Hospital fire in Taiwan kills nine people

The cause of the fire - which began as Typhoon Krathon made landfall - is still under investigation.

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India's top court saves a poor student's college dream

Atul Kumar missed the deadline to pay his college fee by a few seconds - then a court stepped in to help him.

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Dominican Republic 'to deport up to 10,000 migrants a week'

Many Haitian migrants are fleeing extreme gang violence and poverty in the capital Port-au-Prince.

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UN chief banned from Israel in row over Iran

Israel bars António Guterres for failing to condemn Tuesday's missile attack by Iran.

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Mexico's first female president vows 'it's time for women'

At her inauguration, the first female president of Mexico promises to focus on improving health and education.

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Chinese woman held in Germany for spying on arms firm

A Chinese woman has been arrested on suspicion of passing on information about Leipzig/Halle airport.

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VP debates rarely matter - the Walz v Vance showdown is different

In a tight US election race, every opportunity to generate positive attention and political momentum is precious.

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