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2 rare, massive opah fish caught off Antique

ILOILO CITY — Two rare opah, known for their unusual ability to maintain body temperatures warmer than the surrounding seawater, were caught off Caluya, Antique, on Thursday, Sept. 17. The larger opah weighed around 80 kilos, while the…

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'Party of comedians & jokers': PM Modi's mimicry at Rahul Gandhi's event draws BJP ire

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Ed Sheeran on Gaza: Situation ‘catastrophic and unjustifiable’

Ed Sheeran opened a concert Saturday with comments about Gaza after controversy swirled around his tour and supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage…

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Rekha came to Mumbai alone at 13, was forced into films, then fell in love with acting

Rekha shared her experience of being thrust into the acting world as a child artist, a role she initially found unappealing. It wasn't until the success of her debut film, Sawan Bhadon, that her perspective began to change. The film Ghar…

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Hong Kong customs seizes record B533m marijuana shipped by sea from Thailand

HONG KONG - Customs has made the largest seizure of drugs shipped by sea in Hong Kong's history, discovering HK$125 million (533 million baht) worth of marijuana in a 40-foot container and arresting three people.

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Fire hits bus at terminal in Roxas, Oriental Mindoro

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — A passenger bus caught fire at the Roxas Grand Terminal in Barangay Bagumbayan, Roxas town, on Sunday morning. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze before it could spread to other vehicles and…

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Ever more Israelis moving to and investing in Cyprus

The volatile situation in Israel and the prolonged sense of insecurity following the October 7, 2023 attacks and the wars that followed have prompted a growing number of Israelis to turn to the Republic of Cyprus. For many, the nearby…

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Pledges, timed visits and taxes: The strategies diverting tourists from hotspots

Tourist destinations around the world are trying out various strategies to manage the environmental and social impacts that caused by visitors.

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Watch: Diana's brother says press has 'cancerous influence' on Harry and Meghan's lives

Earl Spencer says that he can see echoes of Princess Diana's treatment from the press in the way Harry and Meghan are scrutinised.

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Watch: Fans cheer as Ed Sheeran speaks out over Macklemore controversy at show

Ed Sheeran told the crowd he had made mistakes after Macklemore was dropped from his tour for making pro-Palestinian remarks.

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Latest news bulletin | September 20th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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The cost of having a baby in Europe: Where are essentials cheapest?

Baby essentials can cost significantly more in some European countries than others. And when measured against average wages, the cost of nappies, feeding and clothing can place a heavy financial burden on parents.