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Beaches shut on Spain's Ibiza as downpours spark floods
Strong quake in central Philippines kills 8 as search ongoing
Strong quake in central Philippines kills 8 as search ongoing

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake jolted the central Philippines late Tuesday, collapsing buildings and killing at least eight people on the island of Cebu, authorities said, with fears the toll could rise as rescuers worked through the night.

September 30, 2025

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Mourinho's Benfica beaten on Chelsea return
Mourinho's Benfica beaten on Chelsea return

Benfica boss Jose Mourinho was beaten on his return to Chelsea as Richard Rios's own goal condemned the former Blues boss to a 1-0 defeat in the Champions League on Tuesday.

September 30, 2025

Dow ends at record as US stocks shrug off shutdown risk
Dow ends at record as US stocks shrug off shutdown risk

The Dow finished at a fresh record Tuesday as markets largely shrugged off the likelihood of a partial US government shutdown due to a stalemate on budget talks.

September 30, 2025

UN Security Council OKs new military force to fight Haiti 'terrorist' gangs
UN Security Council OKs new military force to fight Haiti 'terrorist' gangs

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution to transform a UN-backed security mission in gang-dominated Haiti into a larger, full-fledged force with military troops.

September 30, 2025

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Trump says US cities should be military 'training grounds'
Trump says US cities should be military 'training grounds'

US President Donald Trump told a rare meeting of top military officers Tuesday that the country faces a "war from within" and suggested American cities be used as "training grounds" for troops.

September 30, 2025

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With all-or-nothing Gaza plan, Trump turns tables for Israel
With all-or-nothing Gaza plan, Trump turns tables for Israel

In presenting a Gaza plan as an ultimatum to Hamas, US President Donald Trump has turned the tables to give Israel the advantage diplomatically -- and an even freer rein on the ground if a deal fails.

September 30, 2025