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SINGAPORE: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern Philippines on Monday (Jun 8) killed at least one person and collapsed buildings, police said, as the disaster sparked tsunami warnings across the region.The offshore quake hit at a depth of 35km about 24km west of Mindanao island’s Sarangani province, the United States Geological Survey said.Follow us live for more updates. 

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., asserted that there was “no evidence of violence” among the allegations against Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner from the New York Times.”My view is that, even according to the New York Times piece, they said there was no harm, no injury,” Khanna said on CBS’ “Face the Nation” Sunday. “There was toxicity, and there was verbal intimidation, which I condemn, but Graham has made it clear that there was no evidence of violence. That, to me, is a red line.”Host Margaret Brennan pointed out that one of…

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Johannesburg, South Africa – In the quiet mining town of Swartruggens, a small courthouse is preparing to decide whether five Mexicans accused of a major illegal drug operation will be granted bail or remain in custody.Their arrests followed a raid on a remote farm in North West province, where police said they uncovered a large methamphetamine laboratory worth about one billion rand ($60m).The case is one of several pointing to a pattern taking shape in South Africa’s rural interior.The Swartruggens laboratory was not an isolated discovery.It was one of four major meth sites linked to Mexican criminals uncovered in South…

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Top cryptocurrencies rebounded on Sunday following a major crash over the past few days, as the US published strong non-farm payrolls (NFP) data. Humanity Protocol (H) token rose for three consecutive days, reaching a high of $0.7055, up by 30% from its lowest point this month. Its 24-hour volume rose to over $255 million.Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) token also rose by 22% to $0.00006700, from the weekend low of $0.000055. Audiera (BEAT) token jumped by over 20%, while Toncoin (TON) rose by 17%. Other top tokens that led the rebound were Canton, Siren, and Pudgy Penguins. Top crypto gainers today |…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman has overtaken reality television star Spencer Pratt in the latest Associated Press vote count, although the outlet has not called the race.Pratt, a Republican, had led earlier in the day, but the latest tally now shows Raman, a Democrat, ahead by more than 3,000 votes, or about 0.4 percentage points, in the officially nonpartisan mayoral race.Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass, a Democrat, has already advanced to a runoff as she seeks a second term. She is now waiting for the candidate she will face in the…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A trailer loaded with fireworks erupted in flames along a Tennessee interstate Saturday night, sending pyrotechnics shooting across the roadway and forcing authorities to temporarily shut down traffic as emergency crews responded.Video shared by the Chattanooga Fire Department shows fireworks launching into the air and exploding in multiple directions as flames engulfed the trailer on Interstate 75 northbound near the Ooltewah exit.”Chattanooga Fire, Tri-Comm, and law enforcement enforcement responded to a vehicle fire on I-75NB past the Ooltewah exit Saturday night,” the department said in a Facebook post. “It involved fireworks that…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Mayim Bialik is speaking out candidly about a severe reaction she says she experienced after taking a GLP-1 medication, revealing that a single low-dose injection led to weeks of debilitating gastrointestinal symptoms.In an essay that she penned for The Free Press titled “My GLP-1 Nightmare,” the 50-year-old actress admitted that she had grappled with body image issues since she was a teenager but emphasized that weight loss was not her primary reason for taking the medication.”I went on a weight-loss drug because a doctor told me it might help ease symptoms I’ve…

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SEOUL: Chinese President Xi Jinping said it was China’s unwavering policy to upgrade ties with North Korea, and the two countries would work together to fight hegemony and attempts to revive militarism, according to comments published in North Korea’s state newspaper Rodong Sinmun on Monday (Jun 8).Xi said in a commentary that the two neighbours would strengthen exchanges in all areas to inject strong momentum into developing relations and safeguarding a fair and just global order.”We must oppose hegemony, authoritarianism and all attempts and conspiracies to revive militarism that endanger regional security and stability,” Xi said.He also pledged to work…

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