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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the United States for perceived inaction after a Russian aerial attack in eastern Ukraine resulted in at least 35 fatalities, bringing the two-day death toll from Russian strikes to over 70, according to the South China Morning Post.
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The Singapore International Film Festival has decided to keep the political thriller 'The Assassin(s)' as the opening film for its 37th edition, despite growing opposition in South Korea regarding claims of historical distortion.
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According to the South China Morning Post, while Hong Kong's mental health issues are documented, concentrating only on symptoms may miss the wider factors supporting well-being. The publication suggests that to genuinely restore hope, attention must be directed toward the natural and social underpinnings of mental health, moving beyond clinics and counseling.
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Police reported that a local government employee was shot and killed, while another sustained serious injuries, during a routine firearms inspection in Berngau, Bavaria, southern Germany, on Thursday.
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A bill in the Philippines that seeks to expand its espionage law to cover peacetime activities has drawn warnings from journalists and legal experts regarding its potential to limit free expression and public oversight. The House of Representatives passed the measure on September 17, while the Senate is reviewing a similar proposal.
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The motorsport governing body indicated that transboundary haze originating from Indonesian fires, which caused air pollution in Singapore to reach unhealthy levels on Thursday, does not pose a threat to the Formula 1 race scheduled for this weekend. IQAir reported that Singapore's air quality once again exceeded thresholds, placing it among the world's most polluted cities.
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According to the South China Morning Post, a Russian bomb attack in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk resulted in at least 33 fatalities and 18 injuries. Authorities characterized the incident as a deliberate strike against civilians in a strategic area sought by Moscow.
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South China Morning Post reports that Nicole Kidman's children, Faith Margaret and Sunday Rose, attended events in Paris and Beverly Hills with their mother.
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A visit by US Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, head of the US Pacific Command, to India has led to expectations that military cooperation between the two nations can be separated from existing trade disagreements, according to the South China Morning Post. The visit occurs as Washington considers imposing more tariffs on India regarding its Russian oil purchases and the trade imbalance favoring India. Meanwhile, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated that trade deal negotiations with the US have stalled.
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Thai authorities have closed the Sothornchai Nursing Home in Kanchanaburi and intend to press charges against the owner following the circulation of images showing bedridden patients on a television program. This action comes as Thailand faces projections of becoming a super-ageing society, raising concerns about care shortages and financial strain.
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In his new memoir, One Helluva Ride, Michael Douglas has made several candid disclosures regarding his personal life, including details about his son Cameron and his past relationship with his first wife, Diandra Luker.
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French teenagers continued to block high schools and march through cities on Thursday following a government pledge to address concerns regarding teacher shortages and aging school infrastructure, though no specific details were provided. The ongoing protest movement highlights internal tensions in France.