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Dick Cheney: Former US vice-president who helped lead 'war on terror'
The Washington insider whose vast experience of American politics was crucial to the presidency of George W Bush and widely seen as the architect of the “war on terror. Source link
China sentences infamous Myanmar scam mafia members to death
The Bai family is among notorious crime gangs ensnared in a crackdown on scam networks. Source link
Canada's Mark Carney promises 'bold' first federal budget
The prime minister has promised “generational investments” and warned of “sacrifices” as he seeks to transform an economy upended by US tariffs. Source link
Peru cuts diplomatic ties with Mexico over ex-PM's asylum claim
Lima denounced the decision to grant Betssy Chávez, an alleged co-author of an attempted coup, as an “unfriendly act”. Source link
Shipping containers swept away in deadly Philippines floods
At least one person has died and residents were forced to seek shelter from the high water on rooftops. Source link
N Korea 'head of state' who served under three Kims dies
Kim Yong Nam, who is unrelated to Pyongyang’s ruling dynasty, was seen as the North’s face on the global stage. Source link
Affluent Indians drive boom in weight-loss drugs. But concerns are rising too
Demand for weight-loss drugs has soared in India, home to millions with obesity and Type 2 diabetes. Source link
Mamdani, Cuomo or Sliwa? New Yorkers on their choice for mayor
The BBC asked voters in Manhattan who they think could deliver on their top priorities as the city heads to the polls on Tuesday. Source link
Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd dies at 89
Her daughter, actress Laura Dern, who acted in many films with her, confirmed her death, saying “we were blessed to have her”. Source link
Watch: Moment train collides with lorry carrying vehicles
According to police in Texas, the truck was transporting a full load of cars when it stopped on the railroad tracks. Source link