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Crocodile mauls woman to death in Indonesia

Crocodile mauls woman to death in Indonesia

A crocodile killed a woman bathing in a river in eastern Indonesia, police and locals said Wednesday, with villagers later recovering parts of her body from the slaughtered animal.

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Record-breaking Nepali teen eyes final 8,000-metre peak

Record-breaking Nepali teen eyes final 8,000-metre peak

At just 18 years old, Nepali mountaineer Nima Rinji Sherpa is on the brink of a remarkable achievement.

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Pro-Palestine DNC delegates welcome Biden's exit but side-eye Harris

Pro-Palestine DNC delegates welcome Biden's exit but side-eye Harris

Though there are only a handful of them among thousands of delegates, the "Uncommitted Movement" delegates at the Democratic National Convention are among the most vocal.

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Australia green lights world's 'largest' solar hub

Australia green lights world's 'largest' solar hub

Australia on Wednesday approved plans for a massive solar and battery farm that would export energy to Singapore, a project it calls the "largest solar precinct in the world".

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Indian PM Modi calls for 'peace' before heading to Ukraine

Indian PM Modi calls for 'peace' before heading to Ukraine

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for a "return of peace" Wednesday as he left for Ukraine, weeks after Kyiv condemned him for hugging President Vladimir Putin during a visit to traditional ally Russia.

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'Abuse every day': Indian female medics speak out after brutal murder

'Abuse every day': Indian female medics speak out after brutal murder

Saving lives was the childhood dream for 28-year-old Indian doctor Radhika, but after the brutal rape and murder of a colleague her own safety has increasingly become a top concern.

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Korda looks to bounce back at women's British Open

Korda looks to bounce back at women's British Open

World number one Nelly Korda is hoping to rediscover her stunning early season form as the women's British Open returns to the famous old course at St. Andrews this week.

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Pacific leaders postpone mission to New Caledonia over reported spat

Pacific leaders postpone mission to New Caledonia over reported spat

Pacific island leaders on Wednesday postponed a mission to the riot-hit French territory of New Caledonia following reports of a row between Paris and the island's government.

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'Yes she can:' Obama says US ready for a Harris presidency

'Yes she can:' Obama says US ready for a Harris presidency

Barack Obama told fellow Democrats in Chicago Tuesday that "the torch has been passed" to Kamala Harris and that the United States was ready for her to become president.

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China's 'growing authoritarianism' won't stop with Taiwan: Lai

China's 'growing authoritarianism' won't stop with Taiwan: Lai

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te warned Wednesday that China's "growing authoritarianism will not stop with" the island and urged democratic countries to unite to curb its expansion.

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