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SAREX-2026: India’s biggest sea rescue drill begins off Paradip
SAREX-2026 is India's 12th national maritime search and rescue exercise, held off Paradip with 32 foreign observers: what it is, what's being…
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Virginia’s Clean Slate law explained: who gets a fresh start
Virginia's new Clean Slate law automatically seals records for minor offenses, helping residents get jobs and housing. Here's who qualifies.
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North Korea’s UN voicemail ‘hacked’ by prankster: what happened
A prankster appears to have hacked North Korea's UN mission voicemail and left mocking messages. The phone system was poorly secured.
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Gas cars slip below half of global new car sales: why it matters
Petrol-only cars have fallen below 50% of global new car sales for the first time. High fuel prices are accelerating the EV…
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Frozen berry recall explained: E. coli risk, 30 states hit
Walmart and Trader Joe's frozen berries are recalled over E. coli fears in 30 states. Check your freezer for affected brands and…
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California’s Ghost Ticket Law Explained: What Changes
Newsom signed a bipartisan law banning 'ghost tickets' — listings for tickets sellers don't actually have.
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Fort Hood Shooter Faces Firing Squad: What We Know
Trump approved a firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, the Pentagon says. What we know.
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ICE Deportees Vanishing Into Salvadoran Prisons: Explained
Deportees flown out by ICE are vanishing into Salvadoran prisons as the US pays millions to jail them abroad.
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‘King of Injustice’: Golden Trump Statue at EU Parliament
A golden naked Trump statue titled 'King of Injustice' was installed at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
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France’s Student Protests Explained: Why They Are Angry
Why are students protesting in France? Close to 1,600 arrests as anger over jobs and living costs boils over.