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At least forty people in the Philippines have lost their lives due to flooding caused by the tropical storm Trami.

A fire has broken out at an American military base in the South Korean city of Busan. No casualties have been reported so far.

South Korea escalates its defense industry capabilities as a response to North Korean involvement in the Ukraine conflict and the potential alliance with Russia.

North Korean balloons have distributed pamphlets with propaganda over the South Korean capital Seoul for the first time, criticizing President Yoon Suk-yeol's government.

The arrival of North Koreans in the Russian region of Kursk raises concerns about potential desertions. Ukrainian military officials share their perspectives on the situation.

The rise and fall of Abercrombie & Fitch, a once-popular fashion brand, is examined with revelations of discrimination and exploitation of models.

A new variant of mpox, clade Ib, has been reported in Germany for the first time, originating from African countries. The RKI confirmed the infection occurred abroad.

A megameteorite impact 3.26 billion years ago caused a worldwide tsunami and boiled oceans, yet led to the flourishing of life on Earth.

A woman in Australia got trapped upside down under rocks in an attempt to retrieve her phone, leading to a seven-hour ordeal in a three-meter deep crevice.

Russia is hosting a BRICS summit with several prominent world leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping, UN Secretary-General António Guterres, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance.

Israel's recent operation targets Hezbollah's financial resources, including Al-Qard al-Hassan bank, known for money laundering and criminal activities.

A new rule has been implemented at Dunedin Airport in New Zealand where passengers can only stand still for three minutes to say goodbye, aimed at improving traffic flow around the airport.

Dutch veterans who served in Lebanon with the UNIFIL mission share their worries about the civilian population caught between Hezbollah and the Israeli army.

Rumors are getting stronger about the deployment of a North Korean battalion in Ukraine by the Kremlin. The Ukrainian President and the US express concerns over the alleged involvement of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russians in Ukraine.

Italy has intercepted and shipped a group of migrants to Albania under a new European migration agreement, marking a milestone in the continent's migration policy.

Russia is angry with South Korea for sending drones with propaganda to North Korea, threatening the 'rule of law' in the country.

Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, accuses South Korea of sending drones into their airspace, escalating tensions between the two countries.

North Korea blew up part of the roads connecting South and North Korea, as confirmed by the South Korean army. Tensions rise as Pyongyang threatens to cut off all connections between the two countries.

The South Korean army reports that North Korea has begun preparations to blow up roads connecting the two countries, as tension rises between the two neighbors.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk calls for control over borders to ensure security and minimize illegal migration in Poland.

SpaceX Starship, the largest rocket ever, is set to launch on its fifth test flight from Texas with some unique recovery experiments.

Kim Jong-un's sister, Kim Yo-jong, has warned South Korea of a 'terrible disaster' if Seoul sends drones to North Korea again.

Body parts of experienced American diver Colleen Monfore, who went missing two weeks ago, have been discovered in a shark's stomach.

The North Korean army announced that it will completely close all roads and railways connected to South Korea starting Wednesday. The country also plans to strengthen border regions within its own territory, according to the North Korean news agency KCNA.

British critics are overwhelmingly negative about Boris Johnson's book 'Unleashed', with only his own Daily Telegraph being mild. Read more on telegraaf.nl.

Two Chinese engineers were killed in a terrorist attack in Karachi, Pakistan, with a separatist group claiming responsibility for the suicide bombing.

As conflict escalates between Israel and Hezbollah, over a million people in Lebanon are fleeing, leading to concerns about a new refugee influx in Europe.

Storm Helene has claimed the lives of 191 people in the United States, causing significant damage across six states. President Joe Biden visits affected areas and deploys military for relief efforts.

The storm Helene has reportedly claimed the lives of 155 people in multiple states in the United States, with the death toll expected to rise as rescue teams reach remote areas.

The Surinamese oil field in Block 58 is estimated to hold around 700 million barrels of oil, with potential to produce 200,000 barrels per day. TotalEnergies is expected to make a $10 billion investment decision during a visit to Suriname.