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Landslide in Colombia kills at least eight

A landslide triggered by heavy rains in Colombia left at least eight people dead and around 20 missing, authorities said Tuesday.

Spain fines Apple, Amazon 194 million euros

Spain's competition watchdog said Tuesday it has slapped US tech giants Amazon and Apple with a combined fine of 194 million euros ($218 million) for collusion in the sale of products.

Thousands evacuated as typhoon nears southern China, Vietnam

Agence France-Presse Tens of thousands of people were being evacuated in southern China and Vietnam on Monday, and dozens of flights canceled as a typhoon barrelled towards land. Powerful winds, storm surges, and...

Temperature reaches new highs as heatwaves scorch the globe

Agence France-Presse Temperatures reached new highs on Monday as heatwaves scorched parts of the Northern Hemisphere, triggering health warnings and fanning wildfires in the latest stark reminder of the effects of global...

Transgender cyclists barred from women’s competition – UCI

Female transgender athletes who transitioned after male puberty will be prohibited from women's events in all categories of cycling, the sport's governing body said on Friday.

Philippines allows Barbie film but wants ‘child-like’ map lines blurred

After reviewing the film twice and consulting foreign affairs officials and legal experts, the government's Movie and Television Review and Classification Board said it would allow it to be screened.

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