Cold Snap Grips Southeast Australia, Bringing Icy Temperatures and Gale Warnings
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Victoria, New South Wales, ACT, and Tasmania face plunging temperatures, strong winds, and potential snowfalls.
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Dozens Missing After Passenger Ferry Sinks in Vanuatu
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One confirmed dead as search and rescue operations continue for over 30 people lost at sea.
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Tourist Stays to 30 Days Amid Security Concerns
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The popular travel destination has halved its visa-free entry period for citizens of 93 countries, including Australia, citing crime and illegal work issues.
UK Weather Shifts to Cooler, Unsettled Conditions
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Temperatures are set to drop across the United Kingdom as changeable weather patterns bring spells of rain.
Pattaya's Sex Worker Population Estimated at 60,000 Amidst Reform Efforts
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The Thai tourist hub, known for its nightlife, grapples with its reputation as officials aim to transform it into a family-friendly destination.
UK Cod Stocks Plunge 48% in a Decade, Threatening Fisheries
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Ocean charity warns overfishing and disregard for scientific advice are driving fish populations toward collapse.
Chile Becomes First South American Nation to Eliminate Dog-Transmitted Rabies
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The World Health Organization validated the milestone, citing over five decades of sustained public health efforts.
Hundreds Mourn Victims of School Fire in Eastern Congo
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Grief and calls for action fill a mass funeral in Bukavu following a blaze that killed 27 students.
Tourists Flee Croatian Island Wildfires by Boat Amid Hotel Staff Abandonment
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British holidaymakers were forced to escape a wildfire on the island of Brac by seeking rescue from local boats after hotel staff allegedly provided no assistance and locked them in.