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Over 600 pilgrims hospitalised due to chlorine gas leak in Iraq 10 Aug 2025 - 03:15 pm
Pilgrims were hospitalised with respiratory problems after inhaling chlorine as the result of a leak at a water treatment station. Pic: Representational image
'Challenging day' for firefighters battling huge blaze in France 10 Aug 2025 - 03:09 pm
The evacuated sheep are collected at the Chateau Beauregard Mirouze following wildfires in Bizanet, southern France on August 9, 2025. (Photo by Idriss Bigou-Gilles / AFP)
Italy's Mount Vesuvius closed to tourists as wildfire rages 10 Aug 2025 - 02:56 pm
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Designer says regrets Adidas 'appropriated' Mexican footwear 10 Aug 2025 - 12:06 pm
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Chile copper mine to restart operations after deadly collapse 10 Aug 2025 - 10:33 am
Aerial view of the entrance to the El Teniente mine, a Codelco copper mine in the commune of Machali, near Rancagua, O'Higgins Region, Chile, on August 1, 2025. (Photo by Raul Bravo / AFP)
Around 1,000 evacuated due to wildfires in northwest Turkiye 09 Aug 2025 - 09:22 pm
This handout photograph taken and released on August 8, 2025 by Turkish news agency DHA (Demiroren News Agency) shows people working to extinguish wildfire in Canakkale, northwestern Turkey in the Marmara region. (Photo by HANDOUT / DHA (Demiroren News Agency) / AFP)
Four Palestinians killed while seeking aid in northern Gaza 09 Aug 2025 - 09:07 pm
Buildings destroyed in Israeli strikes surround makeshift shelters for displaced Palestinians in Gaza City on August 8, 2025. (Photo by Bashar TALEB / AFP)
Thailand claims 3 soldiers injured by landmine along border, Cambodia strongly refutes 09 Aug 2025 - 09:04 pm
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Six Lebanese soldiers killed, others injured in weapons depot explosion 09 Aug 2025 - 06:38 pm
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Two killed in small plane crash in western Romania 09 Aug 2025 - 06:21 pm
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Somali Defense Minister announces death of over 120 Al Shabaab Militants in military operations 09 Aug 2025 - 06:15 pm
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Thai police arrest 26 Chinese nationals suspected of illegal loans 09 Aug 2025 - 05:28 pm
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As temperatures touch 50C, Dubai runners turn to indoor marathon 09 Aug 2025 - 03:26 pm
People take part in Dubai Mallathon 2025, at the City Centre Mirdif mall in Dubai on August 9, 2025. (Photo by Giuseppe Cacace / AFP)
Massive French wildfire contained but 'not under control' 09 Aug 2025 - 03:14 pm
This photograph shows a burned entrance sign following wildfires in Durban-Corbieres, in the Aude department, southern France on August 9, 2025. (Photo by Idriss Bigou-Gilles / AFP)
UN plastic pollution treaty talks progress not 'sufficient': chair 09 Aug 2025 - 02:58 pm
Women sort plastic waste at a workshop in Pekanbaru, Riau, on August 8, 2025. (Photo by Wahyudi / AFP)
Emirates revises safety rules for power bank use onboard 09 Aug 2025 - 02:32 pm
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Teen gunman wounds three in Times Square shooting: NYPD 09 Aug 2025 - 02:13 pm
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VIDEO: Türkiye battles wildfires as July recorded hottest in 55 years 09 Aug 2025 - 01:22 pm
This handout photograph taken and released on August 8, 2025 by Turkish news agency DHA (Demiroren News Agency) shows people working to extinguish wildfire in Canakkale, northwestern Türkiye in the Marmara region. Photo by HANDOUT / DHA (Demiroren News Agency) / AFP.