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Fire blazes day after Iran port blast killed 28, injured 1,000
Fire blazes day after Iran port blast killed 28, injured 1,000

Fire blazed on Sunday, more than 24 hours after a massive explosion tore through Iran's largest commercial port, killing at least 28 people and leaving more than 1,000 others injured, according to the Red Crescent.

April 27, 2025

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Real Madrid meltdown after third Clasico defeat inevitable end to ugly weekend
Real Madrid meltdown after third Clasico defeat inevitable end to ugly weekend

Real Madrid pride themselves on their 'señorio' -- gentlemanliness, honourable approach, or class -- none of which was evident during a frightening weekend for Spanish football.

April 27, 2025

Nine killed as driver plows into Vancouver festival crowd
Nine killed as driver plows into Vancouver festival crowd

A driver killed at least nine people when he plowed a vehicle through a crowd at a Filipino cultural celebration in Vancouver, police in the Canadian city said Sunday.

April 27, 2025

Crumbs! Should French bakeries open on May 1?
Crumbs! Should French bakeries open on May 1?

Buying a crusty, freshly baked baguette should be one of the simplest, as well as satisfying, daily rituals in France.

April 27, 2025

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Philippines, US test air defences as China seizes reef
Philippines, US test air defences as China seizes reef

Missiles fired off the coast of the northern Philippines Sunday as US and Filipino forces conducted their first integrated defence drills, hours after China said it had seized control of a reef claimed by Manila.

April 27, 2025

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Maligned by Trump, White House reporters hold subdued annual gala
Maligned by Trump, White House reporters hold subdued annual gala

The White House Correspondents' Association staged its annual gala on Saturday in a muted celebration amid mounting concerns about press freedom under President Donald Trump.

April 27, 2025