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Train collision in Egypt's Giza kills 4, injures 88 --health ministry

Two trains collided south of the Egyptian capital on Sunday, derailing several carriages, killing four and injuring dozens, according to the authorities.

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The Manila Times · World

Crew member missing as Indonesian water-bombing helicopter crashes

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Helicopter battling Indonesian wildfires crashed into a river on Sunday as it scooped water, an official told AFP, with two crew members rescued and one still missing. The crash in Borneo Island's…

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The Manila Times · World

Japan man with 'grudge against society' stabs bookshop worker — police

TOKYO — Japanese police arrested a 33-year-old man who admitted to stabbing a bookshop worker in Osaka on Sunday, a spokesman told AFP, adding that the suspect said he "held a grudge against society". The man…

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GMA News Online · World

PH Embassy in Warsaw extends sympathies, condolences to those affected by Krakow shooting

The Philippine Embassy in Warsaw, Poland extends its deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to those affected by the tragic shooting in Krakow.

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The Manila Times · World

Poland calls Krakow shooting rampage 'terrorist' attack

KRAKOW, Poland — On Sunday launched a terrorism probe as mourners brought candles and flowers to Krakow's Main Market Square in tribute to six people killed by a gunman who authorities said was "fascinated by far-right…

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The Manila Times · World

Greek rescuers find body on migrant boat in distress

ATHENS, Greece — Greek coastguards said Sunday rescuers had found the body of a man and dragged to safety 28 other people on a migrant boat in distress off the island of Crete. Maritime police launched an emergency…

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GMA News Online · World

Hundreds of Filipinos still trapped in Myanmar scam hubs, says ex-PAOCC exec

Around 900 to 1,500 Filipino workers are still trapped in scam hubs in Myanmar, according to former Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) Director Winston Casio.

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GMA News Online · World

Saudi Aramco building in Riyadh damaged by debris after attempted attack --ministry

An administrative building belonging to state oil giant Saudi Aramco in Riyadh was damaged by falling debris after an attempted attack on Sunday, with no injuries or fatalities reported.

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The Manila Times · World

Pakistan-built robots serve taste of future to Karachi diners

KARACHI — Wheeling its way between dining booths at a neon-lit restaurant in Pakistan's Karachi megacity, a robot waitress drops off a fresh pizza to an awaiting family. While global buzz is growing around agile…

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GMA News Online · World

'Trump has cost us': After midterm losses, MAGA asks if it's over

Across the coalition, some supporters who once viewed Trump as MAGA"s greatest asset are beginning to question whether he"s become its biggest liability.

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Pope Leo heads to Milei's Argentina as tensions loom over austerity, Iran

Pope Leo heads on Sunday to Argentina, where the first US-born pope will give a closely watched speech to Argentine President Javier Milei, a libertarian seen as a close ally of Donald Trump.

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Rappler · World

Judge orders Paraguay’s ex-president Peña held before trial

Prosecutors allege that Santiago Peña used his position as president to influence decisions by government agencies and state-owned entities to keep large amounts of public money deposited with a digital lender he has…

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DFA slams Ombudsman's visa, passport issuance remarks as 'false, irresponsible'

The DFA on Sunday denounced claims made by Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla regarding its visa and passport issuance services, describing his statements as false and irresponsible.

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Rappler · World

Trump offers White House press secretary job to UFC CEO Dana White

UFC CEO Dana White says he will be traveling to Washington DC to meet with US President Donald Trump but gave no further details

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GMA News Online · World

PH-Luxembourg labor deal eyed to expand job opportunities for Pinoys -- DMW

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) announced on Saturday that it is working to expand job opportunities for Filipinos in Luxembourg through a proposed Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on labor cooperation…

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The Manila Times · World

Saudi-led coalition intercepts two Houthi missiles fired towards Riyadh

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said it intercepted and destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by the Iran-aligned group towards Riyadh on Sunday, after loud booms were heard in the Saudi capital. Saudi…

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The Manila Times · World

Electric auto rickshaws reshape India's roads

HYDERABAD, India — Every 90 seconds, an electric three-wheeler rolls off the production line at an Indian factory, underscoring a transformation that has made the country the largest market for battery-powered auto…

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Houthi-run health ministry says airstrikes kill 33 near Yemen capital

At least 33 people were killed and 39 wounded in what the Houthi-run Saba news agency said were Saudi airstrikes on a village near Yemen's capital Sanaa on Saturday, in one of the deadliest reported attacks since…

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The Manila Times · World

Iran says two tankers caught fire in Hormuz after hitting mines

TEHRAN — Two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday, according to state news agency IRNA. Since the outbreak of the Iran war in late February…

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The Manila Times · World

Gunman 'fascinated by far-right' kills six in Krakow, Poland

KRAKOW, Poland — Six people were killed and at least 15 wounded on Saturday when a gunman opened fire in the landmark historic center of Poland's second city of Krakow, in the country's deadliest shooting in decades…

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GMA News Online · World

Judge orders Paraguay's ex-president Peña held before trial

A Paraguayan judge on Saturday ordered former President Santiago Peña held in pretrial detention at a military facility while prosecutors investigate his ties to digital lender ueno, whose collapse has left millions of…

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The Manila Times · World

Want to fly to the moon? NASA is looking for new astronauts to help grow its Artemis program

CAPE CANAVERAL — Want to fly to the moon and help build a permanent lunar base? NASA is accepting applications for a new astronaut class that will help grow the Artemis program. Officials announced the news Saturday…

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The Manila Times · World

What is Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and how is it celebrated?

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and widely marked by prayers, family gatherings and the lighting of fireworks. More than one billion people across faiths celebrate it…

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GMA News Online · World

Trump asks UFC chief Dana White to be White House press secretary

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he had asked mixed martial arts promoter Dana White to serve as White House press secretary and called on him to bring some fighters along as assistants "even though some are…

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The Manila Times · World

After the US midterm rout of Trumpism, the world struggles to trust America again

LONDON — For Joe Reeve, the midterm afterglow faded fast. The London startup founder was among the wave around the Trump-weary world awakening to the stunning news that Americans had sharply rejected President Donald…

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The Manila Times · World

Judge wants former US attorney to investigate whether the government misled her in Trump golf case

WASHINGTON — A federal judge said Saturday she intends to appoint an ex-top federal prosecutor in the nation's capital during President Donald Trump's first term to investigate whether she was purposefully misled by…

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GMA News Online · World

Pope Leo urges South America to bridge divides on Uruguay stop of 12-day tour

Pope Leo on Saturday urged an estimated 40,000 people, many of whom waited overnight in the rain on the Uruguay-Argentina border for his visit, to bridge their differences as he toured a region marked by sharp political…

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The Manila Times · World

Israel’s president taps opposition candidate Eisenkot to form a government, in setback for Netanyahu

JERUSALEM — Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Saturday night that he was giving opposition candidate Gadi Eisenkot the first opportunity to form a governing coalition following elections on Oct. 27. Eisenkot, a former…

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The Manila Times · World

Strong earthquake shakes central Japan, shattering store windows and injuring at least 22

TOKYO — A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media. Japan's Meteorological Agency…

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GMA News Online · World

Body of OFW who died in Saudi Arabia drone attack now in Pangasinan hometown

The remains of the Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) who died in a drone attack in Saudi Arabia on October 21 has arrived at the victim"s hometown in Pangasinan.

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The Manila Times · World

King Charles would 'carefully' consider China visit

LONDON, United Kingdom — A British monarch has only ever made one state visit to China: Queen Elizabeth II four decades ago. King Charles III would consider undertaking the second, according to an aide. "If the…

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The Manila Times · World

Trump offers UFC boss press secretary post, urges criminal probes of Democrats

WASHINGTON, United States — Facing an incoming Democratic congress, US President Donald Trump struck a combative tone Saturday, offering friend and "violent fighter" Dana White the White House press secretary job and…

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GMA News Online · World

Poland in shock after six die in Krakow mass shooting

A Polish gunman likely influenced by far-right ideology killed six people in the main square of the southern city of Krakow before police shot and arrested him, officials said on Saturday, adding that three more bodies…

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The Manila Times · World

Impeached Paraguay leader charged over shock implosion of bank

ASUNCION, Paraguay — Paraguayan prosecutors charged ex-president Santiago Pena and took him into custody Saturday over a banking crisis that saw millions cut off from their money and sparked major protests. Pena…

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The Manila Times · World

Pope Leo condemns drug violence, pushes marriage in Uruguay

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Pope Leo XIV on Saturday slammed the deaths of children in areas of wealthy Uruguay gripped by drug violence and urged young people to "dare" to get married, on the second day of his South American…

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GMA News Online · World

Trump orders US DOJ to look into Democrats for 'threatening' people

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump ordered the US Justice Department on Saturday to look into Democrats for "threatening a lot of people" with impeachment and other forms of punishment, saying in a social media post…

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The Manila Times · World

Trump orders Justice Department probe of Democrats seeking impeachment

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was ordering the Justice Department to examine Democratic threats to impeach members of his administration. Trump faces a radically transformed and hostile…

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GMA News Online · World

Israeli president picks Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu rival, to try to form government

Israel's president on Saturday chose Gadi Eisenkot, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's strongest rival, to try to form a new government following a deadlocked election that left neither man with a clear path to power.

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The Manila Times · World

Ukraine hit by drone, missile attacks as talks with Russia, US loom

KYIV, Ukraine — Drone and missile attacks struck across Ukraine on Saturday, wounding at least nine people, as Kyiv and Moscow prepared for new talks next week with the United States. Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine…

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The Manila Times · World

Melania Trump, LSU launch scholarship program for former foster youth

BATON ROUGE, La. — Melania Trump on Saturday announced a multimillion dollar partnership between Louisiana State University and her “Fostering the Future” program to provide scholarships for LSU students who came…

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