Page Updated: Friday, August 07, 2026 3:43 AM ET
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LIVE - Several dead after Thai teen shoots grandparents and schoolteachers - Fifteen others are injured, two of whom are in critical condition, following the shooting at a school on the outskirts of Bangkok.
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Why was Taiwan's president evacuated in the middle of the night? -- President William Lai took part in an emergency evacuation drill as part of Taiwan military exercises preparing for a potential Chinese invasion.2 hours ago
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First responders in Thailand stand by following shooting -- At least six people have died in a school shooting on the outskirts of Bangkok, according to reports citing police.1 hour ago
Drone warnings and sheltering in airports as South Korea battles historic heatwave -- The president has called the extreme heat a "national disaster" and ordered agencies to mobilise all resources.2 hours ago
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