the deadliest in Sri Lanka's history. Sky reports the 15 were jailed for life.

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Four dead after powerful Typhoon Dujuan lashes Japan

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At least four dead and six missing in Japan day after Typhoon Dujuan made landfall

Authorities announced a revised, higher death toll on Tuesday after search and rescue crews located the bodies of two more people. Six others are still reported missing.

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At U.N., Trump Says He Will Strike a Deal With Iran or ‘Annihilate’ It

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Trump Threatens to 'Annihilate' Iran at UN, Confirms Direct Talks

At the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, US President Donald Trump warned he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" of Iran if no peace deal is reached, while also confirming that US and Iranian officials had held direct talks on the sidelines. Most of Iran's delegation walked out during the speech.

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US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark

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US to build two military bases in Greenland under Denmark deal

The US, Greenland and Denmark signed a defence deal at the UN General Assembly in New York under which the US will build two military bases in Greenland. The agreement also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty over the semi-autonomous Arctic territory and follows tensions among the Nato allies over the island's future.

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Burnham 'gets it' says Trump, as the two leaders meet for first time

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Burnham and Trump hold first meeting in New York

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump met for the first time in New York, with Trump saying he can do business with Burnham and calling him someone who "gets it." Trump remained polite and friendly during a news conference, giving largely diplomatic answers. He also criticised the "terrible" Chagos deal. As Greater Manchester mayor, Burnham had previously said Trump was not welcome in the city and that he would refuse to meet him.

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Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list

Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman both have close ties to President Putin, and Kyiv said the move sent Moscow the wrong signals.

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Iraq’s Prime Minister Al-Zaidi Vows to Disarm Iran-backed Militias

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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has pledged to disarm Iran-backed militias and collect an estimated 6 million weapons. Baghdad recast 30 September as the start of a regulatory process after Kataib Hezbollah and Harakat al-Nujaba refused to surrender arms they call "resistance weapons".

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Eleven killed in South Africa homestead mass shooting

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Charles Spencer's 'Swan Song' Memoir Reignites Diana Royal Tensions

Sri Lanka Court Convicts 15 Over 2019 Easter Bombings

At least four dead and six missing in Japan day after Typhoon Dujuan made landfall

Trump Threatens to 'Annihilate' Iran at UN, Confirms Direct Talks

US to build two military bases in Greenland under Denmark deal

Burnham and Trump hold first meeting in New York

Ukraine anger as EU removes Russian oligarchs from sanctions list

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Venezuela’s Delcy Rodríguez hails ‘historic meeting’ with Donald Trump in New York

U.N. Live Updates: Iran’s President to Address World Leaders After Trump Threat

It’s Not the Oscars: U.N. Speakers Love to Ignore Its 15-Minute Rule

Trump to meet China’s Xi as Congress mulls bill banning artificial superintelligence – US politics live

Dramatic eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain's housing shortage

Hurricane Polo downgraded but remains 'very powerful' off coast of Mexico

Dolly Parton's manager accuses her nephew of threats and intimidation

At U.N. Meeting, Syria’s Leader Is Strengthened, but Faces a Difficult Test

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