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Philippines identify bodies of ferry fire victimsWorld

Philippine Coast Guard personnel moved body bags containing victims recovered from a ferry fire off Coron, while families whose loved ones remain missing waited for the bodies to be identified.

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Houthis release video said to show captured military campWorld

Houthi-run Al Masirah TV released footage it said showed Houthi fighters at the Khaled bin Walid military camp and the Mocha junction in Yemen’s Taiz province, after reports that the group had captured the strategically important Red Sea port city.

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Energy-Driven Inflation Complicates the Fed’s Rate DecisionEconomy

PNC Chief Investment Officer Amanda Agati says energy-driven inflation is pushing markets to expect higher interest rates, leaving the Federal Reserve with a difficult choice. She warns that further tightening could produce a policy error. Investors are also preparing for a longer Iran war, while strong corporate earnings have eased concerns about AI spending.

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Health officials declare cyclosporiasis outbreak overHealth

Health officials have declared a U.S. outbreak of cyclosporiasis over. The parasite sickened nearly 13,000 people, was linked to contaminated lettuce and caused symptoms including diarrhea and nausea.

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CNA Explains: What can sports science see that the naked eye cannot?Sports

With the Asian Games beginning next week, athletes are seeking every possible advantage. The programme examines what defines a high-performance athlete, what sports science can detect beyond visual observation, and how those data can improve training and performance.

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Nima Purja’s friend recalls finding his body after avalancheWorld

Mingma Gyalje Sherpa remembers Nirmal Purja and Kili Pemba Sherpa as two of the strongest climbers he had known. In July, an avalanche swept through Pakistan’s Broad Peak as they climbed, and Mingma told BBC News how he came across their bodies.

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Iran Nuclear Blind Spot Deepens as IAEA Loses AccessWorld

Former U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz says the IAEA’s loss of access to Iran has created a serious monitoring gap, making it increasingly difficult to assess the status of the country’s nuclear program. He also warns that tight global supplies of diesel and other refined fuels could face added pressure as U.S. refineries near their fall maintenance season.

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Al-Kadaha escalation deepens Taiz crisis as vital supply routes are blockedWorld

People remain trapped on front lines near Yemen’s key southwestern city of Taiz. The latest escalation in al-Kadaha has blocked vital transport routes along the west coast, including parts of the highway linking Taiz with the strategically important port city of Mocha, disrupting deliveries of essential goods and medicines.

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Fight against terrorism: ISD psychologists call for stronger family involvement, earlier reportingSociety

Psychologists from Singapore’s Internal Security Department are urging people to report signs of radicalisation earlier and involve families more closely in rehabilitation. They say support from loved ones and the community can help sustain change. As youth radicalisation remains a concern and SGSecure marks 10 years, Aslam Shah speaks with the psychologists behind Singapore’s counter-terrorism efforts.

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President Trump arrives in IrelandPolitics

President Trump has arrived in Ireland and is set to meet Irish leaders before attending a golf tournament at one of his resorts.

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BRICS nations urge ‘maximum restraint’ in Middle East warWorld3:31

Members of the 11-nation BRICS group, including China, Russia, Iran and India, called for calm in the Middle East at a summit in New Delhi on Saturday. Overcoming earlier divisions, they issued a joint statement.

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Céline Dion's comeback: Why did she choose Paris?Culture

Céline Dion was due to return to the stage in Paris on Saturday after years of battling a rare neurological disorder. Her choice of city is linked not only to the Olympics effect, but also to Paris's role as the launch pad for her career and a place often described as her second home.

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Germany: Protests follow AfD election victoryPolitics

Protests are taking place across Germany against the AfD after the party finished first in last Sunday’s election. Its promises to curb migration and restore ties with Moscow have shocked many people.

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Germany: AfD leads in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania as Merz's CDU slumps to 7%Politics

A new ZDF poll puts Germany’s far-right AfD ahead of the field before the September 20 regional election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s centre-right CDU has dropped to just 7%, which would be the party’s worst-ever result in a German regional election.

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Luxury Shoppers Put Value Ahead of LabelsEconomy

Luxury shoppers are increasingly weighing price, quality and lasting value more heavily than brand names, according to Bloomberg Pursuits Global Luxury Editor Chris Rovzar. That shift is helping brands including Coach and Ralph Lauren gain ground, while New York Fashion Week is showing renewed momentum for American fashion.

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North-South Corridor construction enters most technically demanding phase amid challenges: LTASociety

Construction of Singapore’s North-South Corridor has reached its most technically demanding phase, with unexpected obstacles including large boulders, higher-than-expected rock levels and groundwater inflows. The Land Transport Authority is monitoring progress and will provide an update on the completion schedule. The corridor is due to open in phases from 2027.

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