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Why North Korea's latest propaganda bop is a huge TikTok hit

A song praising Mr Kim has got TikTok hooked - but experts say it could be hiding something more sinister.

Bodies of 3 tourists missing in Mexico found 

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Biden is facing skepticism among Wisconsin's college student voters

Wisconsin's young voters — who have turned out in big numbers in recent elections — are key for either candidate to win the state. But Biden is facing some skepticism on the state's college campuses.

Bridge buckles and plunges into Brazil river

Footage shows a man narrowly avoiding falling into the water as a bridge gives way.

Bridge buckles and plunges into Brazil river

Footage shows a man narrowly avoiding falling into the water as a bridge gives way.

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Starvation stalking Sudan's Darfur region as fighting intensifies

new york — The World Food Program warned Friday that time is running out to prevent starvation in Sudan's Darfur region, as intensifying clashes in North Darfur's capital are preventing aid deliveries to the wider Darfur region. "The situation is dire," WFP Sudan spokesperson Leni Kinzli told reporters in a briefing from Nairobi, Kenya. "People are resorting to consuming grass and peanut shells, and if assistance doesn't reach them soon, we risk witnessing widespread starvation and death in… Read Full Article

Jewish voters could sway US presidential election

washington — "Is it good for the Jews?" That has been a question long asked by Jewish Americans, especially immigrants and those of the second generation, scarred by memories of the Holocaust, when assessing the policies of the U.S. government and the pledges of political candidates. Most of them, most of the time since Franklin Roosevelt first ran for president in 1932, have voted for the Democrat at the top of the ticket. Fast forward 92 years. More Jews have been voting Republican in… Read Full Article

Bollywood and elections: When reel and real cross paths

Critics says a slew of new films points to an emerging genre that aligns with the ruling BJP’s ideology.