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Strong 6.4-magnitude quake rocks northern Philippines
Strong 6.4-magnitude quake rocks northern Philippines

A 6.4-magnitude earthquake rocked the northern Philippines late Tuesday, the US Geological Service said, sending panicked residents out into the streets with local officials warning about the potential for damage. In October 2013, a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck the central island of Bohol, killing more than 200 people.

Sunak's cabinet: the ministers still serving in UK govt
Sunak's cabinet: the ministers still serving in UK govt

Rishi Sunak unveiled his top team of ministers on Wednesday, hours after taking office as Britain's first prime minister of colour vowing stability. - Foreign Secretary: James Cleverly Britain's first top diplomat of colour, Cleverly is another holdover from Truss.

Fire on Mount Kilimanjaro reignites
Fire on Mount Kilimanjaro reignites

A wildfire that officials thought was under control on Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, has reignited, Tanzanian officials said on Tuesday. Mount Kilimanjaro, with its snow-capped peak, is known around the world.

South Sudan VP rejects ouster from ruling party
South Sudan VP rejects ouster from ruling party

South Sudan's vice president, Riek Machar, has rejected a move to kick him out of the ruling party, a sign of renewed political tensions that could put pressure on the country's rocky peace process. Former rebels from the rival camps were integrated into the country's army in August, ending years of deadlock between the two men and renewing hope of lasting peace.

DR Congo journalist arrested, 'missing' in Kinshasa: association
DR Congo journalist arrested, 'missing' in Kinshasa: association

The International Press Correspondents' Association in the Democratic Republic of Congo Tuesday expressed its "deep concern" over the arrest of one of its members, who has been missing since. It said it remains "concerned about threats and other pressure" on international press correspondents over the past months.