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Thousands Urged to Evacuate as Heavy Rains Threaten Western Japan with Floods and Landslides

Nearly 200,000 residents in western Japan were urged to evacuate on Saturday, November 2, as the remnants of Typhoon Kong-rey brought torrential rain and the risk of landslides and flooding. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued top-level alerts as heavy...
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US Election 2024: Congressional Races Hold the Key to the Nation’s Future

While much of the world's attention is focused on who will occupy the White House after this week's US election, another critical power struggle is unfolding—one that will directly shape the course of American policy and governance over the next...
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Melbourne Police Launch Large-Scale Investigation Following Fatal Shooting in Busy Nightlife Area

In the early hours of Saturday morning, tragedy struck the inner-city area of North Melbourne as a man was fatally shot, prompting Victoria Police to initiate a large-scale homicide investigation. The shooting, which occurred around 3:15 a.m. on Langford Street,...
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Goose Barnacles: The Pricey, Peculiar Crustaceans Making Waves on Australia’s Shores

Australia’s beaches have seen an unexpected influx of strange marine life this week: clusters of goose barnacles, known scientifically as Lepas anatifera. With an alien-like appearance, goose barnacles look like little more than clusters of “udon noodles” with shells attached...
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Supreme Court Ruling Allows Provisional Votes in Pennsylvania for Erroneous Mail-In Ballots Missing Secrecy Envelopes

In a decision with potential implications for thousands of Pennsylvania voters, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that voters who forget to place their mail-in ballots in a required secrecy envelope will be able to cast a provisional vote...
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Trump Faces Backlash Over Violent Remarks Targeting Pro-Harris Republican Supporter as US Election Nears

As the United States inches closer to Election Day, former President Donald Trump finds himself embroiled in controversy following remarks that many are calling dangerously provocative. Trump’s comments targeted Liz Cheney, a prominent Republican and former House representative, who has...
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Fake Migrant Voting Video Part of Russian Propaganda Campaign, US Says

In a statement released on Friday, U.S. intelligence agencies announced that recent videos purporting to show election fraud and political corruption in the United States were fabricated by pro-Russian groups aiming to disrupt the 2024 presidential election. This disinformation campaign,...
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German Law Easing Legal Gender Changes Enters Force, Marking Major Milestone

In a landmark move, Germany has introduced the Gender Self-Determination Act, a new law that significantly simplifies the process for individuals to change their legal gender and name. As of November 1, the new legislation is being celebrated by many...
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Australian Passport Office Faces Intense Scrutiny as Investigation Uncovers Major Procurement Failures

Eighteen officials within the Australian Passport Office (APO) are now under investigation following a damning audit by the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO). The audit report, released on Thursday, details severe lapses in ethical standards and contracting procedures within the...
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Burning Out: How Australia’s Bid to Cut Smoking Rates Exploded into Suburban Tobacco Wars

In a strip of just a dozen shops on a street in Melbourne’s western suburbs, three tobacconists stand clustered. These small businesses are part of a booming and increasingly dangerous tobacco trade that, over the past 18 months, has seen...
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