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Tropical storm slams into Philippines, death toll rises to 72
Tropical storm slams into Philippines, death toll rises to 72
by  AFP

Severe Tropical Storm Nalgae slammed into the Philippines on Saturday, after unleashing flash floods and landslides that left at least 72 people dead, officials said. In recent years, flash floods with mud and debris from largely deforested mountainsides have been among the deadliest hazards posed by typhoons in the Philippines.

Poland picks US firm to build 1st nuclear power station: PM
Poland picks US firm to build 1st nuclear power station: PM
by  AFP

Poland on Friday picked US firm Westinghouse to build its first nuclear power station, as the country bids to shore up its energy security at a time of soaring tensions with Russia over Ukraine. Poland has been planning a civil nuclear energy capacity for years, but the issue of energy security has taken on added urgency because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Intruder hunting US politician Pelosi attacks her husband with hammer
Intruder hunting US politician Pelosi attacks her husband with hammer
by  AFP

An intruder attacked the husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer, fracturing his skull, after breaking into their California home on Friday in search of her. US media, citing family sources, said the intruder told Paul Pelosi he was going to tie him up and wait for the speaker to get home.

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