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• Six dead after Plaka building collapse as final bodies recovered

  27-09-2026 13:06 via article.wn.com
  The death toll from the building collapse in Plaka has risen to six after rescue crews recovered the final two bodies being sought in the rubble. Firefighters found the two bodies at around 2pm on Saturday, 26 September, bringing to an end a difficult search and rescue operation that began...
  
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• We are capitalists: US Democrats push back against communist label ahead of midterms

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  Democrats in competitive midterm races...
  
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• Violence against women in South Africa is national shame, president says

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  Eleven women’s bodies have been found in Ekurhuleni, a municipality east of Johannesburg, since July. ......
  
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• Veteran white politician nicknamed 'grandmother' shakes up Johannesburg mayor race

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  JOHANNESBURG, Sept 30 - A...
  
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• US military completes withdrawal of troops from Iraq after 12-year mission

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  The US military has completed the withdrawal of American forces and equipment...
  
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• US, coalition partners end 12-year military mission in Iraq: Pentagon

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  The Pentagon announced Wednesday that the...
  
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• UN Yemen envoy concludes Cairo talks on escalation, Red Sea

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg concluded...
  
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• Ukraine's war costs for 2026 hit $155 billion

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  Ukraine's total war ​costs ​will reach $155 billion this year, and Kyiv is working to close a $27 billion funding gap ⁠to ensure it ⁠can conduct active combat operations at the st ......
  
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• UK airbase suspect tipped off police, Times says

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  LONDON, Sept 30 - A suspected...
  
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• Türkiye joins fishing tournament near Russia nuclear plant

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  Anglers from 12 countries, including Türkiye, gathered on Lake Udomlya in Russia for...
  
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• Tom Cruise's praise of Kate Middleton highlights her 'untouched by scandal' reputation: expert

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  Tom Cruise's recent effusive praise...
  
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• Tanker hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  The UK Maritime Trade Operations said a crude oil tanker was struck on the port side by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, warning that authorities are investigating amid renewed tensions between Tehran and Washington. ......
  
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• Taiwan analysts say Trump-Xi summit produced no policy shift but real test lies ahead

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  TAIPEI — Taiwanese officials were watching carefully for signs of policy changes toward...
  
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• South Africa summons US ambassador again over 'undiplomatic conduct,' official says

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  JOHANNESBURG, Sept 30 - South Africa's...
  
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• Six Flags shuts California roller coaster at centre of lawsuits

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  The X2 roller coaster has been the subject of lawsuits alleging that the ride caused brain injuries. ......
  
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• Ruthann Harner Shares a Powerful Story of Invisible Illness and Resilience in Broken by the Invisible

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  PENNSYLVANIA, USA - September 30, 2026 - Author and Licensed nurse Ruthann Harner invites readers into a deeply personal journey through illness, loss, faith, and perseverance in her memoir, . Drawing from her own experience with Long Haul Covid, Harner explores what it means to live with an illness that others cannot see and the emotional toll of feeling misunderstood, dismissed, or forgotten....
  
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• Rev Dr Glenn B Havumaki Challenges Society to See Aging as a Gift in New ...

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  CONNECTICUT, USA - September 30, 2026 - For decades, society has often overlooked the value, wisdom, and purpose found in older generations. In his new book, , Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Havumaki offers a powerful reminder that every life especially in later years is precious, meaningful, and created with purpose. Drawing from years of ministry, biblical reflection, and personal experience serving older adults, Havumaki explores the spiritual responsibility of caring for and honoring aging individuals. T
  
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• Putin orders another troop increase as Russia pounds Ukrainian cities

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  Russian President Vladimir Putin has again raised the size of Russia’s armed forces, even as the war in Ukraine continues at undiminished intensity and attacks on Ukrainian cities go on almost daily. In a decree signed...
  
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• Prince Harry spokesman slams

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  A spokesman for Prince Harry on Wednesday condemned as \\...
  
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• Pilot fight triggers hijacking alert on Dubai-Tel Aviv flight

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  An altercation between the pilots of a...
  
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• Oil prices slip further as Gulf exports recover

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  Oil exports have likely...
  
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• Max & Mila’s World: Lidl revamps pet-care range under new brand

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  Lidl is consolidating its dog and cat product range under the new brand Max & Mila’s World and expanding it with three clearly defined quality tiers. With this launch, the grocery retailer is bringing its existing pet care portfolio together into a single, unified brand world for the first time-creating greater clarity, transparency, and brand recognition for customers. The goal is to simplify product selection while strengthening trust in the brand. Max & Mila’s World offers
  
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• Latvia's pro-Ukraine prime minister leads in poll ahead of Saturday election

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  RIGA, Sept 30 - Latvian Prime Minister...
  
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• Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for Sukkot

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  Hundreds of Israeli settlers entered the...
  
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• Israel-bound Flydubai flight diverted to Saudi Arabia afters pilots' brawl

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  A ⁠flight bound for Israel from Dubai diverted to Saudi ​Arabia after transmitting ​emergency signals due to a fight between the pilots rather than a hijacking, an Israeli offici ......
  
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• Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Pens Open Letter to American Voters

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  Weeks away from...
  
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• Iranian singer’s 74 lashes for performing without a hijab ‘a form of torture’, say rights groups

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  Iranian court upholds sentence against 29-year-old star Parastoo Ahmadi and other musicians in crackdown on women flouting hijab law...
  
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• Iran indicates it\u2019s received an official US response to its latest offer on ending the war

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  The officials did not say what the response contained....
  
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• International Soprano Monika Spruch Expands Global Presence Following Multiple Music Honors

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  2026 ICMA Best Vocalist winner builds on international music honors and performances across Europe, the U.S. and ......
  
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• Hungarian appeals court cuts German activist's jail term to seven years

  30-09-2026 13:31 via article.wn.com
  BUDAPEST, Sept 30 - A Hungarian...
  
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