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China’s military drills around Taiwan: key things to know

SHANGHAI, May 23, 2024 (AFP) - China on Thursday announced two days of war games around self-ruled Taiwan, encircling the…

UK PM Sunak calls general election for July 4

LONDON, May 22, 2024 (AFP) - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set a general election date for July…

China holds military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’

By James EDGAR BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (AFP) - China on Thursday launched two days of military drills to surround…

Deforestation exacerbated deadly Brazil floods: experts

By Anna PELEGRI PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil, May 22, 2024 (AFP) - The floods devastating southern Brazil have been exacerbated by…

US says Israel took into account its concerns over Rafah

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2024 (AFP) - Israel has taken US concerns into account as it wages military operations in the…

Sick of tourists, Japan town blocks view of Mt Fuji

By Caroline GARDIN FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan (AFP) - A Japanese town mounted a large mesh barrier at a popular viewing spot…

Singapore boosts security after Malaysia police station attack

  SINGAPORE, May 22, 2024 (AFP) - Singapore has tightened security after an attack on a police station in neighbouring…

Former UK marine in Hong Kong spy case found dead: police

  LONDON, May 21, 2024 (AFP) - A former member of the UK's Royal Marines, bailed by a court last…

US police probing Matthew Perry’s ketamine death

LOS ANGELES, May 21, 2024 (AFP) - US police said Tuesday they are investigating the ketamine overdose death of "Friends"…

One dead, dozens injured as Singapore-bound flight hits turbulence

BANGKOK, May 21, 2024 (AFP) - A 73-year-old British man died and more than 70 people were injured Tuesday in…

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