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Australia protests Laos response to 2024 tainted alcohol deaths

Australia protests Laos response to 2024 tainted alcohol deaths

Australia denounced Laos' response to a 2024 tainted alcohol poisoning that killed six tourists, saying Friday it is "bitterly disappointed" the country is not pressing stronger charges.

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Central Asia's unbridled cosmetic surgery boom

Central Asia's unbridled cosmetic surgery boom

After two pregnancies, Diana Tergenbayeva dreamed of a breast lift.

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'Blessed town' on Venezuelan coast escapes quake damage

'Blessed town' on Venezuelan coast escapes quake damage

Venezuela is struggling to get back on its feet after last month's devastating earthquakes, but one sleepy town managed to escape the tragedy untouched.

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I.Coast fashion designers storm the international stage

I.Coast fashion designers storm the international stage

Favoured by the likes of Beyonce and Aya Nakamura, Ivory Coast fashion is wooing the world stage, thanks in part to showcasing on social media.

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Buried in 1967 quake, Venezuelan now scrambles to help new victims

Buried in 1967 quake, Venezuelan now scrambles to help new victims

As an infant a lifetime ago, Maria Elena Paez Pumar was buried under the rubble of an earthquake in Venezuela and it was her crying that led rescuers to save her.

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Mexico City tourist area appears to come into cartel's crosshairs

Mexico City tourist area appears to come into cartel's crosshairs

Mexico's vibrant capital city has been relatively untouched by decades of drug violence, but a video of self-styled cartel gunmen claiming to operate in a neighborhood popular with tourists has sparked fears that could change.

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UK Labour party to crown Burnham as leader and next PM

UK Labour party to crown Burnham as leader and next PM

Britain's ruling Labour party will confirm veteran politician Andy Burnham as its new leader, and the country's next prime minister, at a special conference on Friday.

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Australia coach Schmidt 'nervous and a little bit lost" ahead of final Test

Australia coach Schmidt 'nervous and a little bit lost" ahead of final Test

Joe Schmidt is feeling "nervous and a little bit lost" ahead of his last Test as Wallabies coach, desperate for a win to go out on a high against a depleted Italy in the Nations Championship on Saturday.

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US hits Iran infrastructure in tit-for-tat strikes

US hits Iran infrastructure in tit-for-tat strikes

The United States launched fresh strikes Thursday on Iran with bridges and transport infrastructure among the apparent targets, as Tehran responded with attacks on US allies in the Gulf.

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ePropelled to Showcase Next Generation Electric Propulsion, Software Innovation and Autonomous Systems Capabilities at Farnborough International Airshow 2026

ePropelled to Showcase Next Generation Electric Propulsion, Software Innovation and Autonomous Systems Capabilities at Farnborough International Airshow 2026

Meet the ePropelled team in Hall 2, Stand 2039, on the New Hampshire Mission Pavilion

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