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Mysterious ball-shaped debris prompts closure of nine Sydney beaches
Sydney Reuters — Nine beaches in Sydney, including well-known Manly beach, were closed to bathers on Tuesday after small white and grey balls of debris washed up on the shores at the…
59 degrees Fahrenheit might not sound that chilly. In Thailand’s capital, it’s a shock to the system
Bangkok, Thailand CNN — Tropical beaches, cold drinks by the pool and extreme heat are some of the things one might associate with Thailand. Yet, a rare recent cold snap has seen…
The world’s most turbulent flights revealed
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Man with crocodile skull in luggage arrested at Delhi airport
CNN — A Canadian man has been arrested by Indian authorities at New Delhi’s airport after a crocodile skull was found in his luggage. The 32-year-old man, who was not named by…
Italian town bans residents from falling ill
Rome CNN — The mayor of a small town in southern Italy has issued an unusual proclamation: “Getting sick is prohibited.” Residents of Belcastro in the southern region of Calabria have been…
Police arrest JetBlue passenger who opened emergency exit, prompting security concerns
CNN — The Massachusetts State Police were called to Boston’s Logan International Airport Tuesday evening after a JetBlue passenger opened an aircraft door, deploying the emergency slide, the police and airline told…
The world’s most powerful passports for 2025
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Missing hiker found alive after 13-day search of Australian national park
Brisbane, Australia CNN — A 23-year-old hiker whose disappearance sparked a nearly two-week-long land and air search of dense Australian wilderness has been found alive, authorities said Wednesday. Hadi Nazari was last…
Italy’s famous deserted island hermit dies at 85
Rome CNN — A man who made an art of living off the grid on a deserted Mediterranean island for more than 30 years has died at the age of 85, just…