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- Norwegian teenager sentenced to 20 years for UK assassination plot
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A group of friends became stranded in the Australian desert after ignoring a road closed sign, facing extreme heat and limited supplies during their ordeal.
China’s central bank increased its gold reserves by 23 tonnes in September, the largest monthly acquisition since October 2023, bringing total holdings to approximately 2,410 tonnes. This move aims to reduce reliance on US dollar assets amid rising geopolitical and financial risks, with private demand for gold also soaring as households seek secure savings options.
A research paper suggests that the world population could approach infinity by November 13, 2026, due to unsustainable growth patterns.
A British tourist has died after getting into difficulty at Kato Gouves beach in Crete, with efforts to investigate the cause of his death underway.
A former KLM CEO caused a flight to return to Amsterdam after his power bank ignited midair, setting part of the business class cabin on fire.
Vladimir Putin has been ridiculed for his online voting skills during Russia’s State Duma elections, with social media users commenting on his struggle with technology.
Russian film director Andrey Zvyagintsev has been designated a ‘foreign agent’ by the Kremlin following his criticism of the war in Ukraine. The Ministry of Justice accused him of spreading false information and noted his interactions with foreign entities while residing outside Russia.
A British couple had to evacuate to the sea as wildfires surrounded their hotel in Croatia, prompting an emergency evacuation involving local boat owners.
India coach Gautam Gambhir advised 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to be patient, as he awaits his opportunity in the national side. Sooryavanshi, who debuted in July, has not featured since the T20 series loss to England, despite strong IPL performances. He will join the squad for the upcoming Asian Games.
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