Philippine coast guard says oil leaking from sunken tanker
Some of the 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil inside a sunken Philippine tanker has started to leak into Manila Bay, the coast guard said Saturday, calling for a suspension of fishing in the waterway.
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Japan's Sado mines added to World Heritage list
A network of mines on a Japanese island infamous for using conscripted wartime labour was added to UNESCO's World Heritage register Saturday after South Korea dropped earlier objections to its listing.
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'Windmill love' sees Dutch artist become mill operator
Dutch artist Peet Wessels might not call it an obsession, but with over 100 images of windmills in her home, it's clear she's a big fan -- her walls practically whirl with admiration.
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US defends law forcing sale of TikTok app
The Justice Department late Friday filed its response to TikTok's civil suit aimed at derailing a law that would force the app to be sold or face a US ban.
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Messi out for defending champ Miami as Leagues Cup begins
Lionel Messi will not play for Inter Miami as the defending Leagues Cup champions begin their repeat bid on Saturday at home against Puebla, Miami coach Gerardo Martino said Friday.
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Australia bans uranium mining at Indigenous site
Australia moved Saturday to ban mining at one of the world's largest high-grade uranium deposits, highlighting the site's "enduring connection" to Indigenous Australians.
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Divers attempt to reach sunken Philippine oil tanker
Divers will attempt Saturday to inspect the hull of a Philippine tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil that sank off Manila as authorities race to avert an ecological catastrophe, the coast guard said.
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Trump accuses Harris of anti-Semitism in overblown speech
US presidential candidate Donald Trump falsely accused election rival Kamala Harris of being an anti-Semite who plans to allow the murder of newborn babies, in a speech meant to rally religious supporters Friday that quickly went off the rails.
Read moreBlinken set for talks with Chinese foreign minister in Laos
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Laos on Saturday, where he will attend a regional meeting and hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, part of a multi-nation Asia visit aimed at reinforcing regional ties in the face of an increasingly assertive Beijing.
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Coughlin clings to lead at LPGA Canadian Women's Open
Lauren Coughlin, seeking her first LPGA title, birdied three of the first five holes and clung to a one-stroke lead after Friday's second round of the Canadian Women's Open.
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