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At Least 32 Dead as Massive Earthquakes Rock Venezuela, Rescue Efforts Intensify
At Least 32 Dead as Massive Earthquakes Rock Venezuela, Rescue Efforts Intensify
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Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 700. Authorities fear the toll will rise as rescuers search collapsed buildings, particularly in heavily devastated ...
Merlin, Mexico's Luckiest Duck Was Almost Banned From the World Cup. Here's What Happened
Merlin, Mexico's Luckiest Duck Was Almost Banned From the World Cup. Here's What Happened
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Merlin the duck became Mexico's most unlikely World Cup hero before FIFA rules stopped him from entering the stadium
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 10-Year-Old Brother Just Smashed 168 Runs and the Internet Can’t Keep Calm
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 10-Year-Old Brother Just Smashed 168 Runs and the Internet Can’t Keep Calm
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Ashirvad Sooryavanshi is scoring centuries in back-to-back matches and his famous brother cannot hide his pride on social media
What Is a ‘Jellyfish Drone’? The Mysterious Formation That Shocked US Intelligence Officials
What Is a ‘Jellyfish Drone’? The Mysterious Formation That Shocked US Intelligence Officials
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A US pilot's account of jellyfish-like Iranian drones moving in unison has ignited an unresolved firestorm inside American intelligence
What Are Dopamine Sites? The South Korean Online Craze Going Viral Worldwide
What Are Dopamine Sites? The South Korean Online Craze Going Viral Worldwide
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South Korean dopamine sites let users browse, order, and track deliveries that never arrive, and the internet cannot get enough of it
43 Years On: How India's 1983 World Cup Triumph Changed Cricket Forever
43 Years On: How India's 1983 World Cup Triumph Changed Cricket Forever
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India's stunning 1983 World Cup victory over the dominant West Indies transformed cricket's future in the country, inspiring generations and establishing the foundation for India's rise as a global po ...
Neymar’s Powerful Instagram Post Goes Viral After Brazil Beat Scotland
Neymar’s Powerful Instagram Post Goes Viral After Brazil Beat Scotland
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Neymar made his first FIFA World Cup 2026 appearance as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to reach the knockout stage, with the veteran forward later posting a motivational message on Instagram
VIDEO ALERT | Massive Earthquakes Rock Venezuela, Death Toll Could Reach 100,000: USGS
VIDEO ALERT | Massive Earthquakes Rock Venezuela, Death Toll Could Reach 100,000: USGS
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Two powerful earthquakes struck western Venezuela near Caracas, causing widespread damage and building collapses. Authorities fear casualties could reach tens of thousands as rescue efforts and assess ...
Explained: What Is Driving the Sharp Decline in Global Oil Prices?
Explained: What Is Driving the Sharp Decline in Global Oil Prices?
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Oil prices have fallen back to pre-conflict levels as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz normalises, supply fears ease, Iranian exports recover and traders grow confident disruptions will remain te ...