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South Korea reports 2 more bird flu cases, taking total to 26 this season

South Korea reports 2 more bird flu cases, taking total to 26 this season

Latest infections confirmed at duck farm in North Chungcheong province and chicken farm in Jeolla province, says Central Disaster Management Headquarters

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Just wanted to save ‘innocent people,' says Australian Bondi Beach hero Ahmed
29.12.2025

Just wanted to save ‘innocent people,' says Australian Bondi Beach hero Ahmed

Ahmed Al Ahmed made global headlines for disarming 1 of 2 shooters who killed 15 people in Sydney on Dec. 14

China opposes Israeli recognition of Somaliland, slams foreign interference
29.12.2025

China opposes Israeli recognition of Somaliland, slams foreign interference

Beijing calls on Somaliland authorities to get a clear sense of where things are headed and immediately stop 'collision with external forces’

Fire kills 16 at retirement home on Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island
29.12.2025

Fire kills 16 at retirement home on Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island

Blaze engulfs nursing home for elderly people in Manado city of North Sulawesi province late Sunday night

South Korean prosecutors accuse former first lady of intervening in state affairs
29.12.2025

South Korean prosecutors accuse former first lady of intervening in state affairs

Prosecutors end 6-month-long investigation, say Kim Keon Hee 'illegally intervened in state affairs behind the curtains'

South Korea marks 1st anniversary of Jeju Air crash as President Lee vows thorough probe
29.12.2025

South Korea marks 1st anniversary of Jeju Air crash as President Lee vows thorough probe

Lee Jae Myung promises credible, independent investigation to uncover exact cause of deadly aviation disaster