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Thai baby hippo Moo Deng ‘predicts’ US election win for Trump

By Agence France-Presse The polls put the US election on a knife-edge, but as Americans go to vote, Thailand's superstar baby hippo Moo Deng has predicted former president Donald Trump will regain...

World’s first wooden satellite launched into space

By Agence France-Presse The world's first wooden satellite has blasted off on a SpaceX rocket, its Japanese developers said Tuesday, part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). Scientists at...

Indonesia volcano eruption kills 10, sets houses aflame

Agence France-Presse A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted overnight, killing at least 10 people as it spewed fireballs and ash on surrounding villages, officials said Monday as they raised the alert to...

Nepal’s Day of the Dog as part of Hindu celebrations

By Agence France-Presse With marigold garlands around their necks, dogs took center stage in Nepal on Thursday for a day dedicated to humankind's loyal friend as part of a Hindu festival. Other pet...

Spain flood death toll soars to 158, ‘dozens’ missing

By Agence France-Presse Spain mourned at least 158 deaths on Thursday while authorities told people in flood-stricken regions to stay at home as rescuers raced to find survivors in the rare disaster. An...

‘Serious business’: Influencer degree launched in Ireland

Agence France-Presse It's a job that didn't exist until recently but becoming an influencer is an increasingly popular career path among Gen-Z youth in the era of social media. Now a first-of-its-kind course...

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