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Feb 2025
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Thursday 6th February 2025. Philippines ...

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World news in 7 minutes. Thursday 6th February 2025.

Today: Philippines Duterte impeachment. Singapore racial harmony bill. Thailand Myanmar scam centres. US Trump Gaza. Ecuador Gonzalez plans. Ukraine robotic vehicles. Britain Ukraine aid. Hungary pensioners grant. Belgium station shooting. Tunisia court sentences. Nigeria school fire. S Africa Ramaphosa Musk. FireAid USD 100 million.

With Juliet Martin

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