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Huge fire engulfs ferry in Philippines

A fire engulfed a ferry carrying 165 people in the central Philippines and rescuers now say all but two have been brought to safety.

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Sydney climate protests: Activists block streets and harbour tunnel

Climate protesters have brought parts of Sydney to a standstill, blocking key roads and a tunnel during rush hour.

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Nasa launches first rocket from Australian commercial spaceport

An unassuming patch of red dirt in remote Australia has made history as the site of Nasa's first rocket launch from a commercial spaceport outside… Read more

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G7 summit: Leaders detail $600bn plan to rival China Belt and Road initiative

G7 leaders have detailed plans to mobilise $600bn in funding for the developing world in a move seen as a counter to China's Belt and Road plan.

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Prince Charles tells Commonwealth of sorrow over slavery

Prince Charles has told Commonwealth leaders he cannot describe "the depths of his personal sorrow" at the suffering caused by the slave trade.

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Rail strikes: Travellers hit by third day of disruption

Rail passengers across Britain face severely restricted services as the strike enters its third day, with disruption expected over the weekend.

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PM: I will not undergo psychological transformation after poll defeat

Boris Johnson has said a "psychological transformation" in his character is "not going to happen" after Tory by-election defeats led to calls for change.

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Saudis free youngest prisoner who faced execution

Human rights activists say Saudi Arabia has freed a prisoner who was arrested when aged 13 for suspected involvement in anti-government protests.

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