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Two dead and five missing after boat collision on Danube River in Hungary

A man and a woman are dead after a river cruise boat allegedly collided with a small boat on a popular stretch of the Danube River in Hungary.
A blue and white boat floating down the river.

Why the French response in New Caledonia risks helping China

At least six people are dead as a result of protests in New Caledonia, after Paris approved a constitutional amendment that some fear will dilute the voting power of the Indigenous Kanak.
Smoke rises over city of Noumea, in New Caledonia.

Verstappen clings on to beat Norris by less than a second in Italy

Max Verstappen has held off a surging Lando Norris to extend his lead in the world championship, as McLaren's resurgence to the front of the Formula 1 grid continues.
An F1 race in action, with the leader exiting a chicane, with second and third place following closely

Iranian president missing after helicopter crashes in heavy fog

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei calls on Iranians to pray after a reported crash near the country's northern border with Azerbaijan.
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A blue and white helicopter takes off in front of mountains in heavy fog.

Scottie Scheffler drops shots day after arrest, Lowry equals major championship record

World number one Scheffler, who began the day at Valhalla three shots off the lead, fell back with a two-over-par 73 that left him eight shots adrift.
Golfer Scottie Scheffler, crouching near a fence where his ball is, talking to an official, as fans gather to watch

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