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Hundreds of Aftershocks Shake Philippines After Deadly Magnitude 7.8 Earthquake

A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck southern Philippines, causing 37 deaths, hundreds injured, and widespread damage. Hundreds of aftershocks continue as rescue efforts proceed amid power outages and landslides.

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US Adds BYD, Alibaba to List of Chinese Firms with Alleged Military Links

The US Department of Defense has added Chinese firms including Alibaba and BYD to a list alleging military ties. The Chinese embassy calls the list discriminatory, while companies deny the claims and plan legal action.

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At Least 32 Dead After 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Philippines

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Mindanao, Philippines, killing at least 32 and injuring over 100. Tsunami alerts were issued across the region, with evacuations and aftershocks following the disaster.

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Inside Banda: Life in India’s Hottest Place Amid Relentless Heatwave

Banda, Uttar Pradesh, endures record-breaking heatwaves with temperatures up to 49C. Residents adapt by altering work hours and seeking shade amid environmental challenges like water scarcity and deforestation.

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CBSE Exam Controversies: Digital Evaluation Issues and Security Concerns Emerge

A viral complaint about mismatched answer sheets has sparked controversy over CBSE's new digital evaluation system, raising concerns about errors, security breaches, and exam integrity in India's major school-leaving exams.

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Five Italian Divers Die in Maldives Cave Scuba Accident

Five Italian divers, including University of Genoa members, died in a cave scuba diving accident at 50m depth in the Maldives' Vaavu Atoll. The incident is the deadliest diving accident in the Maldives, with search efforts ongoing amid rough weather.

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Japan Faces Largest Anti-War Protests as PM Advances Military Reforms

Japan experiences its largest anti-war protests in decades as PM Sanae Takaichi advances military reforms, sparking national debate over pacifism and security amid regional tensions.

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China Sentences Former Defence Ministers to Suspended Death for Corruption

China has sentenced former defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to suspended death sentences for bribery amid a sweeping military anti-corruption crackdown led by President Xi Jinping.

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Over 500 Arrested as Turkish Police Disperse May Day Rallies with Tear Gas

Turkish police arrested over 500 people and used tear gas during May Day protests in Istanbul, blocking access to Taksim Square. Celebrations proceeded in other cities with extensive security. President Erdogan extended greetings to workers nationwide.

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Pakistan Accused of Attacking Kunar University in Afghanistan

Pakistani attacks on Afghanistan's Kunar province killed seven and injured 75, including university students. Pakistan denies the strikes amid ongoing cross-border tensions and fragile ceasefire efforts.

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Record Bear Sightings in Japan Spark Concern as Hibernation Ends

Japan faces record bear sightings and attacks as hibernation ends, with authorities urging caution amid increased encounters in urban and rural areas.

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Edinburgh Backpacker Faces Jail in Thailand Over Phone Mix-Up

Rory McColl, a Scots backpacker, faces up to three years in a Thai jail after mistakenly taking a woman's phone. Arrested on his first night, he spent two days in jail and remains in Thailand awaiting a court hearing on 28 April.

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