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No Atlantic Hurricanes in September for First Time in 30 Years Amid El Niño

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WORLD Oct 3, 2026, 5:25 am

No Atlantic Hurricanes in September for First Time in 30 Years Amid El Niño

September, typically the peak month for Atlantic hurricanes, saw no storms this year, a rare event linked to El Niño conditions disrupting…

Munich Oktoberfest Introduces Shorts for Women to Combat Upskirting

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Oct 3, 2026, 5:25 am

Munich Oktoberfest Introduces Shorts for Women to Combat Upskirting

Oktoberfest in Munich now provides shorts to women attendees to prevent upskirting amid rising concerns over voyeuristic videos on social media.

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Study Reveals Dutch Royal Family’s Role in Slave Trade and Colonial Profits

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Oct 3, 2026, 5:20 am

Study Reveals Dutch Royal Family’s Role in Slave Trade and Colonial Profits

Research uncovers the Dutch royal family's involvement in sustaining the slave trade and benefiting financially from colonial policies over centuries.

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North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile from Wonsan into Sea, Seoul Confirms

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Oct 3, 2026, 5:20 am

North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile from Wonsan into Sea, Seoul Confirms

North Korea fired a ballistic missile from Wonsan into the sea, escalating regional tensions as South Korea monitors the situation closely.

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Intense Clashes in Yemen Result in Over 1,500 Houthi Casualties in 24 Hours

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Oct 3, 2026, 5:20 am

Intense Clashes in Yemen Result in Over 1,500 Houthi Casualties in 24 Hours

Yemen experiences a surge in conflict with 474 attacks in one day, causing 1,540 Houthi fighters to be killed or injured amid…

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Bosnia and Herzegovina Holds Crucial Elections on October 4

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Oct 3, 2026, 3:10 am

Bosnia and Herzegovina Holds Crucial Elections on October 4

Bosnia and Herzegovina's October 4 elections could resolve long-standing political deadlock affecting governance and stability.

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Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaii Collapses After 550 Years at Volcanoes Park

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Oct 3, 2026, 2:40 am

Hōlei Sea Arch in Hawaii Collapses After 550 Years at Volcanoes Park

The 550-year-old Hōlei Sea Arch, a famous lava rock formation in Hawaii's Volcanoes National Park, collapsed last weekend, marking a significant geological…

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Latin America Views China More Favorably Than US, Poll Reveals

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Oct 3, 2026, 2:35 am

Latin America Views China More Favorably Than US, Poll Reveals

The Latinobarometro survey shows growing positive perceptions of China's global influence in Latin America, contrasting with declining views of the US.

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