South Korean capital hit by record November snowfall: weather agency
South Korea's capital was blanketed Wednesday by the heaviest November snowfall since records began over a century ago, the weather agency said.
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Sinn Fein hope election will propel it to power in Ireland
Promises made by the Sinn Fein pro-Irish unity party to tackle a housing and cost-of-living crisis and stop young people leaving the country have bolstered its popularity ahead of a general election on Friday.
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Ceasefire takes hold in Israel-Hezbollah war
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon took hold on Wednesday after more than a year of fighting that has killed thousands, with displaced people returning home in the south, against warnings from both sides.
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Chinese island plastic pollution turned into artistic omens
As storm clouds gathered on a forgotten beach in China's Miaodao islands, artist Fu Junsheng picked his way through piles of plastic waste washed up along the shoreline, looking for inspiration.
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Anti-mine treaty signatories slam US decision to send landmines to Ukraine
Washington's decision to give anti-personnel mines to Ukraine is the biggest blow yet to a landmark anti-mine treaty, its signatories said during a meeting.
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Vietnamese EV maker Vinfast reports $550 million Q3 loss
Vietnamese electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast reported a net loss of $550 million for the third quarter, less than the same period last year as the firm recorded an uptick in sales.
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Hello Kitty owner plunges 17% on sharesale plan
Shares in the Japanese entertainment giant behind the popular Hello Kitty brand plunged on Wednesday after major shareholders said they would reduce their stakes.
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Giannis-less Bucks edge Heat, Rockets advance in NBA Cup
Damian Lillard scored 37 points to lead Milwaukee to victory at Miami 106-103 in the NBA Cup on Tuesday despite playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo due to a knee injury.
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Environmentalists slam lobbyist influence on plastic talks
Environmental groups on Wednesday slammed the presence of dozens of petrochemical and fossil fuel industry lobbyists at UN talks on a plastic pollution treaty, accusing them of "obstruction" and "misinformation."
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Global security hotspots awaiting Trump in 2025
The coming year will put incoming US President Donald Trump's geopolitical strategies to the test, as wars rage in the Middle East and Ukraine and tensions rise in Asia.
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