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Philippines Ferry Fire Kills at Least Five, 86 Missing

At least five people were killed and 86 remain missing after a fire broke out aboard the passenger ferry June Aster near Coron, a tourist destination in the Philippine province of Palawan. The vessel was sailing from Manila to Coron when the fire erupted, the Philippine Coast Guard said.

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Several killed and injured in Swiss Alps coach crash

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Several Killed in Swiss Alps Dutch Coach Crash

Several people were killed and others injured when a Dutch tour bus carrying 48 passengers overturned in the Swiss Alps in eastern Switzerland on Thursday, police said.

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Sinkhole Opens at Nicolas Cage's Malibu Home

A large sinkhole opened under the driveway of actor Nicolas Cage's Malibu, California home, forcing evacuations of dozens of nearby homes. Aerial footage showed the collapsed driveway after coastal erosion from remnants of Hurricane Marie triggered a gas leak and road closure. Cage bought the house in 2024.

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Iceland set to open store in Falklands and become first UK high street retailer on islands

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Supermarket chain Iceland has confirmed it will open a store in Stanley, the Falkland Islands capital, in early December in partnership with local retailer Kelper Stores. It will be the first UK high street brand to operate on the islands. Iceland boss Richard Walker said he was "proud to be backing Britain" with the launch.

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Pilot warned Amazon cargo plane going too fast before deadly crash, data shows

One pilot told the other about the aircraft's "excessive speed" but received an uneven response even as alarms sounded.

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Europe's royalty pay respects to King Harald V in Norway

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Norway Bids Farewell to King Harald V

Thousands gathered in Oslo on Wednesday for the funeral of King Harald V of Norway, attended by European royalty and world leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The ceremonies included a nationwide minute of silence and concluded 13 days of national mourning for the long-serving monarch.

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Cargo Ship Fire in Eastern China Kills 25

The ship was docked in the port city of Qingdao for repairs at the time of the blaze, whose cause remained unclear, according to state media.

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Oil prices rise above $100 a barrel for first time since July as Iran war escalates

Brent crude up by more than 3% after latest fire between US and Iran in Gulf and Houthi attacks on Saudi cities The price of oil has risen above $100 a barrel for the first time since July as the escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens further disruption to global supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose by more than 3% to top $101 after tensions increased in the Gulf amid the…

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Philippines Ferry Fire Kills at Least Five, 86 Missing

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Several Killed in Swiss Alps Dutch Coach Crash

Sinkhole Opens at Nicolas Cage's Malibu Home

Iceland to Open First UK High Street Store in Falkland Islands

Pilot warned Amazon cargo plane going too fast before deadly crash, data shows

Norway Bids Farewell to King Harald V

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Australia news live: Hanson suggests a ‘chill pill’ for critics as she doubles down on video calling Hastie a ‘traitor’

Trump ally resigns from post leading inquiry into alleged conspiracy against president

Woolworths increased prices of at least four ‘family staples’ during ‘Price Freeze’ promotion

Hobbyist Archaeologist Uncovers Finland’s Largest Viking-Age Coin Hoard

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More Anthropic researchers warn of AI’s perils as Musk terms fears a ‘psyop’

A Succession Battle Erupts Over a Late Ugandan Monarch

Trump Administration Says U.S. Will Work With Peru on Crime Crackdown

Amid war and sanctions, unemployment worsens in Iran

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