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Fire on cargo ship in eastern China causes significant casualties

A fire on a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked at a Qingdao shipyard in eastern China has caused significant casualties. President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang have called for urgent rescue operations and an investigation.

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Five dead, 86 missing after major fire engulfs Philippine ferry near Coron

At least five people have died and 86 are missing after a fire broke out on the MV June Aster ferry near Coron in the Philippines. The vessel was carrying 134 people when the blaze erupted Wednesday evening. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire started in the cargo hold.

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Hong Kong court convicts Wall Street Journal publisher of blocking reporter's union role

A Hong Kong court has convicted the Wall Street Journal's publisher of deterring reporter Selina Cheng from taking a union leadership role, raising fresh concerns about press freedom in the territory.

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North Korea expands uranium enrichment with new two-storey facility at Yongbyon

North Korea has built a new two-storey uranium enrichment facility at Yongbyon, significantly expanding its nuclear weapons production capacity. The IAEA says the facility can house up to 28 centrifuge cascades and represents a serious violation of UN Security Council resolutions.

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Hong Kong's First Chief Executive After 1997 Handover Dies at 89

Tung Chee-hwa, Hong Kong's first chief executive after the 1997 handover from British to Chinese rule, has died at 89. He led the territory through the Asian Financial Crisis, health epidemics, and major political protests before resigning in 2005.

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Meta's AI-Generated Child Abuse Ads Persist in India Despite Government Order

Meta ran hundreds of AI-generated child sexual abuse ads on Facebook and Instagram, including 84 in India after the government ordered their removal, according to a new report by the Tech Transparency Project.

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Instagram Creators Targeted by Extortionists Filing Fake Copyright Claims

Instagram creators are losing thousands of pounds to extortionists exploiting fake copyright claims. The scam has escalated to Delhi High Court litigation, with Meta facing pressure to strengthen verification and appeals processes.

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India's exam system faces deepening crisis as paper leaks and errors erode public trust

India's National Testing Agency faces mounting pressure after repeated exam paper leaks and errors. Experts debate whether structural reforms or complete overhaul of the high-stakes testing system is needed to restore student confidence.

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Dozens Feared Trapped After Five-Storey Delhi Hostel Collapses

A five-storey hostel building has collapsed in Delhi's Satya Niketan neighbourhood with dozens feared trapped. At least one person is dead and rescue teams are working to free those still buried in the rubble.

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British Trekker Found Dead in Pakistan Mountain Ravine

The body of British trekker Alexander Harris has been found in a ravine in northern Pakistan after he went missing while descending Musa Ka Musala mountain. The 30-year-old from Birmingham became separated from his hiking companion during the descent when rain began to fall. A search involving ar...

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Convicted Killer of Missionary and Sons Seeks Release After 26 Years in Indian Prison

The Supreme Court is examining a petition for early release by Dara Singh, convicted of murdering Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons in 1999. With a September 2026 deadline looming, the case has reignited concerns within India's Christian community over his stated intentions an...

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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong admits foreign collusion charge

Joshua Wong, a prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, pleaded guilty on 2 September 2026 to foreign collusion charges under the National Security Law, facing a potential life sentence. The 29-year-old already serves a four-year, eight-month sentence for subversion.

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