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Landslide

Italy pledges emergency funds to reopen rail, motorway after landslide on key Adriatic corridor

Damage caused by a landslide in a residential area in Petacciato, in the province of Campobasso, Italy, April 7, 2026. Vigili del Fuoco/Handout via REUTERS
Damage caused by a landslide in a residential area in Petacciato, in the province of Campobasso, Italy, April 7, 2026. Vigili del Fuoco/Handout via REUTERS

Hungary's opposition Tisza party widens lead over Orban's Fidesz, poll says

FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition TISZA party arrives at his election campaign tour in Balassagyarmat, Hungary, February 25, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Peter Magyar, leader of the opposition TISZA party arrives at his election campaign tour in Balassagyarmat, Hungary, February 25, 2026. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo

Nepal ex-rapper’s party wins election in landslide after Gen Z protests

Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician and the prime ministerial candidate for RSP, celebrates with his supporters after winning the election, in Damak, Jhapa district, Nepal, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi
Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician and the prime ministerial candidate for RSP, celebrates with his supporters after winning the election, in Damak, Jhapa district, Nepal, March 7, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

Death of teen highlights persistent problem of illegal gold mining in Indonesia

Illegal gold mining remains a persistent problem due to a lack of other livelihoods for residents struggling to make ends meet.
Illegal gold mining remains a persistent problem due to a lack of other livelihoods for residents struggling to make ends meet.

4 killed in Indonesia landfill collapse

The collapse took place after hours of heavy rain in the area, local media reported.
The collapse took place after hours of heavy rain in the area, local media reported.

Greens directly challenge UK's ailing Labour Party with vote win

Green Party's candidate Hannah Spencer takes a selfie with Green Party leader Zack Polanski, following her victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election, triggered by the resignation of Andrew Gwynne, at the Manchester Central Convention Complex in Manchester, Britain, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja
Green Party's candidate Hannah Spencer takes a selfie with Green Party leader Zack Polanski, following her victory in the Gorton and Denton by-election, triggered by the resignation of Andrew Gwynne, at the Manchester Central Convention Complex in Manchester, Britain, February 27, 2026. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

Death in the Philippines, under a mountain of filth

epa12639781 A view of an affected area at the site of a waste landfill collapse in Binaliw village in Cebu City, central Philippines, 10 January 2026. At least three people were killed and 34 remain missing following a collapse at the landfill 08 January, as local emergency response units continue search operations.  EPA/JUANITO ESPINOSA
epa12639781 A view of an affected area at the site of a waste landfill collapse in Binaliw village in Cebu City, central Philippines, 10 January 2026. At least three people were killed and 34 remain missing following a collapse at the landfill 08 January, as local emergency response units continue search operations.  EPA/JUANITO ESPINOSA

Portugal elects Socialist as president by landslide, but far-right grows

Presidential candidate Antonio Jose Seguro (right) and his wife Margarida Maldonado Freitas leave after voting in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, on Feb 8.
Presidential candidate Antonio Jose Seguro (right) and his wife Margarida Maldonado Freitas leave after voting in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, on Feb 8.

Socialist defeats far-right candidate in Portugal's presidential runoff, exit polls show

Moderate Socialist and Portuguese presidential candidate Antonio Jose Seguro casts a ballot during the presidential election, in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes
Moderate Socialist and Portuguese presidential candidate Antonio Jose Seguro casts a ballot during the presidential election, in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, February 8, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Socialist seen beating far-right rival for Portuguese presidency with conservative help

Far-right leader Andre Ventura greets supporters before a debate with Moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro ahead of the presidential runoff on February 8, in Lisbon, Portugal, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes
Far-right leader Andre Ventura greets supporters before a debate with Moderate Socialist Antonio Jose Seguro ahead of the presidential runoff on February 8, in Lisbon, Portugal, January 27, 2026. REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.