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Storm Boelo brings wind, rain and flood alerts to the UK

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Amber wind warnings cover Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England, with gusts of about 95 to 115 km/h expected and up to 130 km/h on exposed coasts.

Ras Al Khaimah closes all its beaches over an oil spill

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The emirate in the United Arab Emirates said Saturday that its beaches stay closed until further notice. Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah's Al Hamriyah beach had already closed.

Andhra Pradesh and Odisha on alert as a cyclone nears the coast

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India's weather department has issued a pre-cyclone watch for Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha. A system over the Bay of Bengal is forecast to become a cyclonic storm by Oct 26 and keep intensifying.

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Kim Jong Un calls for the world's strongest army

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"The main spirit of the meeting is to build the strongest army and accelerate the Korean-style military revolution."

Tshwane water declared unsafe to drink after hundreds fall ill

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Health officials recorded 595 cases of gastrointestinal illness between Oct 7 and 19, including 262 children under five. No deaths were reported.

Storm Austen batters Normandy and halts trains in France

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About 100 incidents were counted on the rail network after gusts well above 100 km/h, notably in the Manche area.

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King Charles heads to the Caribbean on a delicate royal tour

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The tour covers the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda, with about 36 engagements.

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Serbia votes in a snap election as students challenge Vucic

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Student-led protests began after 16 people died when a train station canopy collapsed in Novi Sad in 2024.