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Singapore turns matchmaker amid rock-bottom birthrate
City-state launches dating platform for government workers, drawing curiosity, amusement and scorn.
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Bosnian Serb nationalist claims party victory in Bosnia elections
Bosnian Serb nationalist Milorad Dodik claimed victory for his party in Bosnia’s elections.
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US coastguard suspends search for six on board crashed medical jet
Debris found off Nantucket island after the air ambulance disappeared while flying from Bermuda to Boston.
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Yemen gov’t forces commence major combat operation against Houthis
Yemeni government forces have declared a ‘battle for liberation’ to retake remaining territory held by the Houthis.
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Spitting allegations as Ireland and Israel fight out ill-tempered draw
Ireland and Israel drew 1-1 in a second ill-tempered Nations League match.
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Brazil’s presidential race: Three key takeaways from the first round
Flavio Bolsonaro beat polling expectations as Brazil’s right gained ground, setting up October 25 run-off with Lula.
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Can the KKK find a new foothold in the US?
The infamous hate group is trying to rebrand itself as the 'Knights Party' in an attempt to grow its base.
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Nearly 1,500 migrants arrive in Myanmar from Malaysia despite UN warnings
Malaysia continues mass refugee deportations despite warnings from the UN about unsafe conditions in an active war zone.
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Ethiopia’s forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting
The capture of Tigray’s regional capital revives fears of another prolonged conflict, displacement and crisis.
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Four African leaders issue joint declaration as Ethiopia war escalates
Egyptian, Eritrean, Somali and Sudanese leaders also call for talks to end the civil war in Sudan.
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Iran war updates: Turkiye, Pakistan back troop deployment to Saudi Arabia
These were the updates on the US-Israel war on Iran from Monday, October 5, 2026.
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Israel face spitting allegation as Ireland boss ‘delighted’ games are over
Ireland manager says 'disciplinary committee will look at' allegations Israel player spat at one of his coaching staff.
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‘Everyone knew’: Canada boss Marsch wants Man City relegated for breaches
Jesse Marsch alleges Man City's financial wrongdoing was widely known in the Premier League, and relegation must follow.
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Cristiano Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants, says Jesus
Ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal squad on Wednesday, but door open for return.
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Mysterious luminous object burns in the skies above Libya
A mysterious object has been filmed flying over Tripoli and western Libya, followed by reports of a loud explosion.
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Man’s miraculous catch saves child after balcony fall in Egypt
Dramatic video shows a man in Egypt rushing and catching a child who fell from the second floor.
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Nicaragua says it will withdraw from Central American Parliament
The country's crackdown on human rights has left it increasingly isolated in Latin America.
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US withdraws B-1 bomber aircraft from UK’s Fairford base amid Iran fears
The abrupt redeployment to the US comes after several 'terrorism-related' arrests were made outside RAF Fairford.