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Father and young sons rescued after 16 hours stranded off Thai island
The father and his two sons had rented a jet ski from a local operator, but failed to return it at the agreed time.
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The Guardian
Safety check calls after Irish teenager electrocuted taking shower in Greece
WorldPingAlex McKee died when picking up showerhead in ‘outdoor and rudimentary’ bathroom on Kimolos The death of an Irish teenager, electrocuted while taking a shower in a holiday home in Greece, has led to calls for tighter checks on appliances at tourist a…
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Spain stocks African enclave Ceuta with boosted security as Morocco monitors calls for second border rush
Spain's African enclave Ceuta sees soldiers patrolling streets as Morocco says it arrested those inciting a second mass border crossing on Saturday.
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WorldPingTimes of India
US spent $33.1 million relocating town after dioxin contamination
The residents of Times Beach faced a critical situation when dioxin contamination was discovered, leading to their permanent relocation. Originally, this toxic substance was used on dirt roads for dust control during the 1970s.
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WorldPingFrance 24
Indonesia hit by earthquake aftershock as rescuers search for survivors
Fresh back from Indonesia, FRANCE 24 journalist Jamie Smith-Maillet assesses the damage caused by the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck the Flores region.
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WorldPingFrance 24
Zambia resumes vote count after pause over violence
Zambia resumed vote counting Friday after a nationwide suspension over alleged attacks on polling staff and stolen marked ballot papers.
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CBS News
Ex-Cambridge professor dies week after resigning amid plagiarism allegations
Jason Arday, who was Cambridge's youngest Black professor, died in London on Friday, the school said.
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