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North Korea says ex-ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam has died

Kim Yong Nam, the only person outside of the ruling Kim family dynasty to serve as North Korea's nominal head of state, has died, state media reported.

Reuters

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Global hunger monitor confirms famine in two Sudanese cities

It says there is famine in al-Fashir, which was recently captured by the paramilitary RSF, and in the town of Kadugli, in the South Kordofan state.

Africanews

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Peru cuts diplomatic ties with Mexico over asylum claim of former PM

According to a foreign ministry statement, since the events of December 2022, “the Mexican government has been interfering in an inadmissible and systematic manner in Peru’s internal affairs.”

Euronews

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Puerto Ricans hope U.S. fleet will help bail out economy

With the U.S. pursuing a drone campaign against alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean, the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico is preparing to host 15,000 troops at a recently reopened base. The facility originally closed more than two decad...

Al Jazeera

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United States working to secure a humanitarian truce in Sudan

There has been a sharp escalation in bloodshed in the conflict since Rapid Support Forces fighters captured the city of al-Fashir.

Africanews

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Humanitarian disaster worsens in Sudan after RSF takes over el-Fasher

Millions of people across war-ravaged Sudan, particularly its western parts, remain in dire need of humanitarian aid as key generals show no intention of ending the civil war amid ongoing violence and killings in North Darfur’s el-Fasher.

Al Jazeera

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Chinese tourism downturn of 35% hitting Thai economy

On Wednesday, Thailand celebrates the festival of Loy Kratong, marking the end of the rainy season. It’s hoped the holiday will bring an uptick in tourist arrivals, which are down seven percent this year.

Al Jazeera

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Tornadoes Can Strike Year-Round, Especially In Certain Areas

Tornadoes can strike in any month, but areas of the country are at a bigger risk depending on the month. Here is the breakdown by season.

The Weather Channel

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Cuban workers in Canada say their government seized most of their pay

Cuban workers sent to Canada in a joint mining venture are accusing their government of human trafficking and exploitation, saying they were forced to hand over most of their wages, leaving them with barely enough to survive.

CBC News

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China’s spy joke with South Korea that sounded like a warning

Chinese President Xi Jinping gifted South Korean President Lee Jae Myung a pair of smartphones, jokingly telling him to 'check if there's a backdoor' — referring to the risk of unauthorized bypassing of security controls.

CBC News

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Why did the U.S. stop nuclear testing, and why is it starting again?

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. military to resume testing nuclear weapons after a gap of 33 years. How many nuclear weapons tests have there been, why were they stopped - and why would anyone start them again?

Reuters

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Second quake in months hits Afghanistan, killing at least 20

A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near the northern Afghan city of Mazar-e-Sharif early Monday, months after a deadly August disaster killed thousands. The disaster is the latest blow to a nation already grappling with deep poverty, dwin...

DW News

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Lagos reacts to Trump’s threat of military action against Nigeria

There were mixed reactions in Lagos on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he'd ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria, as he stepped up his allegations that the government is failing to...

Africanews

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Ukraine sends special forces to Pokrovsk

Russia said on Monday that its troops had advanced in the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a transport and logistics hub that they have been trying to capture for over a year, but Ukraine said its forces were holding on.

France 24

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Israel arrests ex-army lawyer over leaked video showing abuse

Israeli police have arrested a former military prosecutor after she leaked a video appearing to show soldiers abusing a Palestinian detainee. Major General Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi was detained overnight on Monday following a scandal that ...

Al Jazeera

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Red Cross head says 'history is repeating' in Sudan's Darfur

International Committee of the Red Cross President Mirjana Spoljaric has described the situation in the Sudanese city al-Fashir as "atrocious" amid reports of mass killings during its capture by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces last...

Reuters

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Trump sounds off on Venezuela's Maduro as deadly boat strikes continue

U.S. President Donald Trump told 60 Minutes he thinks Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's days are numbered amid the U.S. striking another boat in the Caribbean allegedly transporting drugs.

CBS News

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Warmer weather builds from West to East this week

A big warmup will build from west to east across the country this week. Look for widespread 70s and a few 80s in the Plains on Tuesday ahead of the next cold front. The warmth will peak across the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic Wednesday w...

The Weather Channel

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Moderate to strong atmospheric river to impact Northwest

An active pattern is setting up across the Pacific Northwest, which includes a moderate to strong atmospheric river event by the middle to end of the week.

The Weather Channel

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Back-to-back systems bring wind, rain, snow to Northeast

The first system will move across the Great Lakes into New England on Monday, bringing a chance for rain and wind. Many dry out on Tuesday, but the wind will still be an issue. The next clipper system will bring more wind and rain to the...

The Weather Channel

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How to stay safe during a winter power outage

Research shows that about one-quarter of weather-related power outages are linked to winter storms. So, we asked survival pro, Kevin Estela to share his best tips for staying safe when it happens to you.

The Weather Channel

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Guide to safe outdoor skating

Get ready to lace up your skates and glide through winter with our guide to the perfect ice skating weather, from the ideal temperatures for an outdoor rink to foolproof ways to test if the ice is safe.

The Weather Channel

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Tornadoes can strike year-round, especially in certain areas

Tornadoes can strike in any month, but areas of the country are at a bigger risk depending on the month. Here is the breakdown by season.

The Weather Channel

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Will there be another storm in the Atlantic?

In today's Forecast Feed, AccuWeather's Bernie Rayno takes a look at the latest on the tropics.

AccuWeather

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Part of medieval tower near Colosseum collapses during renovation

Part of the medieval Torre dei Conti in Rome collapsed on Thursday during renovations. Firefighters rescued four workers, with rescue operations ongoing.

Euronews

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Thousands flee El-Fasher amidst ongoing conflict in Sudan

More than 62,000 people are believed to have fled the Sudanese city of el-Fasher between Sunday and Wednesday, after the last stronghold in the Darfur region was taken by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces group.

Africanews

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Israel maintains military presence in Southern Lebanon

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned on Sunday that Hezbollah is attempting to rearm and threatened that Israel would attack if Lebanon does not disarm the militant group.

France 24