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Tornado kills six, injures 750 as it wrecks southern Brazil town

A tornado killed at least six people and injured around 750 as it destroyed most of a town in southern Brazil, authorities said Saturday.

Fire kills six at Turkish perfume warehouse

A fire Saturday at a perfume warehouse in northwestern Turkey housing numerous warehouses and factories killed six people including two teenagers, authorities said.

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Israel PM voices regret after three killed at Catholic church in Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret after Israeli tank fire killed three people at a Catholic church in Gaza on Thursday, blaming a "stray" round for the deaths after a phone call with US President Donald Trump.

France court orders release of Lebanese militant after 40 years in jail

A French appeals court Thursday ordered the release of pro-Palestinian Lebanese militant Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, imprisoned for 40 years for the 1982 killings of two foreign diplomats.

Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic church kills three

An Israeli strike on Gaza's only Catholic church killed three people on Thursday, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said, as Israel said it "never targets" religious sites and regretted any harm to civilians.

Strike on Gaza's only Catholic church injures several people

A strike on Gaza's only Catholic church injured several people on Thursday, the territory's civil defence agency and the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said, as Italy's prime minister slammed "unacceptable" Israeli attacks on civilians.

Iraq shopping mall fire kills more than 60

A fire tore through a newly opened shopping mall in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut overnight, killing at least 61 people, authorities said Thursday, as grief-stricken families searched for missing relatives.

Air India probe of Boeing 787 fuel control switches finds no issues

Air India's inspection of the locking feature on the fuel control switches of its existing Boeing 787 aircraft found no issues, an internal communication circulated within the airline said.

Lead actors announced for 'Legend of Zelda' movie

Two British actors will play the lead roles in the hotly anticipated live-action film adaptation of the "Legend of Zelda" video game franchise, Japan's Nintendo announced.

'Shop local': Bad Bunny brings tourism surge to Puerto Rico

The day before Bad Bunny kicked off his blockbuster residency that's expected to bring hundreds of millions of dollars to Puerto Rico while showcasing its rich culture, he posted a simple message: Shop Local.

Three quarters of US teens use AI companions despite risks: study

Nearly three in four American teenagers have used AI companions, with more than half qualifying as regular users despite growing safety concerns about these virtual relationships, according to a new survey released Wednesday.

October execution date set for Texas man in 'shaken baby' case

A Texas judge on Wednesday set a new execution date for an autistic man convicted in a problematic "shaken baby" case.

Iceland volcano erupts for ninth time since 2023

A volcano erupted on Wednesday in Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula in the southwest, weather authorities said, the ninth eruption to hit the region since the end of 2023.

No magic fix: 'Harry Potter' stars banned from driving

Two stars of the "Harry Potter" films, including actress Emma Watson, were each banned from driving for six months Wednesday after being caught speeding in separate incidents.

Italy sorts vast piles of post for popular Pope Leo

Leo XIV has not long been pope, yet the American head of the Catholic Church already receives 100 kilogrammes of letters a day, faithfully sorted by the Italian post office.

Man irked by Japan go-karting noise arrested for attempted arson

A Japanese man enraged by the noise of go-karting popular with foreign tourists was arrested Wednesday for trying to set fire to the motor vehicles, according to police and local media.

Thai ex-PM Thaksin appears on stand in royal defamation case

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra testified in court on Wednesday, seeking to defend himself against royal defamation charges in a watershed case for his faltering political dynasty.

'Epstein files' explained: Why Trump is under pressure

A perceived lack of transparency over the US investigations into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has carved a rare chasm between President Donald Trump and his typically loyal Republican base.

Trump says any 'credible' Epstein files should be released

President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US Justice Department should release all "credible" information from its probe into notorious sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein as he sought to douse a firestorm of criticism from his supporters over his handling of the case.

In backing Brazil's Bolsonaro, Trump may be helping Lula

US President Donald Trump's backing for a far-right Brazilian ally could inadvertently boost leftist President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva's flagging political fortunes, analysts say.

Two dead in New Jersey as soaked US northeast braces for more rain

Two people were killed in New Jersey following flash flooding in the northeastern United States that caused travel chaos, authorities said Tuesday, as the region braced for more heavy rain.

Egypt grand museum delay puts tourism hopes on hold

In the shadow of the Grand Egyptian Museum, souvenir shop owner Mona has been readying for the tourist boom she hoped the long-awaited opening would bring -- now once again out of reach.

France, Eq. Guinea to clash at UN top court over Paris mansion

France and Equatorial Guinea will cross swords Tuesday at the top United Nations court, in a long-running dispute over a luxury Paris mansion confiscated by French authorities.

Unreleased Beyonce music stolen from car in Atlanta

Computer drives containing unreleased music by US superstar Beyonce Knowles and plans related to her concerts were stolen last week in Atlanta, police said Monday, with a suspect still at large.

Creepy find: German customs net tarantulas in cookie shipment

German customs officers have discovered a massive haul of about 1,500 tarantulas hidden inside a shipment disguised as cookies, authorities said Monday.

Spreading Grand Canyon fire destroys historic lodge

A growing wildfire at the Grand Canyon's North Rim has now charred at least 50 structures, including a historic lodge inside the popular US tourist site and natural wonder, authorities said Monday.

Russia orders jailing of exiled writer Boris Akunin

A Russian court on Monday sentenced author Boris Akunin to 14 years jail in absentia after he voiced support for Ukraine and suggested a "revolution" could replace Vladimir Putin.

German doctor goes on trial for 15 murders

A German doctor went on trial Monday accused of killing 15 patients with lethal injections and acting as "master of life and death" over those in his care.

Pilot groups reject claims of human error in Air India crash

Two major commercial pilots' associations have rejected claims human error caused an Air India crash that killed 260 people after a preliminary investigation report found the plane's engine fuel switches had been turned off.

Rescued German backpacker details Australia bush ordeal

A German backpacker who survived 11 nights in the Australian bush described on Monday how she got lost and confused after crashing her car.

Hong Kong court hears appeals by jailed democracy campaigners

A Hong Kong court began hearing appeals on Monday from 12 democracy campaigners who were jailed for subversion last year during the city's largest national security trial.

Excavations begin at child mass grave site in Ireland

Excavations begin Monday of an unmarked mass burial site at a former mother and baby home in western Ireland suspected of containing the remains of hundreds of infants and young children.

S.Africa police minister suspended after corrutpion allegations

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday suspended his police minister over corruption allegations "with immediate affect" a week after accusations made by a provincial police chief.

Thousands attend Pope Leo's first Angelus prayer

Thousands of people streamed to a small Italian hilltop village not far from Rome on Sunday, to hear Pope Leo deliver his first Angelus prayer from his summer residence at Castel Gandolfo.

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