International News from Wednesday, September 30th, 2026
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Israeli strikes kill five people in Gaza, medics say
Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in two separate attacks in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, the territory's health officials said.
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Shark stranded in South Korean canal draws 600,000 visitors as rescue bid fails
A shark stranded in a canal in the South Korean port of Busan has become the country's latest wildlife sensation, with the city saying about 600,000 people have flocked to see it over the past two weeks.
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Russia hits power plants, kills four, leaves Kyiv under smoke
Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv and nearby areas killed four people, damaged energy infrastructure and shrouded the capital in smoke, Ukrainian officials said on Wednesday.
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Norway parliament probes Epstein links to politicians, diplomats
Norway's parliament begins public hearings on Wednesday on ties between late convicted US financier Jeffrey Epstein and Norwegian diplomats and politicians in a scandal that has shaken the nation's elite.
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US forces exit remaining bases in Iraq
US forces have withdrawn from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, raising fears they will leave behind a security vacuum.
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Flydubai issues update on flight FZ1073 diverted to TabukFlydubai has provided an update on flight FZ 1073, which was travelling from Dubai (DXB) to Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) when it diverted to Tabuk Airport in Saudi Arabia on September 30.
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UAE fuel prices to go up in OctoberMotorists in the UAE will be paying more at the pump in October, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Wednesday.
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UAE President, Dutch King discuss bilateral ties and regional developmentsUAE President H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a phone call from King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments.
