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German far-right AfD welcomes US strategy, plans US visit to meet allies
Germany's AfD party welcomes the new US security strategy and announces a visit to meet MAGA Republican allies, citing shared conservative goals.
UNESCO adds entire Italian cuisine to its cultural heritage list
UNESCO recognises the full scope of Italian cuisine as intangible cultural heritage, celebrating its diversity, tradition, and the role of women.
US proposes mandatory social media checks for visa-free tourists
The US plans to require visa-exempt tourists to disclose five years of social media history and other personal data under new travel rules.
Japan quake injuries rise to 51 as major aftershock warning issued
A 7.5-magnitude earthquake in Japan injures 51 people, with authorities warning a similarly large tremor is possible within the next week.
Mexico moves to raise tariffs on Chinese imports despite Beijing’s warning
Mexican lawmakers back higher tariffs on goods from China and other Asian nations, a move opposed by Beijing and awaiting Senate approval.
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Nearly 200 children born from sperm donor with cancer risk gene
A Danish sperm donor's samples, used globally, carried a rare cancer-risk mutation. Over 190 children were conceived before the genetic issue was identified.
Malaysia’s emotions cost them SEA Games badminton gold
Malaysia's desire to win backfired in the SEA Games men's team final, with emotions clouding their play in a 0-3 loss to arch-rivals Indonesia.
Meghan contacts hospitalised father amid privacy concerns
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is in contact with her father Thomas Markle, who is hospitalised in the Philippines, her spokesperson confirms.
Louvre jewel thieves escaped just 30 seconds before police arrived
A probe into the Louvre crown jewel heist reveals thieves fled with 30 seconds to spare due to security failures, including faulty cameras and poor coordination.
