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Dozens killed in India stampede as crowds rush to Kumbh Mela's festival

At least 18 people died in a stampede at a New Delhi railway station on February 15 as crowds rushed to board trains bo…

France 24
Feb 16, 2025
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At least 18 people are dead after a stampede at New Delhi railway station in India

Many of the victims were Hindu pilgrims who were traveling to the Maha Kumbh festival in northern India. Thousands of p…

NPR
Feb 16, 2025
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Fall in overseas students fuels threat to English universities despite rise in fees

Higher tuition costs have already been ‘wiped out’ by government tax hikes, critics claimA fall in international studen…

The Guardian
Feb 16, 2025
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DR Congo: Guterres urges dialogue as M23 rebels enter Bukavu

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the fighting in South Kivu threatens to drag the entire region into a war. C…

Deutsche Welle
Feb 16, 2025
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Argentina: Milei faces impeachment threat over crypto post

The Argentinian president posted about a new cryptocurrency on social media before deleting the post hours later. In th…

Deutsche Welle
Feb 16, 2025
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As the US walks away, Europe needs to step up for Ukraine. But does it have the will?

Russia is relying on strength of numbers, and Putin may not honour a peace dealAfter three years of Russia’s attempt to…

The Guardian
Feb 16, 2025
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Japan’s $1.5bn bet on ultra-thin solar cells in challenge to China

Tokyo aims to disrupt Beijing’s dominance of renewables and reduce fossil fuel dependence

Financial Times
Feb 16, 2025
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UK housing market debt falls as older generations pay off mortgages

Fewer first time buyers have been able to get on housing ladder, Savills data shows

Financial Times
Feb 16, 2025
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IndiGo sheds budget domestic airline tag with upmarket overseas push

India’s largest carrier adds business class and more international routes

Financial Times
Feb 16, 2025
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South Africa fights to save its apartheid-era steel mills

Looming closure of century-old plants threatens to kill manufacturing in continent’s most industrialised economy

Financial Times
Feb 16, 2025
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VTB Europe’s liquidators accuse Angola of loan default

Frankfurt-based firm, which has been ringfenced from Russian parent, launches arbitration proceedings

Financial Times
Feb 16, 2025
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UK market for ‘competitive socialising’ risks oversupply, say executives

Operators ask whether customers will keep going back to axe-throwing

Financial Times
Feb 16, 2025
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