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President Xi Jinping has assumed unchallenged control over China’s military following the abrupt purge of General Zhang Youxia, the country’s most senior uniformed officer, in a move that underscores the president’s tightening
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Alex Honnold, the world-renowned free solo climber, has completed what is being described as the highest urban climb in history after scaling Taipei 101 without ropes or safety equipment. Wearing only a
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Melania Trump’s second term as first lady is being unveiled not through speeches or interviews, but through a $40 million documentary that she conceived, executive-produced and meticulously shaped herself. Premiering later this
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India is marking Republic Day 2026 today with a blend of patriotic ceremony and high-stakes diplomacy, as European Union leaders attend the national parade in New Delhi. The celebration, traditionally centred on
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