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Fire 'under control' at bazaar in western Tehran 03 Feb 2026 - 04:40 pm
Smoke rises as firefighters battle a fire that broke out in Jannat Bazaar, west of Tehran on February 3, 2026. Photo by Atta Kenare / AFP
WHO appeals for $1bn for world's worst health crises in 2026 03 Feb 2026 - 01:31 pm
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Airbus sees growing Asia-Pacific demand for smaller planes 03 Feb 2026 - 01:25 pm
An Airbus' A350-1000 airliner takes part in an aerial display at the Singapore Airshow in Singapore on February 3, 2026. (Photo by Roslan Rahman / AFP)
Teen swims four hours to save family lost at sea off Australia 03 Feb 2026 - 01:12 pm
Austin tried to reach land on his kayak before it took on water in rough seas, then swam the rest of the way. (ABC News: Briana Shepherd)
Death toll from heavy Japan snow hits 30 03 Feb 2026 - 12:48 pm
People commute along a snow-covered street in Aomori City, which is experiencing record-breaking heavy snowfall, on February 3, 2026. Photo by JIJI Press / AFP
Cuban tourism in crisis; visitors repelled by fuel, power shortages 02 Feb 2026 - 11:33 pm
Tourists ride bicycles along a street in Havana on February 2, 2026. (Photo by YAMIL LAGE / AFP)
Jordan and Iran discuss regional tensions and nuclear file 02 Feb 2026 - 08:13 pm
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Qatar, Saudi Arabia discuss strengthening media cooperation in Riyadh 02 Feb 2026 - 07:42 pm
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Air India Dreamliner grounded after possible fuel switch 'defect' 02 Feb 2026 - 06:24 pm
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Nationwide public transport strike hits Germany 02 Feb 2026 - 01:45 pm
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South Korea's online shopping sales surge 02 Feb 2026 - 01:38 pm
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Rafah Crossing opens in both directions 02 Feb 2026 - 12:46 pm
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Laura Fernandez wins Costa Rica presidential election 02 Feb 2026 - 11:54 am
Costa Rica presidential candidate from the Sovereign People Party, laura Fernandez, gestures to supporters during her victory speech after the presidential election results at the Aurola Hotel, in San Jose on February 1, 2026. (Photo by Marvin Recinos/ AFP)
Snapchat blocks 415,000 underage accounts in Australia 02 Feb 2026 - 10:36 am
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Sudan's Khartoum International Airport receives 1st commercial flight in nearly 3 years 01 Feb 2026 - 11:25 pm
Sudan Airways members of staff celebrate as they stand at the door of the first domestic flight arriving from Port Sudan, after it landed at Khartoum International Airport following a three-year hiatus, on February 1, 2026. (Photo by Ebrahim Hamid / AFP)
Prominent Venezuelan activist released after over four years in jail 01 Feb 2026 - 11:14 pm
Human rights activist Javier Tarazona (L) greets his brother Jose Rafael Tarazona (R) and his mother Teresa de Jesus Sanchez after his release from prison at La Candelaria church in Caracas on February 1, 2026. (Photo by Federico PARRA / AFP)
Pakistani military reports killing 92 militants in two security operations 01 Feb 2026 - 08:23 pm
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'At least 200' feared dead in DR Congo landslide: govt 01 Feb 2026 - 06:02 pm
(FILES) A general view of the mine pits and the town in Rubaya on March 5, 2025.  (Photo by Camille Laffont / AFP)